Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is proud to recognize two educators who recently presented at the Common Ground Conference in Towson, Maryland, sharing innovative instructional practices with educators from across the state.
Mrs. Danielle Hazelwood, Accident Elementary Teacher, and Mrs. Kendra Kerns, Yough Glades Elementary Teacher, collaborated with educators from Somerset County Public Schools to lead a session focused on computational thinking in elementary classrooms. The presentation provided teachers with engaging strategies and hands-on activities designed to strengthen students’ problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
Participants from school systems across Maryland attended the session to learn ways computational thinking can be integrated into everyday classroom instruction to support student learning and engagement.
“Opportunities like this showcase the expertise and leadership of our educators,” said Mrs. Amy Warnick, Supervisor of Secondary Instruction. “We are proud of Mrs. Hazelwood and Mrs. Kerns for representing Garrett County Public Schools and contributing to meaningful professional learning opportunities for teachers across Maryland.”
The collaborative presentation reflects GCPS’s continued commitment to innovative teaching practices, professional growth, and preparing students with the skills needed for future success.
