St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ (SMCPS) Work Hard and Be Nice Award recognizes distinct and extraordinary accomplishments of school system employees in connection with official employment. Dedicated employees contribute to the success of the school system and our students. Award recipients enhance both the success and the reputation of the school system through their extraordinary actions.
Each month, staff members are recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Michael J. Martirano, superintendent of schools, is proud to announce the award recipients for the month of June 2013:
Ashley Abell
Patricia Abell
Trish Agate
Joni Cummins
Jackie DePiazza
Leonard Evans
Leslie Fancella
Nicole Green
Dwayne Hancock
Emily Harris
Brandi King
Katie Kortokrax
Joshua Lynch
Darlene Morris
Tammy Ogle
Ellen Shawyer
Laura Vallandingham
Sue Waters
Kristin Zelenakas
For more information about the SMCPS Work Hard and Be Nice Award program, or to nominate a school system employee, visit http://www.smcps.org/super/work-hard-and-be-nice-awards.

