{"id":84460,"date":"2022-10-06T19:44:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T23:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/?p=84460"},"modified":"2023-01-26T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T20:07:32","slug":"baltimore-city-elementary-school-teacher-berol-dewdney-named-2022-23-maryland-teacher-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/baltimore-city-elementary-school-teacher-berol-dewdney-named-2022-23-maryland-teacher-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore City Elementary School Teacher Berol Dewdney Named 2022-23 Maryland Teacher Of The Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CONTACT:\u00a0 <\/strong>Lora Rakowski, lora.rakowski@maryland.gov<\/a>
410-767-0486<\/p>\n

BALTIMORE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
BEROL DEWDNEY NAMED <\/strong>2022-23 MARYLAND
TEACHER OF THE YEAR <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

BALTIMORE, MD (October 6, 2022)<\/strong> \u2013 In a celebration of Maryland teachers, tonight the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year: Berol Dewdney, a pre-kindergarten teacher at The Commodore John Rodgers School in the Baltimore City Public Schools System.<\/p>\n

\"Baltimore<\/a>The 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the year program was co-hosted by Brianna Ross, 2022 Maryland Teacher of the year, and Denise Koch of WJZ-13 on MPT2 stations and online at mpt.org\/toy<\/a>. In the television special hosted by Maryland Public Television (MPT), MSDE made the announcement while honoring Maryland teachers and their commitment to excellence in education. While also marking the 32nd year of the Maryland Teacher of the Year program, the special showcased all 24 Maryland local Teachers of the Year.\u00a0 Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury commended Maryland\u2019s educators with special messages.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to congratulate Ms. Dewdney on this tremendous achievement along with the leadership, educators, and students at The Commodore John Rodgers School,” said Governor Hogan. “Maryland\u2019s teachers are among the best in the nation. They play a vital role in educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders, and I want to thank each and every one of them for their commitment to public service.”<\/p>\n

Ms. Dewdney, who teaches pre-kindergarten, believes education is fundamental to the practice of freedom and democracy itself.\u00a0Ms. Dewdney earned her bachelor\u2019s from Colby College (2013) and her master\u2019s from Johns Hopkins (2015). A designated model teacher, she will enter her tenth year teaching Pre-kindergarten at Commodore John Rodgers and serves as team lead, Tools of the Mind endorsed curriculum lead, and instructional coach across the district.<\/p>\n

Ms. Dewdney will go on to compete for the National Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced in April 2023. She will spend the upcoming year as a speaker and advisor in Maryland and will also join other state winners from across the United States in programs and events hosted by the National Teacher of the Year Program, including a White House Ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Maryland State Board of Education, I extend sincere congratulations to Ms. Dewdney and all of Maryland\u2019s outstanding educators who are a true inspiration to their colleagues and students,\u201d said State Board President Clarence C. Crawford. \u201cStudent achievement in Maryland begins with the dedicated teachers who are integral to ensuring our students receive a high-quality education and positive learning experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finalists were selected by a panel of judges from key Maryland education organizations representing principals, teachers, school boards, and teacher unions. Selection criteria were based on a rigorous set of written narratives and interviews that included discussion around student engagement, creativity in instructions, improved school culture, education and instruction reaching beyond the classroom, community collaboration, and student achievement results.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of teachers across the State of Maryland, I extend an excited congratulations to Ms. Dewdney and The Commodore John Rodgers School community! Ms. Dewdney\u2019s dedication to our youngest learners makes a foundational impact on the success of their school careers and indeed, their lives,\u201d said State Board Member Rachel McCusker. \u201cI know she will embrace the professional adventure ahead of her, representing the State of Maryland with pride as our entrant in the National Teacher of the Year program. Congratulations to all the local Teachers of the Year and thank you for the outstanding things you do each and every day to build strong, resilient minds that will shape Maryland communities for years to come!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that the single most important school-based factor in student success is the teacher in front of the classroom. Teachers profoundly impact the positive trajectory of students\u2019 lives, and we must recognize, support and elevate these consummate professionals, who bring their knowledge, skills, and passion to classrooms across the State,\u201d said State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury. \u201cAs an early childhood educator, Ms. Dewdney is setting the foundation for positive outcomes in school and life. On behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education, congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment and thank you for everything you are doing in helping us lead forward the Blueprint generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Dewdney was selected from a group of seven outstanding finalists announced last month, who include: Charles Whittaker, Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Alicia Amaral Freeman, Baltimore County Public Schools; Jonathan Kurtz, Frederick County Public Schools; Ashley Gereli, Harford County Public Schools; Elizabeth McDonald, Washington County Public Schools; and Rebecca Mathews, Wicomico County Public Schools.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur students, educators, school leaders, families and communities in Maryland are unstoppable,\u201d said Berol Dewdney 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year, and Commodore John Rodgers Elementary teacher in Baltimore City. \u201cI am forever grateful for the honor and privilege it is to learn from their leadership and serve alongside their revolutionary power.\u00a0 As my pre-kindergarten students cheer daily, \u2018We are ready to lead!\u2019 Maryland will lead with love and build an equitable world that is worthy of our student’s greatness by elevating their leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Maryland Teacher of the Year program is sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education with its presenting partners, McDonalds\u00ae Family Restaurants of Baltimore, and Northrop Grumman Corporation along with platinum sponsors: Maryland Public Television, NTA Life\/a Horace Mann Company, and The Whiting Turner Contracting Company. The Gold Sponsors are Baltimore Sun, Bank of America, Maryland State Education Association, and WJZ-13.<\/p>\n

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2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year Press Release<\/a><\/p>\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
\nCONTACT:\u00a0 Lora Rakowski, lora.rakowski@maryland.gov<\/a>410-767-0486
\nBALTIMORE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERBEROL DEWDNEY NAMED 2022-23 MARYLAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR \u00a0
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