“Mrs. [Brittany] Gonzalez and Ms. [Danielle] Stauber gave my autistic daughter a chance to prove herself,” said a Poplar Tree parent about the school’s music teachers. The parent nominated the teachers for FCPS CARES after the All-County Chorus Festival. 

“Autism comes with its own unique challenges, and we cannot thank them enough for building up our  young girl to find her joy in exactly who she is,” the parent said. “Mrs. Gonzalez and Ms. Stauber have taken the time to understand my child’s needs and work tirelessly to create a nurturing and inclusive program where my child feels not only respected, but challenged. We are truly blessed to have these two women in the lives of our children. They have helped my daughter find a safe place with her unique voice where she not only can feel at peace, but truly thrive.”

Also recognized in March as FCPS CARES recipients of the month were:

• Jean Wyche, Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Matthias, and Spencer Jamieson, Willow Oaks Administration Center
• Felecia Allen, Colvin Run Elementary School
• Jennifer Reynolds, Parklawn Elementary School
• Mary Allan, Hayfield Secondary School
• Leah Johnson, Centreville High School

FCPS CARES is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Read more about all the recipients. Learn how you can acknowledge an FCPS employee.