Gratitude
Pictured; 2018-2019 The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc. Board of Directors and Staff (Left to Right) Cindy Whitcomb, Paul Hume, William Caltrider, Laura Lemon, Tricia Thomas, Alvin Katz, Olivia Jacobson, Karen Grannas, Pat Isaac, Joe Harsel, Timmy Ruppersberger, Tim Bojanowski, Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Debbie Phelps, Paula Miller, Doug Eder, Cindy Jones, Jamie Bakert, Gary Berger. Not pictured; Tony Baysmore, Scott Dorsey, Patrick Fannon, David Garbarino, Lisa Hathaway, John Hayden III, Esq., Kevin Healey, Kristen Huber, Brandon McMann, Shayla Myers, Jason Plotkin, Mick Rayburn, Keith Riddle, Thomas Smyth.
“Expressing appreciation and gratitude by saying thank you, congratulations, or job well done, is one of the simplest messages, BUT the most uplifting and rewarding message an individual or organization can say,” are the words of gratitude expressed by Ms. Deborah S. Phelps, the Executive Director of The Education Foundation of BCPS at the Celebration of Excellence Ceremony held at Padonia Park Club on June 6, 2019. It was a day filled with messages of appreciation and gratitude expressed to several of our business partners and Education Champions.
Recipients of the following awards were recognized for their dedication and contributions to the foundation’s initiatives over the course of 2018 and 2019 school years.
Service as Board Member
Mr. William Caltrider, President, Center for Alcohol & Drug Research & Education
Ms. Lisa Hathaway, Account General Manager, DC/MD, Pearson, East Region
Mr. Kevin Healy, President & General Manager, Baltimore Blast Corporation
Ms. Shayla Myers, Account Executive, Energy Solutions, Johnson Controls
Foundation Internships
Ms. Britney Amaya, Overlea High School
Ms. Allison Coletta, Franklin High School & University of South Carolina
Meritorious Service Award
Ms. Mary Davidson, BCPS Office of Transportation – 2018 Recipient
Mr. Brian Hiles, Office of Communication, Design and Media Specialist – 2019 Recipient
Leadership Award
Mr. Tim Bojanowski, President, Zest Social Media Solutions – 2018 Recipient
Mr. Mick Rayburn, Project Manager, The Whiting-Turner Contracting, Co., Inc. – 2019 Recipient
Innovation in Education Award
American Design Associates – 2018 Recipient
Merritt Companies – 2019 Recipient
Outstanding Board of Director of the Year Award
Tricia Thomas, Partner, Gross Mendelsohn & Associates – 2018 Recipient
Karen Grannas, COO, Open Door Before & After School Care – 2019 Recipient
The Exchangeree Honor Society
Olivia Jacobson, Lewis Contracting
Nancy Hofmann, Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors
A Day at the Hub
Jamie Bakert, Microsoft
Apprenticeship Program
Kristin Huber, Advance Business Systems
The foundation thanks all who have dedicated their time, talent and treasure in support of Baltimore County Public Schools. Through grants, scholarships, programs, apprenticeships and projects, the foundation continues to explore ways to elevate education for the future.