Why I am running....
My name is Jean Hruz and I am running for Harford County Board of Education, District A. My children attended Joppatowne area schools and graduated from Joppatowne High School. I strongly believe that a good education is a great leveler in society. No matter a child's circumstances, a good education will set them on the path to success.
I decided to run for School Board because the last few years have brought to light some serious concerns with HCPS. Too often, our School Board appears to ignore the genuine needs of parents, families, and students. Schools need to be child-focused. Parents must have the right to participate in the education of their children. I support age-appropriate learning and curriculum transparency. Safety is paramount as well. Our teachers, staff, and students must feel safe at school!
We need to get back to the quality education Harford County is known for and that makes it a great place to live.
Participated in Read Across America, Dr. Seuss Week at Magnolia Elementary School (March 2016)
Speaking at the Candidate Forum in Jarrettsville, Wednesday, April 27th
A little about me.....
Jean Hruz
Phone: (410) 679-8521
Email: JeanHruz4boe@gmail.com
Associates Degree, Secretarial Science, State University of New York (SUNY) at Farmingdale Agricultural and Technical College, Farmingdale, New York, 1973.
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Relocated from Long Island, NY to Harford County, Maryland in 1975 and have been a resident of Joppatowne since 1983. I worked as Secretary/ Executive Assistant until 1987 when I decided to stay home to become a full-time parent to my two children for the next 12 years. During that time, I was a volunteer at my children’s schools on a regular basis. Both of my children are graduates of Joppatowne High School, and they earned bachelor’s degrees from UMBC and Towson University, respectively.
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Employed 1999 – 2018 (retired) Harford Transit, Harford County Government as Transportation Fare Clerk. Our department was responsible for the collection and tabulation of fares received on bus routes, reconciliation of driver’s paperwork, and input of accurate information into the database used to report ridership to the State of Maryland.
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Volunteer Services to Harford County Public Schools*, 1989-2006
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Parent helper Kindergarten, Joppatowne Elementary School (JES) weekly 1989
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Taught Art to Second Grade class - Parent-Teacher Art Program, JES, 1991-1992
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Chairperson, Cafeteria Parent Volunteers, JES, 1992-1997
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PTA officer, JES – Mayfair Committee JES
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PTA/PTO President Magnolia Middle School (MMS), 1997-1999; Fundraising Chairperson, 1996, MMS
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Participant, Permanent Nominating Caucus, 1994
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PTA officer and Band Boosters member Joppatowne High School (JHS), 1999-2000
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Member of JAMAS – Joppa and Magnolia Area schools
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Member, Family Life & Education Curriculum, Human Development Citizen Advisory Committee 1999 – 2006
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Participant, Read Across America – Dr. Seuss Day Program, Magnolia Elementary School 2016
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Outside Activities - Currently volunteering as Librarian K-3rd grade, Open Bible School, Kingsville, MD
*Some dates may be approximate