Finalists Announced for 2025 Carroll County Teacher of the Year

Eight Carroll County educators have been named finalists for the 2025 Carroll County Teacher of the Year award. The winner will advance to represent Carroll County in the Maryland Teacher of the Year program.

The announcement was made at the 36th Annual Outstanding Teacher Awards, held on March 19, 2025, at Winters Mill High School. The event, organized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Foundation in collaboration with Carroll County Public Schools, recognizes excellence in teaching.

Finalists for Teacher of the Year

The following teachers received Outstanding Teacher Awards and are now in the running for the county’s top teaching honor:

• Leslie Bollinger – PreK-5 Mentor Teacher, Cranberry Station Elementary School

• Jerome Georgiana – Physical Education Teacher, Crossroads Middle School

• Amy Glascock – 5th Grade Teacher, Winfield Elementary School

• Jennifer Goffena – Mathematics Resource Teacher, Shiloh Middle School

• Kristy Groomes – 6th Grade Science Teacher, North Carroll Middle School

• Todd Hartshorn – Social Studies Teacher, Manchester Valley High School

• Margaret Mayberry – Social Studies Teacher, Winters Mill High School

• Jami Robinson – ELA and Math Teacher, Runnymede Elementary School

Each finalist received a $500 award from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Scholarships for Continuing Education

In addition to recognizing outstanding teachers, the Chamber Foundation awarded three $500 scholarships to educators pursuing further training and professional development:

• Andrea Taylor – 1st Grade Teacher, Runnymede Elementary School

• Kaetlin Wienholt – English Teacher, South Carroll High School

• Victoria “Tori” Wolfe – Title I Resource Teacher, Cranberry Station Elementary School

Program Background

The Outstanding Teacher Awards program, now in its 36th year, is a joint initiative of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Carroll County Public Schools. It highlights educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and dedication to their students.

Teachers in the Carroll County Public School System can be nominated by students, parents, teachers, and administrators. The program seeks to recognize those who make a significant impact in their schools and the broader community.

The announcement of the 2025 Carroll County Teacher of the Year is expected later this year.

Photo via Carroll County Public Schools website