2022 TOY Nominees

2022 Teacher of the Year Program

Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2022 Teacher of the Year

Charles Whittaker

"The faith that parents and the community have in teachers to train future generations is what keeps us striving to ensure we are reaching every student. It is my reason for teaching. I am led by the Chinese Proverb, "If you want happiness for a lifetime, help the next generation."

 

   - Charles Whittaker

Charles Whittaker, a 14-year veteran teacher at the Center of Applied Technology – North, tonight was named the 2022 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year (TOY). Whittaker was also named a finalist for the 2023 Maryland State Teacher of the Year program and was the 2023 Washington Post Teacher of the Year, among a crop of 20 impressive educators throughout the region. 

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About the 2022 Teacher of the Year Honorees

Forty teachers were nominated for the 2022 Teacher of the Year award. These remarkable teachers from schools district-wide are recognized for their commitment to student achievement, their dedication to inclusive education, and their outstanding efforts that extend beyond the classroom. Below are the 2022 Teacher of the Year nominees.

2022 Teacher of the Year Finalists

Lacie Harold

Lacie Harold

Instrumental Music Teacher, Arundel Middle School

Jennifer Lowe

Jennifer Lowe

Special Education Teacher, Crofton High School

Nafeesah Marcellus

Nafeesah Marcellus

Third Grade Teacher, Brock Bridge Elementary School

Molly Stavely

Molly Stavely

English Teacher, Glen Burnie High School

2022 Teacher Of The Year Semifinalists

  • Chesapeake Bay Middle School: Andy Guzik

  • Crofton Woods Elementary School: Patricia Kerner

  • Deale Elementary School: Jenna Borman

  • Marley Middle School: Ada Downing

  • Quarterfield Elementary School: Eric Hare

2022 Teacher Of The Year Nominees

  • Broadneck High School: Molly Fullerton

  • Brooklyn Park Elementary School: Tracy Burke

  • Center of Applied Technology South: Aaron Parks

  • Central Middle School: Robert King

  • Edgewater Elementary School: Sarah Schreffler

  • Folger McKinsey Elementary School: Kate Lepovsky

  • George T. Cromwell Elementary School: Michele Agnes

  • Jacobsville Elementary School: Jessica Walker

  • Linthicum Elementary School: Desiree Hartman

  • Lothian Elementary School: Chelsea McDonald

  • MacArthur Middle School: Sherise Webb

  • Magothy River Middle School: Melissa Saint Amour

  • Meade Middle School: Rebecca Guzman

  • Monarch Global Academy Laurel: Brooke Syring

  • Nantucket Elementary School: Catherine Hoffmann

  • Old Mill Middle School North: Toni Sharer

  • Old Mill Middle School South: David Mallek

  • Pershing Hill Elementary School: Kendra Phelix

  • Riviera Beach Elementary School: Stephanie Wineke

  • Ruth Parker Eason School: Carey Madden

  • Shipley's Choice Elementary School: Lisa Wright

  • Solley Elementary School: Julie Beckwith

  • South River High School: Shannon Ellis

  • Southern Middle School: Kelly LaBrutte

  • Tracey's Elementary School: Mandi Brew

  • Wiley H. Bates Middle School: Erica Frank