Hoyer Congratulates Jody Zepp on Being Named 2014-2015 Maryland Teacher of the Year
BALTIMORE, MD –Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement tonight after attending the 24th Annual Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala Reception and Dinner in Baltimore. Local teachers of the year from all 24 school systems were recognized and Jody Zepp, a government and psychology teacher at Hammond High School in Howard County, was selected as the 2014-2015 Maryland Teacher of the Year from among seven finalists. There were also tributes to the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, Brit Kirwan, and the 2014 National Teacher of the Year, Sean McComb, who was Maryland's Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014.
"I was proud to join in paying tribute to Maryland's most outstanding teachers and I congratulate Jody Zepp on her recognition as Maryland Teacher of the Year. The teachers honored tonight are at the forefront of building stronger individuals, which in turn builds stronger communities and a stronger America. Without these extraordinary teachers, Maryland would not have the best education system in America. I'm proud that Maryland is leading the rest of the country in investing for the future by supporting strong education at every level. In Congress, I will continue to work for robust federal funding for our public schools and for an expansion of early childhood education so we can close the achievement gap and make sure all of our graduates are college or career ready."