From Harford County Public Schools: On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 110 male Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) students in grades 8 and 9 will take part in the biennial At-Promise Academy at Harford Community College from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The goal of the At-Promise Conference is to help young men reach their maximum […]
New Drone Technology Certificate Program at Harford Community College Takes Flight
From Harford Community College: This fall, Harford Community College introduced a new Drone Technology Certificate program. The program, which prepares students for careers using drones, includes an introduction to the evolving world of unmanned aircraft systems, preparation for the FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification test, and hands-on drone flying experience, with access to simulators […]
Harford County Public Schools Kicks Off 2018 Teacher of the Year Program
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has released the 2018 Teacher of the Year application, now available on the school system’s website, www.hcps.org. This year will mark the 24th anniversary of the HCPS Teacher of the Year program and annual banquet – an event entirely funded by community donations that provides […]
10 Harford County Public Schools Employees Named 2017 Support Services Superstars
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce its 2017 Support Services Superstar Award recipients: – Debra L. Brockmeyer, Application Support Analyst, Office of Technology – Maggie J. Cohen, Administrative Support Technician, Office of Operations – Jacqueline M. Frye, Administrative Support Specialist, Ring Factory Elementary – Mijiza A. Green, […]
Naughton Named Dean for Community Education at Harford Community College
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College has announced that Brandy Naughton is the new Dean for Community Education. She assumed the position on November 4, 2017. A Harford Community College employee for 18 years, Naughton served most recently as the Director for Adult Basic Education and Interim Director for Community Education. In addition, she […]
Burbey: “In Order for Harford County Public Schools to Create a Sustainable System, Significant Changes Must Occur”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan and each member of the Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Ms. Canavan, In my capacity as the HCEA president, I am required to serve […]
Burbey: “Grave Concerns” Over Proposed Deployment of Technology in Harford County Public Schools
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Ms. Canavan, In my capacity as the HCEA president, I am required to serve as chief spokesman of the Association. As such, it is […]
Hutchinson: “HCPS is Reluctant to Consider Department of Homeland Security Recommendations on How to Handle an Active Shooter Situation”
From Stuart Hutchinson, Former Administrator in HCPS: In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas, and changes which schools have taken to reduce the casualty rate in active shooter situations, I recently contacted Mr. Benedetto, Chief of Security for Harford County Public Schools, to inquire about whether HCPS was also considering options […]
