Prince Frederick, MD – At a gala event held at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, Donna Miller was named the 2016 Teacher of the Year for Calvert County Public Schools, and Carole Butler was named the Educational Support Person of the Year.
Ms. Miller teaches science to seventh and eighth graders at Windy Hill Middle School (WHMS). Her impressive accomplishments include being selected twice as the WHMS Teacher of the Year. She has been selected to be a Northrup Grumman Teacher Fellow, a Maryland Master Teacher for the Maryland State Department of Education, and the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Outstanding Science Teacher. Her principal, James Kurtz, said, “Donna is a master teacher, and her colleagues recognize her as a valuable resource and leader who is always willing to lend her expertise, knowledge and wisdom. She is a consummate professional, and she cares deeply about her students. In particular, she cares about educating the whole child.”
Ms. Butler, instructional assistant at Northern Middle School (NMS), is a “jack of all trades,” according to her principal, Jaime Webster. As the school based technology coordinator, she puts her background in mathematics and computer science to use by troubleshooting problems, helping teachers and maintaining the school website. She sponsors the award-winning Math Counts team and helps with the school musical. Through her work ethic and attitude, she makes significant contributions to students, colleagues and the school community.
Ms. Miller will move on to the state-level Teacher of the Year competition. The 2016 Maryland Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall.
The nominees from all schools in the district are:
(Teachers listed first, support people second)
- Barstow Elementary School: Ms. Catherine L. Hanley, Ms. Donna L. Gregory
- Beach Elementary School: Ms. Rantessa C. Anderson, Ms. Maria C. Cook
- Calvert Elementary School: Ms. Catherine M. Hogenson, Ms. Beverly J. Hurley
- Dowell Elementary School: Ms. Gwendolyn C. Lewis, Ms. Christina M. Bowers
- Huntingtown Elementary School: Ms. Jill M. Gabrielson, Ms. Susie M. Holland
- Mt. Harmony Elementary School: Ms. Kimberly A. Bracey, Ms. Jennifer M. Latuff
- Mutual Elementary School: Ms. Kristen W. Walker, Ms. Sharon K. Bailey
- Patuxent-Appeal Elem. Campus: Mr. Jason A. Oates, Ms. Shanez T. Garcia
- Plum Point Elementary School: Ms. Kristin D. King, Ms. Lisa J. Kelley
- St. Leonard Elementary School: Ms. Sharon E. Johannesen, Ms. Jennifer A. Smith
- Sunderland Elementary School: Ms. Nicole M. Staudinger, Ms. Melissa A. Russell
- Windy Hill Elementary School: Ms. Julie M. Clower, Ms. Rebecca D. Flowers
- Calvert Middle School: Ms. Shelby A. Harrington, Ms. Teresa F. Richards
- Mill Creek Middle School: Ms. Jessica C. Gentile, Ms. Lori L. Sikorski
- Northern Middle School: Mr. Devin B. Page, Ms. Carole J. Butler
- Plum Point Middle School: Ms. Kathryn H. Weiskircher, Mr. James P. Johnson
- Southern Middle School: Ms. Debra K. Chain, Ms. Priscilla M. Bradley
- Windy Hill Middle School: Ms. Donna M. Miller, Ms. Erin M. Gerrish
- Calvert High School: Ms. Amanda S. Garner, Mr. Randolph L. Stephens, Jr.
- Huntingtown High School: Ms. Elizabeth J. Megonigal, Ms. Sharon L. Seger
- Northern High School: Ms. Kathleen C. Andes, Ms. Lisa M. Singler
- Patuxent High School: Mr. Justin M. Sloan, Ms. Kimberly J. King
- Career & Technology Academy: Mr. Scott F. Lester, Mr. George M. Campbell
- Calvert Country School: Ms. Katie J. Habert, Ms. Deborah A. Weber
- Central Office/DIT: N/A, Mr. Joel M. Parmer
The Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Person of the Year celebration is generously sponsored by the following businesses, organizations and individuals:
Diamond
Bayside Toyota
Benefactor
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Bronze
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
Bill and Cindy Chambers
Choice Floor Center, Inc.
Crow Entertainment, LLC
Gene and Vicky Karol
Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc.
Mathnasium of Dunkirk