Board of Education to Honor 2022 Friends of Education Award Recipient and Nominees on April 7, 2022

March 16th, 2022

Board of Education members and the Superintendent present Ying Matties with the Friends of Education award. — Board of Education members and Dr. Martirano with Ying Matties, the 2022 Friends of Education Award winner.

Update: April 8, 2022

The Howard County Board of Education recognized Ying Matties with its prestigious Friends of Education Award during its meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Ying Matties founded the Community Allies of Rainbow Youth (CARY) organization. When she realized she could help more than just her own child and others in her school community, she reached out and built a network of caring individuals who want to ensure each student in Howard County Public Schools feels valued. Matties works tirelessly to help improve policies, practices and curriculum and make them more inclusive, accepting and relevant.

Board of Education members and the Superintendent recognize Amanda Wang as a Friends of Education Award nominee. — Board of Education members and Dr. Martirano surround Amanda Wang, a 2022 Friends of Education Award nominee.

The Board also acknowledged Friends of Education nominees Amanda Wang, Okinawan Karate Dojo and EnRich Minds for their contributions to the school system.

Board of Education members and the Superintendent recognize Okinawa Karate Dojo as a Friends of Education Award nominee. — Board of Education members and Dr. Maritrano stand on either side of Sensei Stanley Crump, owner of Okinawa Karate Dojo, a 2022 Friends of Education Award nominee.

The Friends of Education Award was established in 2001 to salute exemplary volunteer contributions of time and talent that directly support academic achievement and safe learning environments for the HCPSS.

More information on the Friends of Education Award, including a link to a list of previous award winners, can be found on the HCPSS website.

Several copies of the 2022 Friends of Education paper program. — 2022 Friends of Education Award program.