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Principal’s News

A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner

AUGUST 2015

SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY

Our Mission: The mission of Sudlersville Elementary School is to educate and enlighten each of our students through an engaging curriculum and high expectations (for behavior and achievement) by dedicated teachers and staff with support of parents and the extended community.

Our Vision: A graduate of Queen Anne's County Public Schools will be well-educated globally competitive and prepared to become a caring, productive citizen of the 21st century.

Welcome back to a new school year! The summers go very quickly and before you know it, we are back to school. I would like to thank you for the support you have provided the staff and me. As we approach the 2015-2016 school year, I would like to inform you of some changes. This year, classes will be self-contained. This means that flexible grouping will be done in the classrooms, and students will not transfer to a literacy block teacher. Our school improvement team found that we were losing some valuable instructional time during changing of classes, and the flexible grouping within the classroom will be a priority this school year.We also have a few staff changes. Ms. Alma Davis (White) will be teaching 2nd grade this year. Mrs. Kelly Embert will be teaching 2nd grade this school year. We will have four 2nd grade classes this year. Mrs. Jennifer Boulay will be teaching 4th grade this school year. We will also have a new computer lab assistant this year. We will have a new teacher specialist. Ms. Susan Davis will be the teacher specialist at Sudlersville Middle School. We wish these folks the best of luck in their roles.We are excited to see the students! You may meet your child's teacher on August 28th 2:00-2:30 for our Meet and Greet activity. We have set aside this time so that teachers can have time in their classrooms earlier in the week. Please be mindful and respectful of their time and join us on the 28th at 2:00 for an informal meeting.Be ready! We have lots to accomplish. We want our students performing at their best levels. This takes dedication from the students, parents, and the SES staff. "It takes a village to raise a child," said Hillary Clinton. We want our community of learners to be ready for college and the 21st Century workforce. The face of education is evolving. Students need to be effective communicators, as well as, scientifically, mathematically, and technologically literate in order to answer complex questions and investigate global issues. We have a challenge that we can accomplish! Let's pull together and make sure we do all we can do for our children!! I will see you soon!

SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLA Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner

August 2015

Greetings from The Family Center!

We serve all families in Queen Anne’s County with children birth – three for the purpose of preparing parent and child for school success. Parents and children attend our center together. We provide a nurturing environment through planned parent child activities that are developmentally age appropriate for each child.

Additionally, parents have classes in our adult education room while children are in the Child Development rooms with trained professionals that follow state curriculum to meet individual needs. Parents have the opportunity to enroll in adult education classes that include GED/ABE and ESOL provided by Chesapeake College, take online college courses, learn about parenting, budgeting, cooking, health & nutrition, gardening, family planning, employ-ability, addictions, sewing, community outreach, fatherhood support, and many more classes.

We also offer Home Visiting services for families in the county

Please visit and like our Facebook page The Family Center. Stop by for a visit to meet our staff or give us a call with any questions. 410-438-3182

ATTENTION PARENTS

All students entering Kindergarten must show proof of two measles and two varicella vaccinations. All students entering 7th grade must show proof of one Tdap and one meningitis vaccination. All new or transferring students must provide a copy of their immunization record before attending school.Take Note:Students must provide a copy of their immunization record showing compliance by the first day of school.

ORStudents must provide a copy of their immunization record by the first day of school with a copy of their scheduled appointment card/fax from the doctor of the appointment. The appointment must be within the first 20 calendar days from the start of school.

Students who come to school without their compliant immunization record or without their immunization record and scheduled appointment card within the first 20 calendar days will be pulled out of class and sent home until we receive proper documentation.

Parent Involvement

We would like to welcome all parents and students to the new 2015-2016 school year! We have fun and learning events in store for our SES community and we hope to see you at all of them.There are many volunteer opportunities available at SES and all parents and community members are invited to participate. Please note that anyone wishing to participate is required to attend a volunteer orientation each school year. The first orientation will be offered immediately after “Back to School Night” on September 10th, 2015. Please plan to attend this orientation as this will be one of the few orientations offered throughout the school year.We are looking forward to a happy and successful school year! Dwanya Alvarez

Parent Coordinator x234

SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLA Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner

August 2015

Beginning in July 2015, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools will be using InfoSnap, an online student registration program, which will eliminate most of the hard copies of paperwork that Queen Anne’s collects and manages on an annual basis. InfoSnap can be accessed through the home page of the SES website or the QACPS website. All school registrations for new and transferring students will be completed using InfoSnap. Annual student Emergency Form updates and QACPS policy forms (pest management, media release, acceptable use of technology) will be completed via InfoSnap. SES will be providing access to our computer lab for families who do not have internet access at home. Look for information regarding “Open Computer Lab” in your child’s Agenda Book/Daily Communication Folder.

Hard copies of certain forms will still need to be submitted, including:

Once for New or Transferring Students at time of registration:

Proof of Birth- Birth Certificate, Birth Registration Notice, or Passport Proof of Residence in School Zone- Utility Bill (Gas/Electric/Water), Mortgage Statement, Lease or Rental Agreement, Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance StatementImmunization Record- Students entering PreK or K also require Blood Lead Testing

Annually for all Students (more information on these forms is included in the Student Handbook):

Medical Authorization Form- This form must be completed by your child’s physician and submitted to our School Nurse before any medication may be administered to your child. All medications (in their original packaging) must be kept in the Nurse’s office and administered under her supervision. The term “medication” refers to both prescription and non-prescription medicine.

Lunch Application Form- All families will be given a “Free and Reduced Lunch Application.” Applications for this program must be renewed each year by September 30th for rollover service; new applications may be submitted at any time during the school year.

Insurance- School insurance for students is available to parents who wish to purchase it. The purchase of school insurance is strictly optional.

Field Trips Forms- Whenever a child leaves school on a field trip; it is necessary for staff to obtain written permission from the parent/guardian. Permission forms are sent home in advance and should be returned as soon as possible.

InfoSnap and

Student Forms Information

Hello Little Eagles! I am Mrs. Michele Hampton, principal of Sudlersville Elementary School for the fourth year. I have twenty years administrative experience with eighteen as a principal. This year, I will be a first time grandmother, and I am excited! I live with my husband and my yellow lab in Easton. My sons and their wives live in the Carolinas. I make every effort to visit them frequently. I am excited to see everyone and work with you during the upcoming 2015-16 school year! Let's make it the best year ever!

Principal

Teacher Specialist

Meet Our Staff

Hi, I'm Michelle McNeil and I will be the new teacher specialist at Sudlersville Elementary. I have been teaching in Queen Anne's County for 17 years and I also attended Queen Anne's County Schools as a student. I currently reside in Church Hill with my husband, my 11 year old daughter, and 3 year old son. I am looking forward to meeting all the great students and parents of Sudlersville Elementary.

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Rebecca Van Aken

Reading Specialist

Hi, my name is Rebecca Van Aken. This is my eleventh year of teaching in Queen Anne’s County. I am starting my second year as Reading Specialist at Sudlersville Elementary, having previously taught at Centreville Elementary. Originally, I am from Northeastern Pennsylvania. I graduated from Muhlenberg College and received my Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. I earned my national certification in the area of Reading-Language Arts. Outside of school, I enjoy acting and leading a drama camp at Church Hill Theatre, going to the beach and spending time with my family and friends. As of August 15th, I will be taking on a new role as wife to Matt Folker! I’m looking forward to a soaring year at SES!

Math Specialist

Hello Sudlersville friends! My name is Kerry Kane. I used to be a second grade teacher at SES but halfway through last year I became the Math Specialist. I have been an educator for 26 years. Some of my interests are reading, golfing and spending time outdoors with my two wonderful teenagers. I am looking forward to starting out this year in my new role and working with our awesome staff and fantastic students! See you real soon!

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Hello my name is Christina Landgraf. This will be my fourth year teaching Kindergarten at Sudlersville Elementary School. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at SES and look forward to continuing teaching in this awesome school. I graduated in 2011 from Salisbury University with my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently earning my Master's Degree in Differentiated instruction through Gratz University online. Outside of school I love spending time with my family.

Hello, my name is Laura Dean. This is my 15th year teaching in Queen Anne’s County and my 9th year here at SES. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. My previous teaching experiences include one year in 4th grade, 5 years in 1st grade ( both at CHES), 3 years in Even Start, and 6 years in Pre-K ( both at SES). I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but moved to Stevensville, Maryland in 1985. I am proud to be teaching in the same school system that my husband and I attended. My husband and I have two children. When I am not at school, I enjoy going to my son’s ice hockey games, my daughter’s dance classes, running with friends, reading books and going to the beach. I am looking forward to another exciting year working with you and your child here at SES.

I am happy to be teaching kindergarten at SES. There is always excitement as children learn new things. So that I may have effective communication with each parent, I will be using an online resource called "Class DoJo". Parents will be able to log on to an account and view the points their child has earned for positive behavior in the school. Also, parents are always encouraged to visit my classroom to have an idea of our classroom community and how it functions. I'm looking forward to seeing you and your child!Mrs. Munson

Currently a Kindergarten teacher at SES, I have taught Kindergarten since 2003. Previous teaching experiences include one year in 3rd grade, two years in 1st grade (both at SES) and a year and a half working for a non-profit group, Children's Literacy Initiative in the Philadelphia area school system. Prior to entering the field of teaching I worked in Construction Management for Gilbane Building Company and UMBC.I am grateful for the opportunity to work with and for the children and parents of Sudlersville Elementary School and am so very glad to be here.

We are looking forward to a great year! There is a new reading program that incorporates the basic foundations of learning to read with lots of new technology. We will explain the new program at our beginning of the year parent conferences. Remember to bring your child, if possible, with you to the conference. We want a chance to meet both of you before school begins! Thank you, Mrs. Beres, Ms. Landgraf and Mrs. Munson

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Hi! My name is Sarah Eber. I grew up in Queen Anne's County and am proud to teach in the same county that gave me such an excellent education. I graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have a Master's degree in Instructional Technology from UMUC. This is my sixth year teaching second grade at Sudlersville Elementary. I couldn't think of a better place to work! I will be getting married in October and will become Mrs. Hayes! I am looking forward to another wonderful year at SES!

Hi! My name is Stacey Troyer and I am a second grade teacher at SES! This will be my 14th year teaching and my sixth year here at SES! My husband and I live in Kennedyville and have two children. My son, Derrick will be in the 5th grade this year at SMS and my daughter, Gracie will be in the 3rd grade. I enjoy reading and spending my summer at the beach and outside! I am looking forward to an awesome school year!!

Hi! My name is Melissa Bennett and I am a member of the fabulous first grade team. This year marks my 20th year of teaching, all of which have been here at SES. I spent 10 years in 2nd grade, 5 years in pre-k and am now enjoying my time in 1st grade. I graduated from York College of PA and obtained my master's degree from Wilmington College. My husband Chad and I live in Ridgely with our two daughters. Hope is 7 and is entering 2nd grade. Kamryn is 5 and attends kindergarten. In addition to teaching, I love to read and scrapbook. Thank you for allowing me to teach your children.

My name is Sandy Chance and this will be my 29th year of teaching! Wow! You know what they say! Time flies when you're having fun! I love teaching and have taught all grades from pre-k to third grade. I live outside of Millington on a farm with my husband, Dave. I have three boys, Josh, Hayden and Peyton, who even though they are out of the house, still keep me busy running to concerts and art shows. I also enjoy scrapbooking, bargain shopping and going to the movies. I am happy to be teaching first grade at SES again this year! I can't wait to meet my new class and their parents!

Hi, I'm Alma Davis. I will be teaching 2nd grade this year. I'm excited about seeing my old first grade friends in 2nd grade! This is my fourteenth year at SES. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology from Towson State University and my graduate degree in Education from Marymount University. In my spare time I love to read.

Hello, my name is Missy Darling. This is my 27th anniversary of teaching first grade at SES! I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Salisbury University. My husband and I have two wonderful children and four special fur babies. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am excited and look forward to working with my students and parents in the 2015-2016 school year!

My name is Kelly Embert and this is my 21st year teaching at Sudlersville Elementary School. I graduated from QACHS and Wesley College. I am married and have two children. Alli is in the 7th grade at SMS and Brad is a Senior at QACHS. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to a new school year and my new group of students.

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Greetings! Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! My name is Amy Thren and this is my 17th year at S.E.S! I graduated from Salisbury University in 1999 and obtained my Masters in Reading Instruction from Wilmington University in 2005. I was born and raised in Queen Anne’s County and am a proud product of the school system. I currently live in Millington, with my husband Chris, son Taylor (fourth grade) and daughter McKenzie (3 years old.) I really enjoy working with the students at our school. Please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions or concerns that you may have. I am looking forward to another fun-filled, successful year with our S.E.S eagles

My name is Deirdre Bildstein and I am very excited to be teaching 3rd grade at Sudlersville Elementary again this year. I started teaching here in 1998 and I enjoyed teaching here so much that I have never left. I currently live in Ridgely with my two boys and my husband. Most days you can find me on a soccer, football, or baseball field supporting my crew.

Hello from third grade! This is my 15th year at S.E.S. I love to travel and open “windows on the world” with my students. Parents and community members are most welcome to come and share in our learning. Your experiences and talents enrich and expand our knowledge. My summer fun included a trip to Europe and boating around the Chesapeake Bay area. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University, a Master’s degree from The University of Hong Kong, and a Doctoral degree from Walden University.

Hi! My name is Sarah Rosendale. This is my eighth year at SES and my fifth year in fourth grade. I attended Washington College for my bachelor's degree and UMBC for my Masters degree. My husband Chris and I are blessed with two wonderful sons. Christopher, 3, loves trucks and tractors, and Wyatt, 20 months, spends his time trying to keep up with his brother!Make sure you are ready to work in our class - I have high expectations for S.O.A.R.ing students!

My name is Jeanette Settelmaier. This is my 8th year teaching 4th grade at Sudlersville Elementary School. I am beyond thrilled to be teaching at this amazing school. I can not wait to meet all the new 4th grade faces and start building lasting relationships with each student and their families. I am the proud mother of 2 beautiful little girls, Ireland is 3 1/2 and Berlin will turn one this month. My husband and I moved to Maryland 9 years ago to pursue teaching jobs. We feel in love with the Eastern Shore and have been here since. In my limited spare time I enjoy reading, crafting, and dancing with my girls. Looking forward to an amazing year in 4th grade!!!

Jennifer Boulay

Hi! My name is Jennifer Boulay and I am a fourth grade teacher at Sudlersville Elementary. This is my second year teaching at the best school ever! My education includes a Bachelor of Education Degree from Neumann University, and a Master of Education Degree with a Principal Certification from Cabrini College. I began my teaching career in Pennsylvania, where I taught in a public school district just outside of Philadelphia for 8 years. So, what brought me to Maryland? I married my amazing husband in May 2014 and moved on down to Queenstown. I love all of the typical Eastern Shore activities like boating, fishing, eating crabs and oysters, and hanging out with my best bud, Franklin, my Golden Retriever pup! I also enjoy spending time with family and friends and vacationing at the Jersey Shore. But, right now I am excited to spend another year doing my most favorite thing of all, teaching!

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Art Teacher

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Physical Education

I am a lifetime resident of Queen Anne's County. I graduated from Longwood University with a degree in K-12 Health & Physical Education and also played four years of Division I lacrosse. Outside of school, I commit myself to coaching and enjoy having additional opportunities to coach students that I see throughout the school year! This is my third year teaching Physical Education at Sudlersville Elementary. I feel grateful to have the opportunity to teach within the same school system in which I received my own education!

Computer Specialist

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Art Teacher

Hi! My name is Suzanne Klein and I am the part-time art teacher at SES. This is my third year at Sudlersville, and I am excited to be a part of this school - the students, staff and community are wonderful! I attended Delaware State University and received my bachelor's degree in Art Education. I am passionate about art education, I believe everyone is creative, and I will work hard to make every student feel successful in art. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and three children. I enjoy traveling - this summer I went on a Caribbean cruise and to Florida to visit family and friends. I also enjoy going to museums, bowling, reading and creating my own artwork. I am looking forward to another amazing year at Sudlersville Elementary School!

Get ready to TUNE in to another MUSICAL year at Sudlersville Elementary School! My name is Christopher Harrison and I am excited to begin my EIGHTH year as part of our superb STAFF at Sudlersville Elementary School. Soon we will be out of the RHYTHM of summer and it will be time to come BACH to school. I am looking forward to helping each of you tip the SCALES with success, as we MEASURE our progress throughout the year. We have SHARP and CLEF-er students at our school and I am excited to work with each of you. Take NOTE: When we work together in HARMONY we can all accomplish MAJOR things! So for now, stay out of TREBLE and enjoy the REST of your summer!

Hello, I am Cassie Hosler. I teach art at both Sudlersville and Church Hill Elementary Schools. I have been teaching in Queen Anne's County since 2008. I enjoy seeing our students thrive both artistically and academically. We use a diverse range of materials in the art room as well as experience many artists from the world and over time.I will in Queen Anne's County with my incredible husband and 2 awesome sons. Together we love getting messy with our art, bird watching, gardening, being outside and playing constantly. I also enjoy doing my own art, when time permits, which is specialized in large colorful abstract paintings.Welcome back to school!

Hello! My name is Carrie Comegys and I am the media specialist. I have a master’s degree in reading and love working with children. My goal is to help students become lifelong readers. I bring with me a lot of experience because I have eight grandchildren who I spend a lot of time with, fourteen years of driving a special needs school bus, and fifteen years of teaching. Along with my love for reading and being around children I love to swim and ride my bike. I have attended workshops this summer and I am excited about starting a new school year.

Coming Soon!

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Special Education

ToniDavidson

Special Education Para-professional

Lollie Dixon

Special Education Assistant

My name is Mrs. Fallon Simpler, special education teacher here at SES. I grew up in Queen Anne’s County and attended Queen Anne’s County public schools. I am still a Queen Anne’s County resident along with my husband and two girls. I received my BA degree in Humanities with a concentration in Elementary Education from Washington College and a masters degree in Special Education from Wilmington University. Sudlersville Middle School is where I began my teaching career in 2004 then made the transition to Sudlersville Elementary School in 2009. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and cannot wait for this upcoming school year!

Hello everyone! My name is Daniel Miller, I am a special education teacher, and this will be my second year teaching at Sudlersville Elementary School. I graduated in 2014 from Frostburg State University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Middle Education. I played baseball for two years at Chesapeake College and earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Science. Along with teaching, I work as an instructor for the Partnering for Youth after school program. I love baseball and most of my world revolves around the sport. I work as an Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for Chesapeake College and as an instructor for Bigbie's Shore Performance (BSP). I have enjoyed working at SES with all the wonderful faculty and students in my first year of teaching. I can't wait to see what my second year at Sudlersville has in store for me!

My name is Sara Clark and this will be my 27th year at SES. I am the Team Captain for our Relay for Life Team. I enjoy reading, going the beach and spending time with my 4 grandsons. Looking forward to a great year!!

Hi! My name is Toni Davidson and I am a para here at S.E.S I graduated from Chesapeake College and have worked 25 years with the QACPS school system. My main focus has been working in the special education department. I currently reside in Barclay with my husband Bob. I enjoy working with my German shepards,Yago and Sonya. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!

My name is Lois (Lollie) Dixon. I am a Special Ed School Assistant. This will be my forth year as a school assistant, but my eighth year at Sudlersville Elementary School. Previously four years as a Substitute Teacher. I live outside of Sudlersville with my husband Lee, son Norman Lee (who is a 8th grader at Sudlersville Middle School), and my husbands niece (better known as Cousin Dani). I enjoying working with the students and love all the Smiles and Hugs that I receive everyday. Looking forward to another fantastic school year and working with a wonderful supportive staff.

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Jaci Reilly

School Nurse

KimMcSorley

Speech Therapist

LynnHenderson

School Psychologist

School Nurse

Janice Bloodsworth

Missy Hollis

ESOL Teacher

Nicole Conner,

M.Ed.,NCC

I am thrilled to be teaching our English Language Learners here at Sudlersville Elementary School! This will be my 3rd year here at SES after several years at Church Hill Elementary.I live in Chestertown with my husband and my two children, Brooke, 17 and William,9. We love spending time together swimming, camping, and exploring the Eastern Shore and beyond. I am looking forward to another great year ahead working with the wonderful ELL children and families!

I am the school nurse at Sudlersville Elementary. I have lived on the Eastern Shore my entire life. I worked at Easton Memorial Hospital before working here in Queen Anne’s County. It is my pleasure to help children feel better so they can return to class. I enjoy spending time with my family and our animals, reading, and gardening.

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Parent Liaison, Esol Tutor

CarolByerly

PFY Site Coordinator

Hi! My name is Carol Byerly and I am the Partnering for Youth After School Program Site Coordinator at SES. I started out at SES as a parent volunteer in 1998. I began working for QACPS in 2000 at Sudlersville Elementary. My previous positions include Assistant Site Coordinator for PFY ASP, Substitute Teacher and Reading Tutor. I am looking forward to the 2015-2016 school year.

My name is Kim McSorley. I am a Speech Language Therapist. I came to Sudlersville Elementary in 2009 I also work at Sudlersville Middle and Church Hill Elementary. I am excited to see everyone and to hear about your summer fun. I love reading, gardening, and going to the beach. I have a yellow lab named Patch. Our school is fantastic! I am very lucky to work with such great teachers and students.

I am looking forward to beginning my (lucky!) 13th year as a School Counselor for Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, and my second year as the Counselor for the SOARing students & families of SES! I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Sociology, and Education from Western Maryland College; a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from the University of Delaware; and the Nationally Certified Counselor credential. I reside in Kent County, MD with my husband, daughter, and spoiled cat! I enjoy the arts, spending time with friends, sewing ragdolls, reading, live music, and playing board games.

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Title 1 Reading Tutor

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Tittle 1 Reading Tutor

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Home School Coordinator

Bilingual Parent Coordinator

Hi, my name is Gerri Grimes and I am a reading tutor at SES. I have worked at SES for more than 15 years. I am a lifetime resident of Queen Anne's county. (As a matter of fact, I attended SES when I was a child!) I graduated from QACHS and then I earned my degree from Desales University in PA. I will see many students during summer school. I look forward to seeing everyone again at the end of August. I am sure that the 2015/2016 school year will be great!

Hi! I am the bilingual parent coordinator and math home visitor here at SES. I started working in January of last school year, and it has been a great experience. Sudlersville Elementary is very welcoming and friendly. I am originally from Brownsville, Texas, Spanish is my first language, and I was born to Mexican parents. I moved to Delaware with my parents and siblings 12 years ago, and I still live there with my husband Melvin and our 2 year old son Isaac. I graduated in 2012 from Delaware Technical Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. Thank you for allowing me to serve the wonderful children and families of SES!

Dwanya Alvarez

Hi to all the parents! I am looking forward to a wonderful year with my students and co-workers. We have a lot to accomplish this year. I am glad to be back.

My name is Janet Hewitt, I am the Administrative Secretary at SES. I have worked for Queen Anne's County Public Schools for 11 years; first at SMS and then SES. My family has lived in the area for over 25 years. I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and is ready for a new year!

JanetHewitt

Administrative Secretary Secretary

Nancy Smith

I am very happy to be the school secretary at SES for next school year. I am excited to see all of the parents and families!

ElizabethMiller

Judy Center Coordinator

LoriYarbrough

Family Service CoordinatorEarly Childhood Liaison Angie

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Bilingual In-Home Interventionist

I am a native of Missouri where I graduated from Dexter High School and then attended Southeast Missouri State University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English. I worked in Washington, DC for the US Attorney’s Office and Skadden, Arps as a Legal Assistant until the birth of my second child. I returned to the workforce in 2006 as Coordinator of Even Start Family Literacy Program until 2011. I returned to graduate school and obtained my Masters of Social Work degree in 2014. I have been the Coordinator of the Judy Center Partnership of QAC since July of 2013. I am the parent of two daughters, who are Queen Anne's County High School graduates, and a son, who is a Queen Anne's County High School senior. I am also the step-parent of two. I have been married to Bill Miller, publisher for the Naval Institute and native of Baltimore, Maryland since 1990. My pastimes include boating, fishing, reading, travel, and enjoying my grandchildren, Warren-8, Layla-1, and Colby-11 months. I also love adventures with my friends and family. I have been a resident of Queen Anne's County since 1998.

I’ve lived in the state of Maryland for the past 14 years. My son Santiago will be a junior at Queen Anne’s County High School. He is a percussionist in the school marching band. My daughter Sandra joined the Army National Guard this year (so proud of her). My two children are the best blessing in my life. We enjoy going to the beach, cook outs, and watching movies. I started as an ESOL Instructor in 2007 with SES. Four years later became the school secretary. I transferred to the Judy Center as the Bilingual Administrative Assistant July of 2014. Throughout these years I have maintained a goal and that is to continue my studies in the education field. SES has been an inspiration to enrich my education and create an impact in young children. On January of 2015 I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Elementary Education (K-6) from Wilmington University. I am excited to begin another great school year with the Judy Center at Sudlersville Elementary School. This year I will be the In-Home Interventionist for the Judy Center, and I am thrilled to work with young children and prepare them for school success!

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I currently work at The Family Center as secretary and just started part-time at The Judy Center /administrative assistant as well as The Family Center. I am married and have three children who all attend Sudlersville middle/elementary schools. I look forward to a new adventure of working with The Judy Center staff and with the staff of SES. Thanks

Dawn Myers