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    2020 Maryland Teacher of the Year

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    Teresa Beilstein, Teacher of the year 2020

    Teresa Beilstein
    Anne Arundel County Public Schools
    South Shore Elementary School




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    ​Maryland Teacher of the Year. Educating the Future logo

    Maryland State Board Recognition
    May 21, 2019

    Meet the Teachers

    2020 
    Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalists


    October 28, 2019Highlights from MPT

    Highlights from MPT


    In the News: 

    • Allegany - Sarah Llewellyn
    • Anne Arundel - Teresa Beilstein
    • Baltimore City - Kyair Butts
    • Baltimore County - Kristen Nielsen
    • Calvert - Dr. Nathan Kimbro
    • Caroline - Shawn Parks
    • Carroll – Brandi Jason
    • Cecil - Jossie Perry
    • Charles - Melinda Wright
    • Dorchester - Charlene Zinnel
    • Frederick - Michael Franklin
    • Garrett - Amy Rowan
    • Harford - Paige Milanoski
    • Howard - Gregory Murach
    • Kent - Kirsten Krauss
    • Montgomery - Madeline Hanington
    • Prince George's - Angelica Brooks
    • Queen Anne's - Heather Efland
    • St. Mary's - Jennifer Cord
    • Somerset - Christina N. South
    • Talbot - Kevin Carroll
    • Washington - Joshua Edwards
    • Wicomico - Shane Morton
    • Worcester - Gina Russell


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