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Superintendent's Lighthouse Award

Lighthouse Wall of Honor

Levi Buck

L. Buck, Barstow Elementary, March 2026

Claire Williams

C. Williams, Plum Point Middle, March 2026

Henry Downs

H. Downs, Calvert High, March 2026

Rebecca Noltemeyer

Rebecca Noltemeyer, Educator, March 2026

Cathy Davis

Cathy Davis, Educational Support Professional, March 2026

E. Biersner

E. Biersner, Beach Elementary, February 2026

M. Medwid

M. Medwid, Northern Middle, February 2026

R. Lyons

R. Lyons, Calvert High, February 2026

Melaney Sanchez

Dr. Melaney Sanchez, Educator, February 2026

Kimberly Repass

Kimberly Repass, Educational Support Professional, February 2026

Regina Barnes

Regina Barnes, Leadership, February 2026

H. Downs

H. Downs, St. Leonard Elementary, January 2026

C. Swanson

C. Swanson, Calvert High, January 2026

Renee Reid

Renee Reid, Educator, January 2026

Cheryl Dick

Cheryl Dick, Educational Support Professional, January 2026

Willanette Thomas-Lohr

Willanette Thomas-Lohr, Leadership, January 2026

Purpose

The Superintendent’s Lighthouse Award recognizes students, educators, educational support professionals, and school and district leaders who serve as guiding lights within Calvert County Public Schools. Like a lighthouse that provides direction, stability, and hope, these individuals illuminate the path for others through their actions, character, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

Each month, the award honors those who:

  • Go above and beyond in service to students, colleagues, or the community
  • Demonstrate creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking practices
  • Serve as positive role models who inspire excellence
  • Embody CCPS core values:
    • A safe learning environment and well-being for all
    • Growth, achievement, and excellence for all
    • A culture of collaboration and creativity
    • Acknowledging diverse perspectives
    • Responsible and ethical stewardship of all resources

Award Categories

Monthly honorees may be recognized in the following categories:

Student

For students who show exemplary character, leadership, work ethic, or service.

Educator

For educators who demonstrate instructional excellence, innovation, and dedication to student growth.

Educational Support Professional

For educational support staff in schools and departments whose work keeps CCPS strong and student-centered.

Leadership

For school or district leaders who exemplify servant leadership and inspire a culture of excellence.

Eligibility

  • All current CCPS students and employees are eligible.
  • Must be in good standing within the school community.
  • Previous honorees may be nominated again after one school year.