Open main menu Home About the District News Thurmont Middle sub teacher earns Veteran in Education honor Posted November 22, 2021 Thurmont Middle School resident substitute teacher Juana Anderson has been named the 2021 Frederick County Public Schools Veteran in Education Service Award recipient. In its fifth year, the award was created to honor an FCPS employee who has served our nation in the armed forces and provided exemplary service to FCPS and the community. A committee of FCPS staff, community members and veterans reviewed this year’s eight nominations and chose the recipient. In addition to Anderson, nominees included: David Bruchey, FCPS Maintenance Lillian Ingley, Rock Creek School Randi Kirkland, Linganore High Ronald Payton, Middletown High Carl Reed, Frederick High Dr. Christine Samuels, West Frederick Middle Dr. Joshua Work, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Anderson proudly served in the United States Army for 22 years and retired with the rank of Sergeant First Class. In her nomination, Thurmont Middle assistant principal Anita Shank wrote that Anderson applies all of her military and life experiences in her work performance with a profound love for students and learning. During the past two years, she has exemplified integrity, perseverance, selflessness and loyalty to our students at Thurmont Middle each and every day. TMS Principal Janine Smith said of Anderson: “As a substitute teacher at Thurmont Middle School, she has the ‘I Can and I Will Do’ attitude and is willing to take on any task asked of her that is in the best interest of students.” Anderson will be honored with an engraved plaque and gift sponsored by Woodsboro Bank at a board meeting in January. About the District Our Budget Fast Facts Award Programs Calendar Handbook Our Mission News Our Partnerships Career Opportunities Social Media FCPS Proud Publications Quick Links FCPS Health Hub Athletics Bus Status Information Bus Stop Information Calendar Career Opportunities Committment to Equity Enrolling A Student Find Your School Feeder Area FindOutFirst Email & Text Forms Home Instruction (Home Schooling) MCAP Testing Information Meals To Go Off the Cuff with Dr. Alban Office of the Ombuds Public Information Requests School Cash Online Schoology Strategic Plan Virtual Tutoring Volunteer Training and Registration This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to . Do Business with FCPS Business Partnerships Purchasing Solicitations & Awards Use of Facilities Staff Resources Curriculum Now Employee Benefits Teacher Access Center Staff e-mail login Frontline Absence Management Join Our Team Career Opportunities Becoming a Teacher Employee Newsletters Contact FCPS Central Office 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Driving Directions Main Number 301-644-5000 Hours 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Watch FCPS TV Live on your computer Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Twitter page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our YouTube page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Instagram page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Flickr page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Indeed page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Pinterest page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Newsfeed Visit and subscribe to our FindOutFirst messaging system (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Exposure stories (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Selecteer een taal▼ Frederick County Public Schools 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Copyright © 2021 Frederick County Public Schools Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Public Information Act | Non-Discrimination