2023 HCPSS Staff Excellence Award Recipients

April 11th, 2023

The Howard County Public School System is proud to announce its 2023 HCPSS Staff Excellence Award recipients.

The HCPSS Staff Excellence Award recognizes exemplary performance by individuals as having consistently excelled in their positions and demonstrated a strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of the system. One individual from each of the 77 schools/centers was selected along with one or more recipients from each of the six Central Office divisions.

Staff members were selected for this award for their exemplary achievements or efforts meeting one or more of the following criteria:

• Value: The individual is driven by cultivating a positive school/office culture and building relationships with others.
• Achieve: The individual consistently and substantially exceeds the expectations of the position performing at a level beyond normal job requirements.
• Connect: The individual demonstrates a high level of respect and dignity toward others. The individual promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Empower: The individual is driven by serving others and contributes to the well-being and success of others.

Elementary Schools

• Atholton ES – James Tobin
• Bellows ES – Chrispin S. Dahn
• Bollman Bridge ES – Tatiana Pham
• Bryant Woods ES – Jennifer Fenzel
• Bushy Park ES – Tammy M. Hampshire
• Centennial Lane ES – Laura B. Brown
• Clarksville ES – Molly A. Corbin
• Clemens Crossing ES – Dale Allen
• Cradlerock ES – Natalie Torres
• Dayton Oaks ES – Stephanie Dix
• Deep Run ES – Carolyn Wohnsigl
• Ducketts Lane ES – Tanya Calloway
• Elkridge ES – Keri A. Ekert
• Forest Ridge ES – Christin H. Traini
• Fulton ES – Stan M. Prowell
• Gorman Crossing ES – Yvette Custis
• Guilford ES – Donna M. Bethune-Brown
• Hammond ES – Sarah Taylor
• Hanover Hills ES – Crystal L. Bennett
• Hollifield Station ES – Shelley Godlewski
• Ilchester ES – Kathy Wheatley
• Jeffers Hill ES – Rebecca A. Biegel
• Laurel Woods ES – Paul P. Curry Jr.
• Lisbon ES – Laura Hook
• Longfellow ES – Mary Ellis
• Manor Woods ES – Unjung Shin
• Northfield ES – Tracie Y. Clay
• Phelps Luck ES – James A. Williams
• Pointers Run ES – Virginia Janoske
• Rockburn ES – Kimberly Dean
• Running Brook ES – Courtney T. Skinner
• St. John’s Lane ES – Vanessa L. Lichliter
• Stevens Forest ES – Julie K. Crocamo
• Swansfield ES – Kendelle Richardson
• Talbott Springs ES – Lauran B. Hoffman
• Thunder Hill ES – Elizabeth T. Merkey
• Triadelphia Ridge ES – Lauren R. Rifkin
• Veterans ES – Wendy W. Singleton
• Waterloo ES – Nicole D. Faulcon
• Waverly ES – Andrea Whitehead
• West Friendship ES – Shawn Merrill
• Worthington ES – Dana Lindberg

Middle Schools

• Bonnie Branch MS – Terry L. Rainey Jr.
• Burleigh Manor MS – Jessica M. Petrlik
• Clarksville MS – Ann L. Mulhollen
• Dunloggin MS – Meron Girma
• Elkridge Landing MS – Shanna Hadel
• Ellicott Mills MS – Jeanette Swank
• Folly Quarter MS – Peggy Johnson
• Glenwood MS – Kelly L. Storr
• Hammond MS – Kenya L. Bellamy
• Harper’s Choice MS – Nicole E. Meshbesher
• Lake Elkhorn MS – Kacy Valentine
• Lime Kiln MS – Stefanie Taylor
• Manor Woods MS – Unjung Shin
• Mayfield Woods MS – Erin Ferreyra
• Mount View MS – Samantha Nicole Capecci
• Murray Hill MS – Erica M. Waters
• Oakland Mills MS – Janene Bunkley
• Patapsco MS – Danilo Loyola
• Patuxent Valley MS – Stacey Petry
• Thomas Viaduct MS – Chaville Washington
• Wilde Lake MS – Felicia Essien

High Schools

• Atholton HS – Nicola Hawkins
• Centennial HS – Julia Bakhru
• Glenelg HS – Diane M. Barnoski
• Hammond HS – Elliot Quinteros-Valdes
• Howard HS – Anisha Thompson
• Long Reach HS – Jeannie Evans
• Marriotts Ridge HS – Carla J. Bacon
• Mount Hebron HS – Lisa Viglotti
• Oakland Mills HS – Gary Williams
• Reservoir HS – Constantin Charalampous
• River Hill HS – Kerry L. Martin
• Wilde Lake HS – Michelle E. Tarr

Education Centers

• ARL – Jeffrey Neil Sharp
• Cedar Lane School – Selina Gray
• Homewood Center – Alexandra R. Weyforth
• Innovative Pathways (evening school) – Carlie Nethken

Central Office

• Division of Academics – Ruth Grasty
• Division of Academics – Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment – Amy L. Reese
• Division of Academics – Department of Program Innovation and Student Well-Being – Angelena Johnson
• Division of Academics – Department of Special Education – Joshua Lilly
• Division of Administration – Brendan Anderson & Jane Metzler
• Division of Human Resources and Professional Development – Kevin J. Mulroe
• Division of School Management & Instructional Leadership – Colbi Dorman
• Division of Operations – Brian M. Nevin & Daniel L. Lubeley
• Office of the Deputy Superintendent – Chad H. Tidgewell