Setting the Scene
The William J. Sacco Critical Thinking Foundation held its 13th annual awards ceremony on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at The John Carroll School. Nearly 100 students, educators, school administrators, and foundation supporters were in attendance to enjoy the evening.
This year, the foundation honored 13 students and nine educators from 13 eligible schools and programs in Harford County. For the first time, Swan Creek had a scholarship winner recognized after being added to the eligible schools in 2023. Overall, the foundation gave out $12,250 in scholarships and grants.
Following a cocktail reception in the Learning Commons, where students and educators completed math puzzles and a math crossword, and took photos with various math props, the event moved to the gymnasium for the awards ceremony.
Susan Taylor was named the 2024 Educator of the Year out of the eight nominated. Taylor, a math teacher at Bel Air High School, joined an elite group of educators to be nominated twice, being previously nominated in 2013. She became the first in the history of the Sacco Foundation to be named the Educator of the Year twice.
The Student of the Year was Alan Chan from C. Milton Wright (CMW) High School. Chan is on an impressive list of previous CMW student winners and a prestigious group of students from Harford County to be named Student of the Year. Chan will receive a $3,000 scholarship.
See below for the complete list of winners. Student and Educator of the Year are in bold.
Mathematics Community Award
C. Milton Wright High School
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Mike Franklin Computing Award
Student Recipient
Aberdeen Science and Math Academy
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Educator Recipient
Havre de Grace High School
Sacco Mathematics Award Recipients
Aberdeen Science and Math Academy
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Patterson Mill High School
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Harford Tech High School
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Joppatowne High School
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Fallston High School
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Swan Creek School
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Aberdeen High School
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The John Carroll School
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Edgewood High School
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Educator Award Recipients
- Melissa Berardelli (C. Milton Wright High School)
- Sara Brown (Patterson Mill High School)
- Carol Celozzi (Harford Tech High School)
- Kaylee Fillers (Joppatowne High School)
- Kristen Kirkpatrick (The John Carroll School)
- Robert Schnek (Havre de Grace High School)
- Karl Shivley (Edgewood High School)
- Susan Taylor (Bel Air High School)
Taking a Look at the Reception!
2024 Sacco Ceremony Sponsors
Dicorp, Inc.
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ZPD Solutions
ZPD Solutions is a full-service solutions provider, specializing in the design and development of specialized business management software and associated application development tools.
The Society of Italian American Businessmen
We believe the bonds of our heritage bring us together to be a part of something bigger than ourselves as individuals for the common cause of promoting Italian culture and raising money for other 501c3 organizations in Maryland. Our charitable giving focuses on the areas of education, family and child services, mental health, and addiction. Our reach has grown since 2013, and we believe we can touch countless more people with our increased charity work.
Lib's Catering
We believe the bonds of our heritage bring us together to be a part of something bigger than ourselves as individuals for the common cause of promoting Italian culture and raising money for other 501c3 organizations in Maryland. Our charitable giving focuses on the areas of education, family and child services, mental health, and addiction. Our reach has grown since 2013, and we believe we can touch countless more people with our increased charity work.
Ronnie's Beverage Warehouse
Since 1973, we've been your home for craft beer, fine wine, spirits and friendly service.
Frank Hajek & Associates
Tax and accounting services that are there when you need them.
Oliver and Grimsley, LLC
Oliver & Grimsley, LLC is a Baltimore Tier 1 listed, and Nationally listed Best Law Firm in the 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Edition of U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Lawyers at Oliver & Grimsley, LLC combine over 60 years of experience in corporate and business transactions, patent, copyright, trademark, licensing, internet, privacy, advertising, entertainment, corporate, entrepreneurship, investing, technology and related legal areas.
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