Get to Know Taylor Stetka
Taylor Stetka, Reading Specialist at Oakland Mills Middle School, was inspired to pursue a career in education by the memorable teachers who supported and encouraged her throughout her own educational journey, from elementary school through high school. Fourteen years into her career as a middle school educator, Taylor says she cannot imagine doing anything else.
LanguageLine
In addition to calling LanguageLine, staff can use the new LanguageLine app to connect with an on-demand video or telephone interpreter from their computer or mobile device when assisting families with language needs. Instructions for how to install and use the app are available on the Language Access Services Canvas page.
Hinge Health Migraine Care
You might already be familiar with Hinge Health, the digital physical therapy program to treat back, join and pelvic floor pain, provided at no cost to employees and dependents 18+ enrolled in our medical plan; but did you know that you can also get relief from migraine pain through Hinge Health?
Hinge Health® now offers Enso® for Migraine, an FDA‑cleared, wearable device controlled through the Hinge Health app. Enso’s soothing pulses rapidly reduce migraine pain in minutes and stimulate your endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. Enso for Migraine can be used with your medication or on its own to help manage migraine pain. In a study, 64% of users experienced pain relief with Enso.
Staff Celebrations
- HCPSS recipients of the 2026 Connected School Leader Award by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals are Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, principal of Waterloo Elementary School; Anthony Esposito, principal of Lake Elkhorn Middle School; and, Michelle Leader, principal of Clemens Crossing Elementary School.
- Kacy Valentine, Lake Elkhorn Middle School English teacher, was named one of seven finalists for the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
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