Hoyer Hosts Luncheon With Outstanding Fifth District Educators

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) hosted a luncheon to recognize 14 outstanding teachers and principals in the Fifth District. Among those who attended are the recipients of the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, County Teacher of the Year for Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's, and Prince George's Counties, and the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award.

"I'm proud that Maryland's public school system is rated among the best in the nation and there is no doubt that we have Maryland teachers to thank for that distinction,"stated Congressman Hoyer. "Each year, I am pleased to bring together exemplary teachers in the Fifth District, hear about their successes, challenges, and best practices, and discuss what Congress can do to support our nation's schools. I thank this year's honorees for joining me today and I congratulate them on their well-deserved recognition."

Honorees at today's luncheon included:

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

·         Sharon Ferralli, Principal, Four Seasons Elementary, Principal of Excellence

·         Christina Houstian, Social Studies Teacher, Broadneck High, County Teacher of the Year

·         Michael Miller, Music Teacher, Old Mill High, Agnes Meyer

CALVERT COUNTY

·         Ramona Crowley, Principal, Huntingtown Elementary, Principal of Excellence

·         Sally Wolfe, Media Specialist, Sunderland Elementary, Agnes Meyer

·         Laura Collins, Science Teacher, Plum Point Middle, County Teacher of the Year

CHARLES COUNTY

·         Kristin Shields, Principal, Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary, Principal of Excellence

·         Kim King, Math Teacher, Milton M. Somers Middle, County Teacher of the Year

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

·         Carletta Marrow, Principal, Dr. Henry A. Wise High, Principal of Excellence

·         Coit Hendley, Science Teacher, Eleanor Roosevelt High, Agnes Meyer

·         Laura Shelton, Science Teacher, Benjamin D. Foulois Creative & Performing Arts Academy, County Teacher of the Year

ST. MARY'S COUNTY

·         Garth Bowling, Principal, Chopticon High, Principal of Excellence

·         Christina Caperones, Kindergarten Teacher, White Marsh Elementary, Agnes Meyer

·         Kathleen Reineke, Instructional Resource Teacher, Oakville Elementary, County Teacher of the Year