Mary LaMarche (Employee of the year)
Satellite Kitchen Assistant
Bel Air Elementary School
Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air, Md.
To help showcase the meals served at Bel Air, LaMarche started an Instagram account that highlights promotional events as well as fresh produce and entrees served during the school day. She also helped organize a free food show during a back-to-school night, which allowed students, parents and siblings to sample menu items. LaMarche also dedicates her time to the district’s Future Links program, through which she helps teach career skills to special needs adults.