FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2015
The Maryland Council for Social Studies has selected Lisa Walker, 5th grade teacher at Barstow Elementary School, as the 2015 Social Studies Teacher of the Year. The recipient must be a current elementary educator who has made a significant contribution to social studies in a public or private Maryland school. In addition, Ms. Walker has exhibited outstanding professional qualities in working with students, colleagues, and the community.
According to Supervisor of Social Studies Rebecca Bowen, “Lisa is the ultimate professional. She collaborates with not only her grade level peers but with teachers across multiple grade levels and schools. She is a true advocate for elementary social studies instruction and is passionate about extending her personal knowledge as it relates to social studies.”
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