Hawks Happenings Hawks mourn loss of community member

KRIS GRAY News Editor

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Sadtler departed from his family at the age of 60 on February 9, 2023. Born in 1963, the former coach, teacher, and businessman left a legacy in his wake.

Sadtler was the son of Allan Phillip Sadtler, Jr. and Edna Lorraine Walter. Born in Montgomery County, he was a student-athlete at Damascus High School involved in football, baseball, and track and field.

He then went on to enroll in Towson State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.

After this, Sadtler moved to Minnesota and attended Mankato State University to pursue a Master’s degree in experiential and outdoor education.

From 1988 to 1990, he was employed as the school programs director at Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio. Later, returning to Maryland, he began working as a local physical education teacher at Harford County Public Schools.

Some of the schools he taught at were Lisby Hillsdale Elementary School and North Harford Middle School.

While at the elementary school, he was the creator of many activities for students. Some examples are the annual Sports Day and the Hoppin’ Hawks jump rope team.

The team is competitive and continues to compete now. They have even previously competed in national tournaments.

At the middle school, his creativity grew even more with the