2021 TOY Nominees

2021 Teacher Of The Year Program

Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2021 Teacher of the Year

Jing Dai

"Effective teachers never work alone. We must work collaboratively to share a variety of ideas and resources, focus on critical thinking and reflection, and support each other. Learning to teach is an ongoing journey. I will always have something to learn to become a better teacher, but that is my motivation."

 

   - Jing Dai

Jing Dai, Chinese teacher at Meade High School, was named the 2020-2021 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The public announcement came at the conclusion of the 35th annual Excellence in Education Awards, which was broadcasted on AACPS-TV and AACPS’ YouTube channel. Dai also named a finalist for the 2021-2022 Maryland Teacher of the Year by the Maryland State Department of Education.

2021 Teacher of the Year
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About the 2021 Teacher of the Year Honorees

Forty-six educators were nominated for the 2021 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year (TOY) Award. Teachers from across the district were nominated for their dedication to student growth, their commitment to inclusive education, and their extraordinary contributions beyond the classroom. The 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists, semfinalists, and nominees are listed below.

2021 Teacher of the Year Finalists

KELLIE GOFORTH

Kellie Goforth

AVID Teacher, North County High School

Sarah Rippeon Language Arts Teacher Crofton Middle School

Sarah Rippeon

Language Arts Teacher, Crofton Middle School

Jessica Scanlon First Grade Teacher Glendale Elementary School

Jessica Scanlon

First Grade Teacher, Glendale Elementary School

TIMOTHY STEDMAN Physical Education Teacher Crofton High School

Timothy Stedman

Physical Education Teacher, Crofton High School

2021 Teacher Of The Year Semifinalists

  • Annapolis High School: Sebastian Serrano

  • Broadneck High School: Melissa Quigley

  • Chesapeake High School: Ashley Godich

  • Folger McKinsey Elementary School: Sara Wagner

  • Four Seasons Elementary School: Lori Stuart

  • Jacobsville Elementary School: Kathryn Bright

  • Linthicum Elementary School: Meghan Bellarin

  • Magothy River Middle School: Lauren Ebersberger

  • Meade Middle School: Caitlin Oyinlola

  • South River High School: Alison Grava 

2021 Teacher Of The Year Nominees

  • Annapolis Elementary School: Molly Lethbridge-Owens

  • Arnold Elementary School: Stacey Curry

  • Bates Middle School: Marcus Villano

  • Benfield Elementary School: Patricia Bartlett

  • Brooklyn Park Elementary School: Melissa Nauman

  • Central Elemetary School: Tracey Greenberg

  • Chesapeake Bay Middle School: Wendy Hedges

  • Crofton Elementary School: Terri Duswalt

  • Crofton Woods Elementary School: Rebecca West

  • George T. Cromwell Elementary School: Samantha Kelly

  • Lindale Middle School: Leah Noreiga  

  • Lothian Elementary School: Megan Creighton 

  • Marley Middle School: Lisa Maddox

  • Monarch Academy, Glen Burnie Campus: Sonja Bolotin

  • Monarch Global Academy: Maria Cummings

  • Old Mill Middle School North: Fanta Kamara

  • Old Mill Middle School South: Lelia (Jean) Jackson

  • Pershing Hill Elementary School: Dionne English Chambers

  • Quarterfield Elementary School: Jacob Kruger

  • Severna Park Middle School: Renee Austin

  • Shady Side Elementary School: Jenna Weckel

  • Solley Elementary School: Karen Kerr

  • Southern Middle School: Jessica Caldwell

  • Southern High School: Bradley Bittinger

  • Tracey's Elementary School: Dawn Jarman

  • Waugh Chapel Elementary School: Deborah Hock

  • West Meade Early Education Center: Gregory Mueller

  • Windsor Farm Elementary School: Caroline Roskam