ROCK HALL — Ensuring access to special education services during the COVID pandemic has been a daunting challenge and the dedicated team at Kent County Public Schools was recently honored for their commitment to students. The Related Services team of Margaret Hitzges, Dr. Melissa Maule, Tracey Rodney and Annette Walls was honored at a Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday evening, January 10, 2022 with the Golden Anchor Award.
“These ladies went above what was expected and because of them and their hard work, our students here in Kent County did not miss their special education services,” one parent shared.
The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members and groups of employees who exemplify the mission and core values of Kent County Public Schools.
“Kent County Public Schools is an anchor organization that creates an environment of academic excellence through a collaborative, equitable and rigorous learning community,” the mission statement reads.
In presenting the award, Dr. Wendy Keen, supervisor of special education for Kent County Public Schools, highlighted the commitment and dedication of the Related Services team from the onset of the pandemic.
For special education, virtual learning has become telehealth, requiring more individual sessions with students. Special educators also are training parents in a new setting, coaching them on how to implement services.
“We continue to improve our Related Services in a virtual world,” Dr. Keen said.
To learn more about special education services in Kent County Public Schools, visit www.kent.k12.md.us/SpecialEducation.aspx.
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