Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties recently honored 17 local educators for their accomplishments in the fields of mathematics and science.

Receiving honors this year were nine math teachers and eight 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
Dawne Caine, Windy Hill Middle School
Patricia Casto, Huntingtown High School
Lynn Killius, Patuxent Elementary School

Charles County
Christine Kernozek, T.C. Martin Elementary School
April O’Leary, Thomas Stone High School
LuAnn Stout, General Smallwood Middle School

St. Mary’s County
John Ballard, Lexington Park Elementary School
Cheryl Corwin, Leonardtown Middle School
Anne Wincelowicz, Leonardtown High School

The Outstanding Science Teachers of the Year are listed below.

Calvert County
Mary Gloster, Patuxent High School
Kirk Stiffler, Dowell Elementary School

Charles County
Becky Conrad, Westlake High School
Michael Ficalora, Piccowaxen Middle School
Jason Walent, Milton Somers Middle School

St. Mary’s County
Jennifer Carter, Leonardtown Middle School
Emily Huff, Leonardtown High School
Linda Stewart, Mechanicsville Elementary School