May Energizer Bunny: Courtney Pflueger-Turner

Nominated by: Joeleen Smith

Ms. Turner continues to impress her colleagues as her efforts to support parents, teachers, and students is unwavering. Ms. Turner is responsible for providing instructional support, coaching, diagnostic support, organizing Extended School Year, coordinating preschool transitions, and supporting parents through the IEP process. Ms. Turner attacks each day with energy and positivity. You rarely hear her say “no” to a request even when it means attending meetings through lunch or extending her day. Ms. Turner is a source of rejuvenation for the rest of us as her “can do” attitude is contagious.

May Shining Star: Amy Baldwin

Nominated by: Amy Smith

Ms. Baldwin always has her sights on bringing the best out of her students. She has worked to use her resources at the school to provide every opportunity for success for all students in mathematics and at school. She is active in the students lives from in class support to outside of school activities and supports during school plays, when they occur. She always asks questions to strengthen the mathematics team and their focus to expand how we offer the best experiences for all students. She sees the best in her students and the teachers she coaches. She is a valuable asset to the county and to Sudlersville Middle School.

May Spirit Award Winner: Kristina Gilberto, Queen Anne's County High School

Nominated by: Joeleen Smith

Mrs. Kristina Gilberto has embodied the spirit of Queen Anne's County this school year by being a team player that places the success of her colleagues and students above all else. As the IEP Chairperson she wears many hats to ensure professional compliance, success, and the well-being of her department. During a year filled with novel challenges that required flexibility and creativity Mrs. Gilberto has worked tireless to meet everyone's needs. She is not only responsible for the oversight of the department but also tasked with managing a growing caseload of her own. She works collaboratively with her co-teachers to deliver quality specially designed lessons and tailors instruction to the various needs in her classes. Mrs. Gilberto has never said no when asked to tackle a new challenge or take on another student as part of her caseload. She has managed the needs of herself, the department staff, and her students with a smile. Queen Anne's County Public Schools is lucky to have spirited teachers like her as part of our special team of professionals.

Queen Anne’s County Public Schools would like to thank the Centreville Acme Market for sponsoring the Acme Nourishing Neighbors Program which raised $3,500.00. The Nourishing Neighbors Program helps to eliminate childhood hunger by helping to stock food banks and support meal distribution programs. With the kind donation by the Centreville Acme Market, we were able to continue to support the purchasing of food to be distributed in the Queen Anne’s County Backpack Program at Centreville Elementary School, Kennard Elementary School, Centreville Middle School, Queen Anne’s County High School and ARISE. The donation helps to make sure students who are less fortunate have access to food during the weekends and times when schools are closed. Again, we thank the Centreville Acme Market for partnering with Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and we look forward to continuing this relationship for many years to come.

Queen Anne’s County Public Schools would like to honor Sodexo with an award from the No Kid Hungry Maryland program for their work performed through the pandemic as they constantly rose to the challenging task of ensuring meals were getting to students despite supply chain issues, staffing shortages and last minute school closures. Without Sodexo’s efforts, many children and families would have had a hard time accessing the food they so desperately needed. Since schools first closed in March 2020 through September 2021, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and Sodexo served approximately 584,698 meals through the Summer Food Service Program which operated during the school year as well as the summer. Queen Anne’s Public Schools and Sodexo also provided 80,483 afterschool meals. On behalf of the No Kid Hungry Maryland program, we would like to present you with this plaque honoring your tireless commitment to the students and families of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools.

Dr. Sprankle was most recently the Assistant State Superintendent of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement, and Professional Learning for MSDE, as well as a former Talbot County administrator. She will be the new QACPS Assistant Superintendent.

Ms. McNeil is currently the Supervisor of Early Childhood, RELA Pre-K - 2nd, Title I, Title III and Migrant Education. She will be the new Principal at Sudlersville Elementary School.

Ms. Tubman is currently the Assistant Principal at Sudlersville Middle School. She will be the new Principal at Grasonville Elementary School.

Ms. Betley is currently the Equity Teacher Specialist. She will be the new Supervisor of Equitable Access, Opportunity, and Out of School Time Programs.