PRESS RELEASE
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties recently honored 16 local educators for their accomplishments in the fields of mathematics and science.
Receiving honors this year were nine mathematics teachers and seven science teachers from schools in the three counties. The teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the areas of creativity, rapport with students, enthusiasm for teaching, professionalism, and innovative teaching methods. Each teacher received a plaque and a check for $250. Awards were presented at a dinner held in their honor.
The Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year are listed below.
Calvert County
Charles County
St. Mary’s County
The Outstanding Science Teachers of the Year are listed below.
Calvert County
Charles County
St. Mary’s County
 The Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year. Top row, from left: Cindy Carpenter, Leonardtown Elementary School; Jennifer Konefal, Henry E. Lackey High School, Donna Thorstensen, Esperanza Middle School; and Deborah Horstkamp, Mutual Elementary School. Bottom row: Christine Lee, Appeal Elementary School; Bonnie Brown, Patuxent High School; Jacqueline Wynkoop, Mary H. Matula Elementary School; Kimberly Reynolds, Leonardtown High School; and Deborah Simmons, Milton M. Somers Middle School. |
The Outstanding Science Teachers of the Year. From left: Deanna Kuhn, Eva Turner Elementary School; Linda Campbell, Henry E. Lackey High School; and Jon Eichenmuller, Benjamin Banneker Elementary School. Bottom row: Stefanie Icaza, Leonardtown High School ; Marissa Troise, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School ; Catherine Kennedy, Margaret Brent Middle School ; and Douglas Kohan, Appeal Elementary School. |
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