From Harford County Public Schools Mary Ellen Kennedy Mary Ellen Kennedy graduated from Penn State University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. In 1959, she earned her Master of Science in Library Science. She went on to complete additional graduate work at Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland and Drexel University. Ms. […]
Teacher Protests Spread Across Harford County; Educators at 17 Local Schools Refuse to Work Longer Than Their Contracted Hours
Teacher protests that began in Bel Air are spreading throughout Harford County, with groups of teachers at 17 county schools working no more than their contracted hours in a show of frustration over salaries that haven’t increased in the past three years. Teachers who “work to the contract” or “work to rule”, do not volunteer […]
Sarah Spencer to be Inducted into Harford County Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame April 30
From Harford County Public Schools: During the Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 30, 2012, Sarah S. S. Spencer will be inducted into the HCPS Educator Hall of Fame for her 27-year tenure with HCPS as a dedicated teacher and administrator. The induction ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room […]
Legislation Passes in Maryland General Assembly on Maintenance of Effort, Limited Voting Rights for Student Representative on Harford School Board
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a special business meeting on Monday, March 26, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Recognized the following: – HCPS Educator Hall of Fame – Dr. Gerald Scarborough […]
Harford County Board of Education Jan. 23: Approval of Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2013; Osman Induction into Educator Hall of Fame
A decision on a proposed operating budget for the fiscal year 2013 is on the January 23 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education. Superintendent Robert Tomback has proposed an unrestricted operating budget for next year of $447,334,549 and a restricted operating budget in the amount of $24,493,44. The Superintendent’s proposal includes salary […]
Harford County Council of PTA’s Annual Legislative Forum Oct. 20 at Bel Air High School
From Harford County Council of PTA: The Harford County Council of PTA presents our Annual Legislative Forum Thursday October 20, 2011 7:00pm-9:00pm Bel Air High School Cafeteria The HCCPTA continues our commitment to advocacy and information sharing. Officials who have or will receive an Invitation include: The Office of Governor Martin O’Malley County Council The […]
Donations Sought for 3rd Annual New Teacher Survival Store; Help Provide Teaching Materials for New Harford County Teachers
From the Harford County Education Association: Not only are parents hitting the stores now for back-to-school shopping, but Harford County teachers are too. Most supplies and materials are purchased at the teacher’s own expense. Every year, teachers shell out lots of their own hard-earned money to buy school supplies and instructional materials for their students. […]
Mr. Dwight Enterline Inducted into Harford County Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame
From Harford County Public Schools: In October 2000, the Harford County Public School System began an Educator Hall of Fame program in which the Board of Education of Harford County inducts one member into the “Hall” each month during the school year. Former Harford County Public School educators who have provided at least 20 years […]