Stephanie Barber-Wehrman, NBCT
Principal
Email: stephanie_barber-wehrman@hcpss.org
Phone: 410-880-5930
I am a proud wife and mother of three young children, all under the age of seven. My family and I live in Howard County, where we enjoy spending time outdoors together. A native of Anne Arundel County, I attended Towson University, earning a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. After several years of teaching fourth grade, I pursued my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Administration from McDaniel College.
Throughout my career, I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade, before transitioning into teacher support and student intervention role, and ultimately school leadership. I served as principal of a Title I Community School in Prince George’s County for seven years.
As I begin my fourth year in HCPSS and at GES, remains to cultivate a healthy, safe, and supportive environment where staff feel valued and students’ needs are met, all while maintaining high expectations for teaching and learning.
Betina Esguerra-Brown, NBCT
Assistant Principal
Email: betina_esguerra-brown@hcpss.org
Phone: 410-880-5930
I am thrilled to have recently joined the Howard County Public School System and look forward to a wonderful school year filled with connection, collaboration, and growth! I’m excited to build meaningful relationships, foster a positive school climate and culture, and support excellence in education.
Education truly runs in my blood! My mother is a retired English teacher in Japan, and my grandmother is a retired English professor and high school principal in the Philippines. I am Filipino by birth and American by choice, and I proudly bring my multicultural and multilingual experiences to my work. I speak English, Tagalog, and Spanish and value the diverse perspectives that make our school communities so special.
I have worked in education for more than two decades, serving students from early childhood through high school. My experience includes teaching Head Start, 1st grade, 4th grade Math, 8th grade Social Studies, and 9th grade Social Studies. I have been a National Board-Certified Teacher since 2019 and have served in leadership roles as an Assistant Principal, Technology Instructional Lead Teacher, and Grade Level Chairperson.
I earned my Master’s in Reading Education from Bowie State University and my Administration certification from the University of Maryland. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in School System Leadership at the University of Maryland.
I’m excited for this next chapter and look forward to learning, leading, and growing alongside the students, families, and educators of HCPSS!
School Overview
The Mission of Guilford Elementary School is to ensure excellence in teaching and learning in a safe, welcoming school environment, which will allow each student to develop and embrace the opportunities afforded to them so that they will participate responsibly in our diverse and changing world.
Our Vision at Guilford Elementary School is to maintain a collaborative learning community reflective of the partnership we share between the students, parents and our dedicated staff. Through this partnership, we continually strive to ensure the academic success of all students by encouraging their academic, physical, emotional, and social development so as to direct their paths toward college and career readiness.
School Hours: Arrival 9:10 - 9:25am Dismissal 3:55 - 4:05pm
School Colors: Blue and Yellow
School Mascot: Tiger
School Motto: Always Be Kind
Guilford ROARS with Success!
R - Respect
O - Ownership of Actions
A - Positive Attitudes
R - Responsibility
S - Shows Empathy
On April 22, 2026, Guilford Elementary School achieved sustainable green school status after 14 years as a Maryland Green School from the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE).
Our students and staff achieved this honor by demonstrating and integrating sustainable environmental management practices, supporting environmental education, performing environmental service learning projects,and having community engagement.
Cluster 3 Board of Education Representative
Howard County public schools are divided into school clusters, which are assigned to individual Board members to facilitate school visitations, attend special events, and provide a point of contact for each school community. View all BOE school cluster assignments.
Guilford Elementary School BOE Representative: Jolene Mosley