Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon joined the top 24 teachers across the State Thursday named as the 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year, representing each local school system. "Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year. You represent the great teachers of Maryland, who inspire, lead and support our children every day," said Gov. Larry Hogan. "Too often our teachers are unsung heroes, but our Teacher of the Year program provides an opportunity to celebrate their meaningful work and commitment. Our state’s dedicated educators have kept our students safe and learning during this difficult time, and I’m especially proud of our teachers’ perseverance, ingenuity, and compassion."The 24 educators were selected by their school systems for outstanding commitment to education, equity and community leadership. They represent grade levels from pre-kindergarten through high school and teach in a variety of subject areas including Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Computer Science and Visual Arts.“Our State’s teachers are passionate, highly-skilled and certified professionals who dedicate themselves to nurturing, mentoring and educating our children. Every day they make a difference and go above and beyond expectations,” said Salmon. "Our Maryland Teachers of the Year distinguish themselves by setting an unparalleled benchmark for public service, creativity and love of learning. As a cohort, they will help lead us forward as we bridge to the future and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic."The local winners will compete for the title of Maryland Teacher of the Year, which will be announced virtually during a Maryland Public Television Special on Oct. 7. The individual selected Maryland Teacher of the Year will also compete with all the other state winners across the country for the title of National Teacher of the Year. Winning Teachers of the Year:Allegany County Public Schools - Nicholas Amick, Allegany High School, English, Grade 9Anne Arundel County Public Schools -Jing Dai, Meade High School, Chinese, Grades 9-12Baltimore City Public Schools - Sidney Thomas, Holabird Academy, Social Studies, Grades 7-8Baltimore County Public Schools -Brianna Ross, Deer Park Middle Magnet School, Social Studies, Grade 6Calvert County Public Schools - Jennifer Rachic, Calvert Career & Technology Academy, CTE/Academy of Health Professions, Grades 11-12Caroline County Public Schools - Michelle Foster, Colonel Richardson High School, English, Grades 9-12Carroll County Public Schools - Dawnella Dill, Century High School, English, Grades 9-12 Cecil County Public Schools - Mary Spence, Elkton High School, English Language Arts, Grades 9-12Charles County Public Schools - Alexis Eaton, Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Grade 4 Dorchester Public Schools - Amy Stoops, Hurlock Elementary School, Grade 2 Frederick County Public Schools - Jennifer Perez Ryan, West Frederick Middle School, English, Grades 6-8Garrett County Public Schools - Lindsay Krisher, Southern Garrett High School, Computer Science, Grades 9-12Harford County Public Schools - Lauren Byrd, Hickory Elementary School, Grade 1Howard County Public Schools - Amy Woolf, Oakland Mills Middle School, Science/Biology, Grade 7Kent County Public Schools - Caren R. B. Saunders, Kent County High School, Social Studies/Psychology/TAM CTE, Grades 10-12 (Teacher Academy of MD)Montgomery County Public Schools - Joseph D. Bostic, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, Math, Grade 8Prince George’s County Public Schools - Adrin Leak, DuVal High School, English, Grade 10Queen Anne’s County Public Schools - Stephanie MacKenzie, Sudlersville Middle School, English, Grade 8St. Mary’s County Public Schools - April Ryan, George Washington Carver Elementary School, Visual Art, Grades PreK-5Somerset County Public Schools - Jon Logan Webster, Crisfield Academy & High School, Social Studies, Grades 10-12Talbot County Public Schools - Lauren Greer, St. Michael Middle High School, CTE/Science, Grades 9-12 Washington County Public Schools - Caroline Schlegel, Smithburg High School, Spanish, Grades 9-12 Wicomico County Public Schools - Dustin Thomas, Prince Street Elementary, Physical Education & Health, Grades PreK-5Worcester County Public Schools - Aarti Sangwan, Worcester Technical High School, Physics, Pre-Engineering, Computer Science, Grades 9-12​