Staff 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.
Mary Keats, Second Grade Teacher, Bushy Park Elementary School
Mary Keats, a Bushy Park Elementary School second grade teacher, is a veteran educator who keeps her teaching fresh with the latest instructional practices coupled with her personal flair for making learning fun.
Monica Maiden, BSAP Achievement Liaison, Guilford Elementary School
Monica Maiden, as BSAP achievement liaison at Guilford Elementary School, spends her days helping close the achievement gap. She supports students at all levels excel.
Amy English, Third Grade Team Leader, Bellows Spring Elementary School
For Bellows Spring Elementary School Third Grade Team Leader Amy English, it’s all about camaraderie in the quest for academic excellence.
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.