Building the Future

Every Page Tells Our Story

Building the Future takes you on a two hundred and seventy six page journey showcasing the history of Baltimore County Public Schools in a way that has never been done before. Through a compilation of stories, photos, and testimonials, the full-color commemorative book describes the school system’s growth—and occasional growing pains—and how Baltimore County Public Schools ultimately rose from their humble beginnings in 1732, to a school system renowned for both its stability and innovation.

 Author‘s Motivations for the Development of Building the Future:

“The story of how this came to be dates back to 1993. One day, my remarkable grandmother invited me to climb a fence and then a hill with her. When we reached the top, she pointed to an abandoned building. Her face filled with amazement as she showed me the schoolhouse she attended as a young child. I could see that she was being flooded with memories, as tears trickled down her cheek. I felt honored to be there with her at such a beautiful site and to learn more about her educational legacy.

Two decades later, I found myself experiencing similar feelings as I participated on celebration-planning committees for anniversaries of two high schools. The process invigorated me so much that I began traveling around our county, gathering bits and pieces of history about all our schools. I wanted to know more about those who designed them, built them, worked in them and learned in them.  Finally, I realized that I had captured enough magical moments and decades of history to create this book, “Building the Future.”

Author ~ Edward Farrell Maddox

Building the Future – Legacy Edition
An Invitation to Join Our Greenwood Society

By selecting the Building the Future – Legacy Edition for $1,992, you will be honored as a Legacy Leader in our Greenwood Society. The Greenwood Society is an exclusive cadre of business and community leaders committed to investing in Baltimore County by supporting outstanding education for its children and youth.
Legacy Leaders will receive one of the first 100 editions of Building the Future, individually numbered and signed by Superintendent, Dr. S. Dallas Dance and former superintendents of Baltimore County Public Schools.

 

 

The Greenwood Society honors those who become a Legacy Leader.  Benefits include:

• Personal recognition at the Foundation’s Fall Appreciation Reception, October 14, 2015, at Grey Rock Mansion
• Premiere reserved seating and personal recognition at the 2016 State of the Schools, March 23, 2016, at Martin’s West
• Personal invitation to the unveiling of the Greenwood Society Legacy Leader Wall of Honor (date to be announced)
• Lifetime membership to the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, commemorated with a certificate and your name on plaque in the Education Foundation headquarters
• A framed, matted, signed and numbered art design titled, “Endless Opportunities,” created by award winning and recognized artist, Ms. Alena Lattik, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Visual Arts Magnet Program.
• Participation in media opportunities – including recognition in media releases, full page acknowledgment in programs, audio and visual recognition at events, and acknowledgments on the Education Foundation website and social media platforms

 

Building the Future

There will be six hundred and fifty regular editions of Building the Future commemorative books available for order. The books are priced at $150.

Join us as we continue building the future for generations to come. You can make an impact in the future of Baltimore County Public Schools.

 

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Introducing the Greenwood Society Legacy Leaders

An exclusive cadre of business and community leaders committed to investing in Baltimore County by supporting outstanding education for its children and youth.

Dr. Robert Dubel, BCPS Superintendent, 1976-1992

Dr. Stuart Berger, BCPS Superintendent, 1992-1995

Dr. Anthony Marchione, BCPS Superintendent, 1995-1996 & 1996-2000

Dr. Joe A. Hairston, BCPS Superintendent, 2000-2012

Dr. S. Dallas Dance, BCPS Superintendent, 2012-Present

Mr. Richard Huffman, President & CEO, Celebree Corporation

Ms. Deborah S. Phelps & Family – Hilary, Whitney & Michael

Ms. Patricia Mitchell, Board of Director, KCI Technologies

Mr. Steve Prumo, The Prumo Group

Mr. Tim Bojanowski, Principal, Zest Social Media Solutions, LLC

Mr. Doug Eder, President & CEO, Oak Contracting, LLC

Mr. Ryan Yu, President, Daly Computers, Inc.

Ms. Jenifer Miller, Office Depot

Mr. Gary Berger, President & CEO, HMS Insurance Associates, Inc.

Ms. Carol Summerfield, President, Sigman & Summerfield Association, Inc.

Dr. Donald Krempler, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Mr. Chuck Sabia and John Brannigan, Josten’s

Mr. Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore County Executive

Mr. Farrell Maddox, BCPS Office of Visual Arts, Supervisor

As an exemplary leader in our community, you can become a Greenwood Society Legacy Leader.  We offer you a limited edition copy of Building the Future as just one of many benefits of becoming a Greenwood Society Legacy Leader.

To join the Greenwood Society, you are asked to contribute $1,992.  Along with receiving a numbered copy of Building the Future, signed by current and former superintendents of Baltimore County Public Schools, as a Greenwood Society Legacy Leader, you will receive:

• Premiere reserved seating and personal recognition at the 2016 State of the Schools, March 23, 2016, at Martin’s West
• Personal invitation to the unveiling of the Greenwood Society Legacy Leader Wall of Honor, date to be announced
• Lifetime membership to the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, commemorated with a certificate and your name on plaque in the Education Foundation headquarters
• A framed, matted, signed and numbered art design titled, “Endless Opportunities,” created by award winning and recognized artist, Ms. Alena Lattik, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Visual Arts Magnet Program.
• Participation in media opportunities – including recognition in media releases, full page acknowledgment in programs, audio and visual recognition at events, and acknowledgments on the Education Foundation website and social media platforms

Acquire Additional Assistance

Ms. Deborah S. Phelps, Director dphelps@bcps.org

Mrs. Laura Lemon, Associate Director llemon2@bcps.org

Mrs. Bonnie Derda, Administrative Assistant, bderda@bcps.org

The Education Foundation of

Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

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