Congratulations to Building Supervisor Edward Kear who was recognized at the annual FCPS Honors event as the 2019 Region 4 Outstanding Operational Employee and one of five finalists for this year's Outstanding Operational Employee Award!

Mr. Kear is a hardworking, kind, and caring individual. During lunchtime, Mr. Kear makes it a point to connect with the students by walking around the cafeteria and encouraging them to finish their food so they aren’t hungry later. Mr. Kear takes pride in maintaining a clean, beautiful, and safe school environment that welcomes the faculty, students, parents, and community who enter the building. His number one goal is to make sure Laurel Hill Elementary School is a great school for the kids in Fairfax County. He cares deeply about the students, teachers, and administrators at Laurel Hill and it shows every day in his work.

• See Ms. Kear's page on the FCPS website.

Congratulations also to the other Laurel Elementary School staff members recognized at FCPS Honors!

Outstanding Elementary Teacher School and Pyramid-level Recipient

• William Brady Jr., Physical Education Teacher

Thank you to Misty Clatterbuck for all of her hard work with the nomination process by serving as this year's awards liaison!