The goal of the Career Pathways Ambassador Program is to bring awareness of career development services to MCPS support professionals and their supervisors and to provide more meaningful and timely access to information and resources related to career development at MCPS.
The Career Pathways Ambassador Program supports the Board of Education's Strategic Priority: Professional and Operational Excellence.
A Career Pathways Ambassador is an MCPS supporting services employee who is dedicated to expanding opportunities for all employees to learn about and access career development resources, professional development training, and more with student success in mind.
Ambassadors are excited to work for MCPS and find different ways to engage with employees at their work locations including but not limited to: creating a staff newsletter or bulletin board, holding information sessions, and having 1:1 conversations with staff about their career goals.
The Career Pathways Program's Ambassador Program aims to empower MCPS support professionals and supervisors by providing them with timely and meaningful access to career development information and resources. Through this strategic initiative, we strive to raise awareness, foster professional growth, and support the career advancement of our dedicated staff.
To cultivate a well-informed, engaged, and professionally fulfilled community of support professionals within MCPS, contributing to a dynamic and thriving educational environment.
The Ambassador Program is a 2-year commitment. Every two years, the Career Pathways team recruits new Ambassadors for the following school year.
News about information sessions, how to apply, and more will be posted on the Career Pathways website, and here, when applications are being accepted.
If you are interested in becoming a Career Pathways Ambassador review the job description linked below to determine if this role is a good fit for you.
Career Pathways Ambassador - Job Description .pdf
Optionally, you may complete this form to be added to a waitlist if you are interested in becoming a Career Pathways Ambassador. Note: Completing this form does not guarantee a spot in future cohorts. Interested individuals will receive communication about how to apply when the application is re-opened.
Meet the FY2025-2026 Career Pathways Ambassadors below!
The Career Pathways Team is proud to have ambassadors who work in all different types of roles in MCPS, from different backgrounds who each bring a unique perspective to the work we do.
Ruth Augustin
School Administrative Secretary
Rockville High School
Elena Baxter
Staffing Assistant
Dept. Talent Acquisition
Gregory Bishop
Maintenance and Operations Trainer
Div. Maintenance and Operations
Tina Booth
Business Services Analyst
Supply & Property Management
Vicki Brown
Educational Interpreter
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Programs
Sandra Cochran
Specialist, Insurance & Retirement
Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC)
Wendy Davis
School Financial Specialist
Francis Scott Key Middle School
Leslie Garcia
Bus Route Supervisor
Clarksburg Depot
Luis Guardado
Maintenance and Operations Assistant Manager
Div. Maintenance and Operations - Downcounty
Paige Herndon
Media Assistant
Quince Orchard High School
Tammy Hertel
School Administrative Secretary
Brooke Grove Elementary School
Ashley Holmes
School Secretary
Richard Montgomery High School
Sonia Illanes
Special Education Paraeducator
John F. Kennedy High School
Doris Koehler
Special Education Paraeducator
Burning Tree Elementary School
Leida Martinez
Social Services Assistant
Head Start Unit
Katrina Queen
Admin. Services Manager
Office of Chief of Staff
Lourdes Quintanilla
Special Education Paraeducator
MCITP - East County
Sandra Quiroga
Specialist, Payroll
Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC)
Daniela Romero
Specialist, Benefits Collection
Div. of Controller
Tamea Stover
Social Services Assistant
Head Start Unit
Terri Tomlinson
Admin. Operations Secretary
DOT Central Administration
Toni Waterton
School Registrar
Rockville High School
Sharon Stream
Transportation Cluster Manager
Bethesda Depot