The Marian Greenblatt Excellence in Education Veteran Teacher Award recognizes full- time teachers in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who have a demonstrated record
of promoting student success, such as closing the achievement gap. One of the veteran teacher award winners is chosen as the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Teacher of the Year and goes on to represent MCPS as a contender for the Maryland State Teacher of the Year award, and could become the National Teacher of the Year.
The Marian Greenblatt Excellence in Education First Year Teacher Award recognizes a full-time teacher in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who has a demonstrated record of
promoting student success, such as closing the achievement gap. This teacher contributes to a professional learning community of students, staff, parents, and community.
The Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award award recognizes a full-time teacher in Pre-K through Grade 12 who instills in students a desire to learn
and achieve. Each nominee must have a minimum of five years teaching experience, three of which must be in the school system he or she is currently serving. This teacher
must also understand the individual needs of students, encourage their talents, and foster their self- esteem, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and
the ability to share it effectively with students, foster cooperative relationships with their colleagues and the community as well as demonstrate outstanding leadership.
