Congratulations to Daine Longnecker, Our 2022 EPS of the Year!
2022 ESP of the Year2022 ESP of the Year FinalistsWashington County Public Schools is excited to announce our 2022 ESP of the Year Finalists...
These Educational Support Personnel (ESP) finalists were nominated by colleagues, parents, co-workers, students, and community members. They represent administrative support, student support, transportation, food and nutrition services, and maintenance and operations. They all make a valuable contribution to our schools, and it is an honor to recognize them!
OUR FIVE 2022 ESP OF THE YEAR FINALISTS ARE . . .
Tara Eby- REPRESENTING FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES –
Tara Eby has been with WCPS for 11 years and currently serves as the Regional Kitchen Assistant Manager at Clear Spring Middle. She plays a major role in making sure students at schools have healthy meals.
Linda Whittington- REPRESENTING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT –
Linda Whittington has dedicated 33 years of her professional career to WCPS as a school secretary. She is a friendly face you may recognize from North and South High, Smithsburg Elementary, Jonathan Hager Elementary, and now at Paramount Elementary.
Chris Babbie- REPRESENTING TRANSPORTATION –
Chris Babbie, a Fleet Service Technician, has a long-standing career with WCPS as he is now in his 34th year of service. He supports students by ensuring our bus fleet is properly maintained, and he also steps up to fill in on routes when he’s needed.
Diane Longnecker- REPRESENTING MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS –
Diane Longnecker is the Custodial Engineer at Boonsboro Middle School. She has a big hand in seeing that school operations run smoothly and safely, and she’s always willing to lend a hand to students and other staff. She has been with WCPS for two decades.
Aaron Kelly- REPRESENTING STUDENT SUPPORT –
Aaron Kelly is a special education paraprofessional at South Hagerstown High School. In his five years with WCPS, he has made a significant impact with the students he works with in the Connections program.
AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR FINALISTS!We wish all of them the very best as they move forward in the process to select the 2022 ESP of the Year . . .
ESP OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONY
- SAVE THE DATE: Third Annual ESP of the Year Award Ceremony – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, at 5PM!
- WHERE TO WATCH: tune in to Antietam Cable channel 99 or the WCPS Facebook page!
ESP Awards SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Event Date: February 24, 2022
Help us honor outstanding Educational Support Personnel in Washington County Public Schools!
The Education Foundation of WCPS and WCPS are recognizing outstanding Educational Support Personnel at the third annual ESP of the Year Awards event! ESP employees include bus drivers, school meals staff, secretaries, paraprofessionals, and custodial and maintenance employees. Their roles are instrumental in creating a positive environment for learning and supporting students in their education. This past 18 months ESP staff have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in extraordinary ways to support the students whose lives they touch. Your sponsorship will recognize their fantastic efforts and benefit the Education Foundation of WCPS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing education through supporting innovative teaching and learning initiatives not typically funded by tax dollars and inspiring community involvement and investment in public education.
Platinum ($5000+)
Gold ($2,500)
Silver ($1500)
Bronze ($500)
Friends of EPS Award of the Year ($250)
Event Date: February 24, 2022
Help us honor outstanding Educational Support Personnel in Washington County Public Schools!
The Education Foundation of WCPS and WCPS are recognizing outstanding Educational Support Personnel at the third annual ESP of the Year Awards event! ESP employees include bus drivers, school meals staff, secretaries, paraprofessionals, and custodial and maintenance employees. Their roles are instrumental in creating a positive environment for learning and supporting students in their education. This past 18 months ESP staff have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in extraordinary ways to support the students whose lives they touch. Your sponsorship will recognize their fantastic efforts and benefit the Education Foundation of WCPS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing education through supporting innovative teaching and learning initiatives not typically funded by tax dollars and inspiring community involvement and investment in public education.
Platinum ($5000+)
- Graphic & logo as an ESP of the Year Awards Platinum Sponsor on the WCPS cable Channel (Antietam Cable Channel 99) before event and continuing for 30 days
- Ad-Read: sponsorship acknowledgement in event kick off at beginning of simulcast
- Video spot: up to 30 second spot, shot on-location with business representative(s) and WCPS camera operator (during simulcast and shared on social media). Due by January 30, 2022.
- Will be included within event kick off video
- Runs at least 10 times daily on WCPS cable channel (Antietam Cable Channel 99) before event and continuing for 30 days
- This opportunity allows you to personally thank WCPS ESP for their hard work and dedication - from your team to them
- Logo & recognition as an ESP Awards Gold Sponsor in event-related materials and on the Education Foundation of WCPS website, and @mention on Education Foundation social media
- Full-page ad in event program
Gold ($2,500)
- Video spot: up to 15 second spot, shot on-location with business representative(s) and WCPS camera operator (during simulcast and shared on social media). Due by January 30, 2022
- Graphic & logo as an ESP of the Year Awards Gold Sponsor on the WCPS PEG Channel (Antietam Cable Channel 99) before event and continuing for 30 days
- Ad-Read: sponsorship acknowledgement in event kick off at beginning of simulcast
- Logo & recognition as an ESP Awards Silver Sponsor in event-related materials and on the Education Foundation of WCPS website, and @mention on Education Foundation social media
- Half page ad in event program
Silver ($1500)
- Logo & recognition as Silver Sponsor in all event-related materials
- Ad-Read: sponsorship acknowledgement in event kick off at beginning of simulcast
- Logo & recognition as an ESP Awards Silver Sponsor on the Education Foundation of WCPS website, and @mention on Education Foundation social media
- Quarter page ad in event program
Bronze ($500)
- Name & recognition in event-program as a Bronze Sponsor
- Ad-Read: sponsorship acknowledgement in event kick off at beginning of simulcast
- Recognition on Education Foundation of WCPS website, and @mention on Education Foundation social media
Friends of EPS Award of the Year ($250)
- Name & recognition in event-program
- Recognition on Education Foundation of WCPS website, and @mention on Education Foundation social media
By Check
Please mail check payable to Education Foundation of WCPS to:
Sheila Evers
Executive Director
Education Foundation of WCPS
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
For More information or questions, please call 301-766-2925
Please mail check payable to Education Foundation of WCPS to:
Sheila Evers
Executive Director
Education Foundation of WCPS
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
For More information or questions, please call 301-766-2925
