Congratulations to Intervention Specialist Katelyn M. Hagen on her recognition as the FCPS 2023 Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 14th.

“Students first, always.” This core belief drives Katelyn’s commitment to the South County community. Partnering with colleagues and families, she is passionate about supporting students’ academic success and meeting behavioral and social-emotional needs. Katelyn has built a robust Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework by facilitating data analysis, structuring academic interventions, reinforcing PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), and leading programs like Check-In/Check-Out and High Five Partners. In addition, Katelyn collaborates with teams to remove barriers and increase access to tools and resources that maximize student learning. A colleague shared, “Katelyn connects with stakeholders, rallies support, and implements new ideas. Her ability to bring individuals and their talents together to support students is invaluable.”

• View Ms. Hagen's recognition on the FCPS website.

Congratulations to the following South County Middle School staff members who were also recognized at this year's FCPS Honors Ceremony!

Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee School and Pyramid-Level Recipient

• Maureen Carlstrom, Administrative Assistant

Outstanding School-Based Leader School-Level Recipient

• Jon Halterman-Mitchell, Assistant Principal

Outstanding Secondary School Teacher School and Pyramid-Level Recipient

• Cindy Downing, History & Social Studies Teacher

Thank you to Miranda Hendershot for all of their hard work with the nomination process by serving as this year's awards liaison.