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.
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, […]
Jean-Eddy Augustin, World Languages Teacher, River Hill High School and Mount Hebron High School
Jean-Eddy Augustin, originally from Haiti, brings his experiences from living around the world to his French and Spanish classrooms.
Patricia Branner-Pierce, Black Student Achievement Program Achievement Specialist
As a Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) achievement specialist, Patricia Branner-Pierce lives out her passion of giving students and families enrichment and support opportunities. Branner-Pierce’s inspiration comes from growing up in East Harlem and credits her mentors–like those in the BSAP–with changing the direction of her life.
Elizabeth Reinhardt, Orchestra Director, Hammond High School and Patuxent Valley Middle School
Orchestra director Elizabeth Reinhardt is known as an excellent cellist who brings out the best in her students at Hammond High School and Patuxent Valley Middle School.
Derrick Burks, Day Supervisor, Cedar Lane School
Cedar Lane School Day Building Supervisor Derrick Burks goes above and beyond his duties every day, and it’s evident in the way the students care for him.