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Atholton Elementary School
6700 Seneca Drive · Columbia, MD 21046 · 410-313-6853
Hours: 9:25 am - 3:55 pm		 Active Learning
Excellent Teaching
Success for All

Administrators

Principal: Lauren Bauer 
Mrs. Lauren Bauer has been with the Howard County Public School System since 1987.  Her career began at Worthington Elementary  as a first grade teacher.  She was an Assistant Principal for eight years before beginning at Atholton in 2000.  Mrs. Bauer attended the University of Maryland and Loyola College earning degrees in Sociology/Early Childhood Education and School Administration.

In her free time, she spends time outdoors and teaches at Howard Community College.


Assistant Principal: Debra Anoff
Mrs. Anoff has been an educator for 18 years, with 6 years in the Howard County Public School System. Her first teaching experience began in California where she taught for 4 years. She then moved to Arizona where she spent the next 10 years teaching a variety of grades. Mrs. Anoff finally came back to Maryland where she grew up. Here in Howard County, she taught at Laurel Woods Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary before she was appointed Assistant Principal at Atholton Elementary School in 2006.

Her career as an educator has been wonderful thus far and her life-long journey as learner, teacher, and now administrator continues to soar. She believes that all children can and will learn provided that they have the best resources, and more importantly—people working with them.




Mission Statement

Our vision at Atholton Elementary School is to create a collaborative learning community where...
  • Staff, students, parents and community share a common commitment towards ensuring success for each child
  • Staff and parents share information in a collaborative process
  • Staff, students and parents set and understand curriculum goals
  • Students receive feedback regarding progress towards goals
  • Diversity is valued, encouraged, and celebrated
  • A safe and nurturing environment provides a foundation to build confident children who are willing to take risks in order to grow
  • The curriculum is challenging and lessons are planned around best practices
  • Children enjoy learning and display a positive attitude towards school
  • The academic and emotional needs of every child are addressed
  • Parents and visitors feel welcome and become actively involved in the life of our school
  • Staff members are appreciated and encouraged to continue to grow and develop professionally
  • Fun and creativity are important aspects in planning that support our goal of continuous progress for all