WCPS has announced the five finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award. This year’s winner will be announced at a dinner event sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and WCPS on April 16. The winner will go on to compete at the Maryland Teacher of the Year competition as well.
Four of the five finalists are members of WCTA:
- Breanna Calkins
- Marjorie Chapman
- Nicole Potter
- Kimberly Rishell
Congratulations to each of them for this recognition.
Tickets to the event may be purchased from the Chamber at this link. WCTA is proud to be one the area sponsors of this annual event.
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year: BRITTANY COLLINS!
Mrs. Collins teaches 6th/8th Grade English Language Learners at Springfield Middle School.
For details, see the WCPS press release posted here.
Congratulations to all the WCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists for 2024-2025! WCTA is proud of these members for this recognition of their work.
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AUTUMN ACKERMAN, Special Education: Job Development Program Teacher at Marshall Street School
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ASHLEY STOTELMYER, Gifted and Talented Educator at Sharpsburg Elementary School
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ANGIE STOUFFER, Science Teacher at Smithsburg High School
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STEPHANIE TWIGG, 4th/5th Grade Magnet Teacher at Williamsport Elementary School
The 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year was announced on April 17, 2024, at an event hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at Fountain Head Country Club. WCTA is proud to be one the area sponsors of this annual event.