Dawn Marshall Gardner

 Mrs. Gardner worked hard to gain the trust of the staff .............she had many ideas to share . ........I looked to Mrs. Gardner to help plan and implement staff development. We worked closely with the School Improvement Team and our various data sources to identify needs .......The sessions she developed were well-planned and modeled strategies she wanted teachers to use in their own classrooms. Professional development topics were always on current, researched based strategies that were selected specifically to meet a particular need of our teachers and students.........she helped create and implement a year-long professional development plan. Along with presentations on specific topics, this plan included planning sessions, observations to do job-embedded professional development, and opportunities to visit exemplary classrooms.......... She’s a self-starter .....She used her knowledge of various computer programs to help us become more efficient and teachers’ lessons more engaging......Mrs. Gardner is proud to be an educator. She works well beyond the school day. She would be an asset to any organization......Her passion is providing applicable staff development that will help teachers improve their instructional practices and understand the learning needs of their students......Her energy was contagious 

Robin Payne: Principal of North Bend Elementary

 During her tenure, Mrs. Gardner has worked collaboratively with our Instructional Leadership Team to ensure our staff is well-educated and prepared to implement responsive instruction.......Mrs. Gardner is to be commended for her attention to and the refinement of her instructional prowess........possesses a wealth of knowledge from her previous teaching opportunities and her self-investigations of researched-based practices.........She plans collaboratively with our Instructional Leadership Team to develop and implement data-based learning opportunities........ Mrs. Gardner is a master at helping our educators make connections and refine their instructional delivery.....is also an effective communicator, has an approachable demeanor and has cultivated strong rapport with colleagues, parents and administrators. She is to be applauded for her efforts as the positive effects of her leadership are still apparent. .......Mrs. Gardner is an energetic, dedicated and creative professional..........She demonstrates self-confidence and possesses the strong organizational and communication skills that are essential for success in a leadership position. 

Dr. Stacey Gerringer: Principal of Abingdon Elementary

 Ms. Gardner takes the lead in reviewing the progress reports of special educators to ensure they are communicating meaningful information and data on attainment of IEP goals and objectives........facilitated a data collection professional development where she highlighted a teacher who utilizes effective data collection through Office 365 One Note. As a result, teachers were motivated to utilize One Note to collect real time data including photographs and videos..........As a skilled videographer, Ms. Gardner also donated her time and expertise to the Department of Special Education to create a video highlighting one school’s approach to utilizing Superflex as a Multitiered System of Support. This video was shared with several schools as well as administrators as an effective innovative school initiative......strong work ethic and a passion for providing meaningful and applicable professional learning experiences with teachers.........Ms. Gardner is truly an asset to Harford County Public Schools. 

Missy Romano: Coordinator Special Education - Elementary HCPS' Central Office