{"id":87471,"date":"2024-05-21T15:04:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T19:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/?p=87471"},"modified":"2024-12-18T15:05:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T20:05:39","slug":"toy-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/toy-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland State Board and MSDE Honor 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Maryland State Board and MSDE Honor 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year<\/h2>\n

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BALTIMORE (May 21, 2024) <\/span><\/strong>\u2013 Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building. Each of the state\u2019s 24 school systems selects a Teacher of the Year who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSo many Marylanders owe their success to the educator who first believed in them. Today, we honor a class of extraordinary teachers who are helping all of our students see farther and reach higher,\u201d said <\/span>Gov. Wes Moore<\/span><\/strong>. \u201cI thank these twenty-four Marylanders for raising their hands to serve. And I want them to know that they have a full partner in the State House. Together, we will ensure that every Maryland child receives a world-class education.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Teacher of the Year honorees represent outstanding commitment to education, equity and community leadership. Over the next year, they will work together to address critical policy issues.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThese teacher-leaders in our classrooms have consistently demonstrated their incredible skill and love of teaching and learning by helping our students achieve success while in our schools and long after,\u201d said <\/span>State Board of Education President Clarence C. Crawford<\/span><\/strong>. \u201cI am elated to extend congratulations and sincere admiration on behalf of each member of the State Board to the 2024-2025 Maryland Teachers of the Year. It is an honor to recognize their service to our state and to our children.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The honorees comprise a diverse array of educators, spanning grade levels from pre-kindergarten through high school across subject areas, encompassing language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, engineering, computer science and visual arts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOur Teacher of the Year honorees embody the dedication, creativity and passion that define outstanding teaching,\u201d said <\/span>Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools<\/span><\/strong>. \u201cThey create the magic that happens daily in the classroom. We are proud to have them represent the remarkable educators across the state, and we are grateful for their work in raising the bar for Maryland schools and accelerating student achievement.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This fall, one honoree will be selected as Maryland Teacher of the Year and go on to compete for National Teacher of the Year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The <\/span>Maryland Teacher of the Year Program<\/span><\/a> acknowledges, advocates for, and commemorates outstanding achievements within the teaching field. This initiative serves to highlight the indispensable role of classroom educators, who play a vital part in the nurturing and development of Maryland\u2019s youth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2024-2025 Teachers of the Year\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Allegany County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 David Buskirk, Beall Elementary School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Anne Arundel County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Elizabeth Heist, Lake Shore\u00a0 Elementary School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baltimore City Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Kat Locke-Jones, Hampstead Hill Academy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baltimore County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Stephanie Gerhold, Woodlawn Middle School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Calvert County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Meagan Jeffries, Sunderland Elementary School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Caroline County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Danielle Dennis, Colonel Richardson High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carroll County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Brian Thompson, Westminster Elementary School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cecil County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Brittany Rigdon, Cecil County School of Technology<\/span>, <\/span>Landscaping & Horticulture Production<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Charles County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Joshua Clark, Henry E. Lackey High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dorchester County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Katelyn Robinson, Maple Elementary School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Frederick County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Ivette Vichot-Taboas, Urbana Elementary School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Garrett County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Kaitlyn Bolyard, Yough Glades Elementary\u00a0 School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Harford County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Erica Richardson, Joppatowne High School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Howard County Public School System <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Jessica Nichols, River Hill High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kent County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014Kaitlyn Wright, Kent County Middle School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Montgomery County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Melissa Porter Parks, Gaithersburg High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prince George\u2019s County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Kathy Russell, Rose Valley Elementary School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Queen Anne\u2019s County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Megan Borga, Kennard<\/span> Elementary School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Lauren Runkles, Great Mills High School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Somerset County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Zachary Bartemy, Somerset County Technical High School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Talbot County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Jeremy Hillyard, Easton High School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Washington County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Brittany Collins, Springfield Middle School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wicomico County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Debbie Reynolds, Wicomico Middle School<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Worcester County Public Schools <\/span><\/strong>\u2014 Gabrielle Remington, Stephen Decatur Middle School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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