Nominees

JENNIE MERRILL

Jennie Merrill

Finalist, 2015 Maryland Teacher of the Year

5th Grade Teacher, Severna Park Elementary School

"It is my job, duty, and privilege to unlock a child’s gift every day. It is my mission to believe in each student and look for that spark inside of them that makes them special or 'gifted.' I believe that each child has a spark inside of them that shines brighter than any other that when unlocked, will lead to a new world of possibilities."

Press release

Ms. Merrill shares her story with the Faces of AACPS. 

2015 Finalists

MEREDITH CLABORN

Meredith Claborn

Kindergarten Teacher, Broadneck Elementary School

IRIS CRANKFIELD

Iris Crankfield

English Teacher, South River High School

Ms. Crankfield shares her story with the Faces of AACPS. 

KRISTEN DUFFY

Kristen Duffy

1st Grade Teacher, Bodkin Elementary School

CHRISTINE MCCALLISTER

Christine Mccallister

Science Teacher, Meade Middle School

2015 Semi-finalists & Nominees

  • Arthur Murphy, Annapolis High School (Semifinalist)

  • Kasey Poynton, Annapolis Middle School

  • Debbie Knight, Arnold Elementary School

  • Jean Melton Koch, Bates Middle School

  • Sonya Muhitch, Belvedere Elementary School

  • Valerie Bennett, Broadneck High School

  • Kelsey Burdette, Brooklyn Park Elementary School

  • Gail Wood, Central Special Education School

  • Donna Fava, Chesapeake Bay Middle School

  • Cher Ann Pitaniello, Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School

  • Robert Abbott, Crofton Middle School School

  • Meghan Pazmino, Frank Hebron-Harman Elementary School

  • Cathy Mitchell, Freetown Elementary School

  • Angela Speach, Glen Burnie High School

  • Patience Windsor, Glendale Elementary School

  • Koren Donnor, Jessup Elementary School

  • Kristy Wiggins, Jones Elementary School

  • Katherine Slomer, Lindale Middle School

  • Amanda Talbot, Linthicum Elementary School (Semifinalist)

  • Jeanne Green, Lothian Elementary School

  • Brenda Osborne, MacArthur Middle School

  • Bethany Ann Husak, Marley Middle School (Semifinalist)

  • Tamara Saxon, Mary E. Moss Academy

  • Karen Pfarr, Monarch Global Academy

  • Gregory Soloman, Northeast High School

  • Patricia McMahon, Old Mill Middle School North

  • Toniann Shaffer, Quarterfield Elementary School

  • Kara Holden, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School

  • Wesley Emlet, Rippling Woods Elementary School

  • Deena Settineri, Rolling Knolls Elementary School

  • Kevin Valenti, Severn River Middle School

  • Andrea Alcombright, Severna Park Middle School

  • Patricia Shryock, Shady Side Elementary School

  • Tamara Chilipko, Solley Elementary School

  • Marina Thompson, Southern Middle School

  • Rachael Morrison, Southern High School (Semifinalist)

  • Karen Jones-Lantzy, Tracey’s Elementary School

  • Jamie Gass, Van Bokkelen Elementary School

  • Clare Goggin, West Annapolis Elementary School

  • Kimberly Mason, Windsor Farm Elementary School (Semifinalist)

  • Katherine Jenkins, Woodside Elementary School

2015 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM.