January 19, 2023
For Immediate Release
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Kingsford Elementary School Earns First-Ever TAG Designation
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Kingsford and Whitehall elementary schools have earned the 2023 Maryland Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) Schools designation, bringing the total to 21 in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).
The EGATE Award recognizes public schools that offer superior and equitable gifted and talented education.
“Access to quality gifted and talented programs is key to ensuring advanced learners meet their full potential,” said Dr. Monica Goldson, Chief Executive Officer. “These schools go above and beyond to serve as a model for rigorous academic standards for students.”
The designation is a first for Kingsford and the second for Whitehall. The application process requires school teams to document how their school’s gifted and talented education program aligns with state guidelines.
Both schools will be honored at a virtual statewide Gifted and Talented Award Ceremony on Tuesday, February 28. Additionally, more than 30 PGCPS educators, administrators, students and parents will be recognized as individual award winners for their work in gifted education.
2023 Talented and Gifted (TAG) Honorees:
Parents
Benjamin Tasker Middle School TAG Parent Group
Principals
Dr. McKenna Lewis, Heather Hills Elementary School
Stephanie Barber-Wehrman, Judge Sylvania Woods Elementary School
Students
Mia Beasey, Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Arna Gumgol, Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Lauren London, Benjamin Tasker Middle School
Makaylah Butler, Capitol Heights Elementary School
Elaina Davis, Capitol Heights Elementary School
Nicholas Williams-Thomas, Capitol Heights Elementary School
Hannah Pierre Louis, Kenmoor Middle School
Gabrielle Nunyi, Kenmoor Middle School
Zoey Zhang, Kenmoor Middle School
Njambi Kamenwa, Kenmoor Middle School
Stephen Albert, Kenmoor Middle School
Alexander Rivero, Paint Branch Elementary School
Morgan Riley, Walker Mill Middle School
Angela Saville, Walker Mill Middle School
Ayshat Akeremi, Walker Mill Middle School
Layla Hutchinson, Walker Mill Middle School
Teachers
Andrea Rushing, Capitol Heights Elementary School
Bridget McCoy, Capitol Heights Elementary School
Kori Edwards, Capitol Heights Elementary School
Cama-Kalee Wilson, Cherokee Lane Elementary
Carol Carter, Kenmoor Middle School
Benjamin Murphy, Kenmoor Middle School
Arlayna Willis, Thomas G. Pullen Creative and Performing Arts School
Alyse Latney, Valley View Elementary School
Chelsea Maza, Walker Mill Middle School Teacher
Jill Piazza, Whitehall Elementary School
Jennifer Monath, Whitehall Elementary School
Rebecca White, Yorktown Elementary School
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