Category: Remembrances

Remembrance by Amber Pieper Glaros I think most of you know I met Jen my first day working in Baltimore City Schools in 2002. I vividly remember my first glimpse of her– joyful, skipping, wearing those Jesus shoes, excited to be back with the kids and to have the year start. We were kindred from…

Remembrance by Kara Clark Hartshorne I met Jen Delaney in early September of 1991, on a Friday night. I was walking down our dorm hallway when I heard “Cecilia” by Simon and Garfunkel blasting—loudly. At that point in my life, the only other people I knew who listened to that song were my parents. So…

Jennifer Delaney March 15, 1973 – November 30, 2025 Jennifer Delaney, 52, a beloved Baltimore City middle school special educator, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30. For more than twenty-five years, she devoted herself to her students with patience, humor, and unwavering respect. She often said that kids were the best coworkers, and she…

Remembrance by Tiyiae Porter Ms. Delaney was more than a teacher for me. She was a steady presence in my life, a source of constant encouragement, and someone who truly cared about me. She believed in all of her students and met them with patience, understanding, and respect. I love you, Ms. Delaney. Back to…