Nathan Armstrong is a fifth-grade teacher at Hickory Elementary School with 12 years of experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education and master’s degree in instructional technology from Towson University. He holds certificates in elementary education, middle school science, administration, and environmental education and leadership. He serves Hickory Elementary as science facilitator, Science Attribute Team co-chair, grade level chair, technology support specialist, Safety & Security Committee member, and Ecology Club sponsor. Within Harford County, Mr. Armstrong is a Family Life Education Curriculum Committee member, an EMT and Past President for Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps, and a Master Watershed Steward. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Michael James has worked in education for more than 30 years. He is a National Board-Certified Teacher and the North Harford High School English Department Chair. He centers his practice on growth for students, teachers, and communities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington and Jefferson College (1993) and a Master of Arts in Reading from Towson University (2004). Before starting at North Harford, Mr. James taught in several schools and served multiple communities. He has served Harford County Public Schools as a teacher, coach, curriculum writer, and professional development leader. He works in district work groups on grading, reading, and technology. Mr. James advocates for student voice as the Voices of Equity advisor and editor of Misentity magazine.

Brad Martin is a dedicated welding educator with more than two decades of combined industry and teaching experience. He began his career at Bethlehem Steel in 1999 and spent 15 years in the pipefitting and pipe welding trades before transitioning into education in 2014. Mr. Martin teaches welding at Harford Technical High School and developed the Arc Welding Fundamentals curriculum for Harford Community College. He was named the SkillsUSA Region 3 Advisor of the Year for 2018-2019 and received the 2024 Our Community Salutes STEM Educator Award for helping students explore meaningful STEM related career pathways and important future opportunities.

Meredith Miller is a dedicated educator with ten years of experience serving students across Baltimore and Harford counties. She earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and special education from Towson University, providing dual certification to support diverse learners. Ms. Miller began her career as a first-grade teacher in Baltimore County before transitioning to special education and later returning to the classroom in Harford County. She earned a master’s degree in supervision and leadership from Notre Dame of Maryland University, along with her Administrative I certificate, and received the Academic Excellence Award. She has served on the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, School Performance and Achievement, Math, and Reading teams; and co-founded a schoolwide House Program. Ms. Miller leads professional development, actively engages in students’ lives, and coaches youth soccer.

With 21 years of teaching experience, including a decade in HCPS, Kelli Parker has served as a special education lead teacher, IEP chairperson, and Teacher in Charge. Her leadership supports instructional teams, school improvement, safety, crisis response, and student services. Kelli has coordinated statewide assessments, mentored future educators, and promoted data driven instruction as the iReady liaison. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Education from Widener University and a master’s in educational leadership from the University of Cincinnati, she advances inclusive practices, equity, and disability awareness, fostering collaborative, safe, and high-achieving learning environments where all students thrive.