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Description
Each month, from September through June, The Board of Education recognizes an Educator, Employee and Volunteer of the Month
The Educator and Employee of the Month are chosen by a committee made up of members of the Anne Arundel County Retired School Personnel Association (AARSPA).
The Volunteer of the Month is chosen by a committee made up of staff from the Office of School & Family Partnerships and parents.
To nominate someone and for more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/Page/981
B
January
2023
educator
of
the
month
is
an
integral
part
of
the
leadership
at
Cerner
Park,
High
School.
She
initiates
develops
and
implements
outstanding
programs
for
the
students,
staff
and
Community.
She
was
instrumental
in
working
with
the
former
principal
to
find
ways
to
support
all
the
wonderful
curricular
and
extracurricular
programs.
She
also
works
with
students
and
parents
on
schedule.
B
Requests
at
the
start
of
each
semester
to
ensure
students
needs
are
met,
Lindsey
Abruzzo,
newly
appointed
principal
and
former
assistant
principal
at
Severna
Park
High,
School
Miss
Abruzzo
promotes
positive
changes
in
the
growth
of
students
and
staff
at
Smyrna
park.
By
always
remaining
positive
in
the
face
of
adversity,
helping
others
to
understand
their
concerns
are
being
heard
and,
more
importantly,
action
will
be
taken
to
the
best
of
the
school's
ability
she
tackles
all
challenges
with
Grace
and
in
a
helpful
manner,
always
timely.
B
With
her
response,
Lindsay
makes
outstanding
contributions
to
the
school
by
collaborating
with
teachers
and
counselors
to
support
and
promote
a
safe,
healthy
and
effective
School
environment.
She
is
always
visible
in
her
supervision
of
school
each
day,
along
with
attending
many
extracurricular
events,
as
the
lead
administrator
for
sphs
athletics,
Miss,
Abruzzo,
consistently
performs,
with
a
high
degree
of
professionalism,
She
carries
out
all
her
duties
and
responsibilities
in
a
professional
manner.
She
is
a
role
model
for
other
employees,
a
leader
amongst
her
colleagues
and
is
unafraid
of
taking
on
new
tasks
that
may
seem
overwhelming
to
others.
B
Ms
abuso
is
a
team
player.
Supportive
of
others
communicates
well
develops
stronger
relationships
and
works
well
with
their
colleagues
faculty
staff,
students
and
parents.
For
these
reasons,
and
many
many
more,
the
board
of
education
is
honored
to
recognize
you
as
the
educator
of
the
month
for
January
2023..
Congratulations,
and
would
you
please
come
forward
to
accept
your
award.
C
What
why
did
they
should.
A
A
Yes,
Mr
bruzo,
who
is
with
you
today.
D
A
E
Thank
you,
president
Tobin.
Our
employee
of
the
month
for
January
2023
goes
above
and
beyond
what
is
expected
of
her
in
the
classroom,
she's
willing
to
take
on
any
task
that
will
help
her
students
grow
and
achieve
her.
Willingness
to
take
on
extra
work
allows
for
consistency
for
her
students
who
thrive
on
routine
Jessica,
kazmarak
teacher
assistant,
special
education,
Glendale
Elementary,
Regional
Miss
kasmarak
creates
positive
relationships
with
all
stakeholders.
Her
students
adore
her.
It's
evident
that
they
feel
a
bond
with
her.
She
communicates
often
with
parents
regarding
student
progress
and
daily
point
sheet
achievements.
E
She
has
created
professional,
yet
friendly
relationships
with
all
staff
members
and
is
willing
to
help
a
colleague
whenever
possible.
She
willingly
covers
duties
for
other
staff
members
and
substitutes
for
teachers
whenever
needed.
Jessica
has
shown,
especially
during
the
pandemic,
that
she
is
one
of
the
most
positive
influences
in
Glendale
EDR.
She
is
dependable
and
flexible.
Often
taking
on
more
than
is
expected.
She
continuously
looks
for
ways
to
improve
and
learn.
She
has
a
caring
and
kind
relationship
with
each
student.
She
has
a
talent
for
seeing
the
details
of
the
big
picture
and
will
bring
ideas.
E
Problems
and
solutions
to
our
administrator
in
a
professional
and
respectful
way
miss
kasmarak.
You
are
an
amazing
teacher
assistant.
You
can
be
counted
on
even
during
the
toughest
of
times.
Today
the
Board
of
Education
recognizes
you
as
the
January
2023
Employee
of
the
Month.
Congratulations.
Would
you
please
come
forward
to
accept
your
award.
D
E
D
A
C
I
am
delighted
to
read
this
this
next,
the
volunteer
of
the
month,
H
Jackson
Brown
Jr,
tells
us
that
the
happiest
people
are
not
those
getting
more,
but
those
giving
more.
This
month's
volunteer
of
the
month
must
be
one
of
the
happiest
people,
as
evidenced
by
all
she
gives
Ms
Robin
Cohen.
C
Katie
McCann,
Nantucket
PTA,
vice
president
shared
how
Ms
Cohen
gives
so
much
of
her
time
and
expertise
to
help
the
Nantucket
School
Community,
including
organizing
boosterthons,
having
two
buddy
benches
installed
at
the
playgrounds.
I
love
that
a
free
little
Library
installed
on
school
grounds,
spearheading
the
installment
of
a
water
bottle
filling
station
and
countless
other
initiatives
during
the
covid-19
pandemic.
C
Miss
Cohen
kept
families
engaged
and
feeling
like
a
community
even
when
they
were
not
together
in
person,
along
with
the
initiatives
that
benefit
the
students
and
Community
Ms
Cohen
also
supports
the
staff
and
teachers
of
Nantucket
Elementary.
She
single-handedly
arranged
monthly
coffee
carts,
snack
carts
and
birthday,
treats
all
to
convey
how
much
she
appreciates
them.
Ms
Cohen
is
always
looking
out
for
the
best
interest
of
the
school
students,
teachers,
staff
and
the
Crofton
Gambrills
community
at
large.
C
She
recruits
other
volunteers
and
welcomes
anyone
who
wants
to
be
involved
to
make
the
Nantucket
Elementary
Community
the
best
it
can
be.
Miss
McCain
had
many
wonderful
things
to
say
about
Ms
Cohen
describing
her
as
devoted
responsible,
knowledgeable,
approachable,
inclusive,
welcoming
and
just
a
bright
wonderful
person
to
be
around
Alexis
McKay
principal
shared.
C
The
significant
impact
Miss
Cohen
has
had
on
Nantucket
Elementary,
due
to
her
generosity,
graciousness
and
selfless,
giving
of
her
time
she
described
how
Miss
Cohen
is
frequently
seen
at
school
before,
during
and
after
after
hours,
emphasizing
that,
if
the
school
is
in
need
of
anything
I
know,
I
can
reach
out
to
Robin
and
it
will
get
done,
missed
Cohen
Nantucket,
Elementary
School
and
the
entire
Anne
Arundel
County
Public
Schools
Community
is
blessed
to
have
such
a
dedicated
volunteer,
and
we
thank
you
for
your
service.
Would
you
please
come
forward?