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2023 Teacher & Support Staff of the Year Finalists!

Tish Blessing, Donna Ewing, Cindy Rossbach, Glynna Hilliard, Jane Tillman and Suzy Warrington receive finalist awards.

Each year, Talbot County Public Schools honors teachers and support staff through the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year Program. This provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding educators who implement innovative ideas, focus positive attention on education, and demonstrate superior commitment to students and the community.

Any member of the community may nominate teachers or support staff for these prestigious awards. The nomination period runs from early January through the first week of February. A committee that includes former Talbot Teachers of the Year reviews the resumes of all of the nominees who choose to formally apply, and selects the Teacher of the Year Finalists. Finalists prepare packets that highlight their work in their school and community. These packets are reviewed by the committee, and the Talbot Teacher of the Year is announced in April.

At the same time, a separate committee reviews the Support Staff of the Year nominations and resumes and selects the finalists. This winner is also announced in April.

Three finalists have been selected from the nominations for Teacher of the Year and three were selected for Support Staff of the Year. TCPS is pleased to recognize these outstanding educators.

Teacher of the Year Finalists:

Lutisia (Tish) Blessing – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, White Marsh Elementary

Cindy Rossbach – Special Education Teacher, Easton Elementary

Donna Ewing – Band Director, Easton Middle

Support Staff of the Year Finalists:

Glynna Hilliard – Instructional Assistant, Easton Elementary

Jane Tillman, Instructional Assistant, Math Interventionist, and Volunteer Coordinator, Chapel District Elementary

Laronda (Suzy) Warrington, Instructional Assistant, Easton Middle

“It is always a great day when we have the opportunity to celebrate outstanding members of our staff,” said Dr. Sharon Pepukayi, Superintendent. “The fact that their students were just as excited to see them recognized was icing on the cake! I would like to thank everyone who nominated members of our staff for this honor, and I congratulate all of the nominees and finalists!”

The 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the year winners will be announced in April.

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Superintendent’s Update 9/21/23

September 21, 2023

We are back in full swing in our classrooms and on our athletic fields! I hope you’ll come out and support our Fall athletes at Easton High and St. Michaels High!This week some of our students joined me in participating in the county’s September 11th Commemoration here in downtown Easton. This is always a very somber and reflective event, and our students did a fantastic job.

I have LOVED being back in our school buildings with all of our students and staff these last few days! A terrific group of new teachers and Instructional Assistants has joined our outstanding team of educators; our Operations Team has worked hard to make sure that our buildings are SPARKLING; and our Transportation Team is back on the road to ensure our children arrive at school safely!

Superintendent’s Update 9/14/23

September 15, 2023

We are back in full swing in our classrooms and on our athletic fields! I hope you’ll come out and support our Fall athletes at Easton High and St. Michaels High!This week some of our students joined me in participating in the county’s September 11th Commemoration here in downtown Easton. This is always a very somber and reflective event, and our students did a fantastic job.

I have LOVED being back in our school buildings with all of our students and staff these last few days! A terrific group of new teachers and Instructional Assistants has joined our outstanding team of educators; our Operations Team has worked hard to make sure that our buildings are SPARKLING; and our Transportation Team is back on the road to ensure our children arrive at school safely!

Talbot 9-11 Day to Remember

September 11, 2023

TCPS was honored to be a part of the Talbot County 9-11 Day to Remember ceremony this morning. What a beautiful community event with performances by the Easton Middle School

Superintendent’s Update 9/7/23

September 7, 2023

We had a fantastic first week of school, and I want to thank all of our TCPS Students and Families for their support and enthusiasm. We are grateful to the many community organizations who provided school supplies, backpacks, and other basic necessities so that all of our students are equipped for another great year of learning.

Superintendent’s Update 8/31/23

August 31, 2023

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I am so excited to begin my second year as your Superintendent, as we continue Transforming and Performing Each Day!

I have LOVED being back in our school buildings with all of our students and staff these last few days! A terrific group of new teachers and Instructional Assistants has joined our outstanding team of educators; our Operations Team has worked hard to make sure that our buildings are SPARKLING; and our Transportation Team is back on the road to ensure our children arrive at school safely!

Dress Code & Cell Phone Policy Updates

August 25, 2023

UPDATES TO DRESS CODE AND CELL PHONE REGULATIONS The purpose of these regulations is to provide an environment that: DRESS CODE REGULATIONS The following may not be worn at school:

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