HCPSSStaff Focus
A world-class educational system fully leverages the talent, energy and creativity of highly engaged staff. Staff engagement is a prerequisite to student engagement so we foster a culture that brings out the best in our employees.
Susan Ginsberg, Principal’s Secretary, Hollifield Station Elementary School
“Talented” and “dedicated” appropriately describe Susan Ginsberg, the principal’s secretary at Hollifield Station Elementary School. But in the front office, where she sets the tone for the whole school, perhaps even more important is her natural knack for working with others. “I like taking care of the staff. I feel like I’m needed to help […]
Kavita Patel, Bridges Mental Health Therapist, Homewood Center
Kavita Patel is a mental health therapist who helps Bridges students succeed in school and life.
Greg Maciulla, IEQ Coordinator, School Facilities, Office of the Environment
Greg Maciulla’s extensive background in construction, project management, business, green building and workplace safety made him a fitting appointment as Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) coordinator for HCPSS, this fall.
Roy Rosnik, Project Lead the Way Teacher, Applications and Research Laboratory
Veteran technology education and engineering teacher Roy Rosnik is widely recognized for his teaching and leadership in the field. His many achievements, however, boil down to following a simple mission: “I want my kids, when they leave school, to make life better for people, no matter the path they choose.”
Teresa Norman, Hispanic Achievement Liaison, Oakland Mills Middle School
Teresa Norman brings together her experiences as an international parent, and her love of cultures and helping others to her Hispanic achievement liaison position at Oakland Mills Middle School.
Lang Wethington, Art Teacher, Wilde Lake Middle School
Wilde Lake Middle School art teacher Lang Wethington, a Columbia native and current resident, discusses why he got into teaching art after being a graphic designer.
Anne Butler, Special Educator, Pointers Run Elementary School
Throughout Anne Butler’s career, she has worked to support special needs students and advance special education.
Jennifer Donmoyer, Social Studies Teacher, Wilde Lake High School
Wilde Lake High School teacher Jennifer Donmoyer brings her psychology background to her Social Studies classroom every day by focusing on “the why’s.” Donmoyer said, “Social Studies is so varied. I’m always interested in teaching about the people, what they were going through and other factors. I tell my students, ‘here’s the story.’ My kids appreciate that.
Brianna Gibson, Inquiry and Innovation Reading Teacher and Reading Instructional Team Leader, Elkridge Landing Middle School
The Secondary Language Arts (SLA) Inquiry and Innovation class is a perfect match for Brianna Gibson, who was an early adapter of student-led, project-based teaching, at Elkridge Landing Middle School.
Nicole Papadatos, Band Director, Mt. Hebron High School
Nicole Papadatos is in the minority as a young, female band director, but she doesn’t let that stop her. She has wanted to be in the position since she was an elementary school musician, and worked hard to make that happen. Starting with HCPSS as a student teacher, becoming an elementary band and strings teacher, […]