About Us

As an educator in the Howard County Public School System for over 20 years, I am excited to enter into my second year as the Principal of Bonnie Branch Middle School. I am a product of Howard County Public Schools as I attended Talbott Springs Elementary, Clarksville Middle School, Harper’s Choice Middle School, and I am a proud graduate of Wilde Lake High School. I attended Howard University, in Washington, D.C., where I earned a B.A. in English and my Masters of Education. I am committed to providing an engaging academic environment for all students and building a school community in which the well-being of each and every one of our students is consistently the priority. I will continue to collaborate with the BBMS staff to provide our students with challenging and rigorous academics, as well as meaningful experiences to enrich their growth and development. I look forward to all of the staff and students at BBMS stretching themselves to achieve their ultimate potential. Please note, that I can be contacted at lisa_smithson@hcpss.org.

I am thrilled to be the new Assistant Principal Bonnie Branch Middle School! I have been working in education since 2001 and with nearly 14 years of experience as an educator in Howard County, I have held various positions, including G/T Resource teacher, ESOL teacher, Science teacher, Instructional Team Leader, and Grade Level Team Leader. I hold a Master of Education degree in Biology from Iona University and an Administration Certificate from Towson University.  For 4 years, I served as a coordinator for the Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development. Last year I served as the Administrative Intern at Bonnie Branch Middle School. I am excited to remain a part of the Bonnie Branch community, helping to ensure a welcoming, supportive and academically challenging environment for our students. I look forward to seeing you all and sharing in the school year ahead!

Hi, my name is Matthew Brewrink, and I’m excited to join the administrative team this school year. I bring 15 years of experience in education, beginning as an elementary teacher and Math Support Teacher, then moving into middle school. As a parent of a 6th and 2nd grader, I value our work from both the educator and parent perspective. I enjoy golf, home projects, and cooking for my family.

I am driven by the opportunity to make a positive impact each day and am passionate about supporting schools, staff, and families to create meaningful experiences for students. I lead with purpose, efficiency, and a strong focus on relationships and student growth. I look forward to my time at Bonnie Branch Middle and the opportunity to work with this community!