Five HCPSS Educators Receive National, State Awards

COLUMBIA, MD — Five Howard County Public School System educators have received honors ranging from dance to mathematics. The National Dance Society recently chose Rebecca Clark, Centennial High School dance teacher and PE and fine arts instructional team leader, as the winner of its 2019 PreK-12 Master Dance Educator Award.

“Ms. Clark is a true leader in dance education by sharing her expertise across the state, inspiring and mentoring her students, creating community connections through dance, and so much more,” HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano said in a statement.

Each year, the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics honors educators and leaders across the state who exemplify excellence in mathematics education by implementing research-informed practices in their daily work. Four of the five Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics awards this year were given to HCPSS educators.

• Caroline Sneller, Bonnie Branch Middle School, Beginning Teacher Award
• Rebecca Stryker, Patuxent Valley Middle School, Middle School Teacher Award
• Kelly Rupprecht, Marriotts Ridge High School, High School Teacher Award
• Greta Richard, Harper’s Choice Middle School and Wilde Lake Middle School (last year with Hammond Middle School and Folly Quarter Middle School), Teacher Leader Award

All award recipients were recognized at the school district's last school board meeting.