Washington County Public Schools Archives

Baltimore County educator among finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Monday named six finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for elementary school students, and an educator from Baltimore County is among them. The awards, established in 1983, honor teachers in grades K-12 who demonstrate deep content knowledge and the ability to motivate and enable students to […]

Maryland State Board, Department of Education recognize 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury joined the newly selected 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year in a special recognition on Tuesday at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Each local education agency (LEA) selects a local Teacher of the Year, who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “Maryland’s educators work tirelessly […]

BCPS educator among finalists for 2022-2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has named seven teachers as finalists for 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The finalists are: Charles Whittaker of Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Berol Dewdney of Baltimore City Public Schools; Alicia Amaral Freeman of Baltimore County Public Schools; Jonathan Kurtz of Frederick County Public Schools; Ashley Gereli of Harford County Public Schools; […]