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 eight math teachers and nine 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 cash award. This is the 20th year that the Cooperative has recognized local math and science teachers.
SMECO president and CEO Austin J. Slater, Jr. welcomed the award recipients and their guests to a dinner held in their honor. He explained SMECO’s role as being “focused on providing reliable service and member programs, as well as helping to develop our communities.” Slater also emphasized that “a good education, brought about by good teachers, is critical to the future of our youth and vital to the continued success of businesses like SMECO, because well-educated students bring valuable math and science skills to the workplace.”
The Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year are listed below.
Calvert County
Catherine Martin, Huntingtown High School
Julie Morrison, Calvert High School
Charles County
Elizabeth Thoma, La Plata High School
Linda Breitinger, Piccowaxen Middle School
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