“Behind each and every one of us, there is a teacher who believed in us and pushed us to succeed,” said Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. “And the impact of the teachers in this room has undoubtedly shaped the success of countless Marylanders. The Moore-Miller Administration thanks all of you for your work you do to shape Maryland’s future.”
“Our teachers are the heroes of our state,” said First Lady Dawn Moore. “You do the quiet, diligent work of building a better world. And so tonight, we are here to make some noise in your honor!”
Dewdney, who has taught Pre-K at The Commodore John Rodgers School in Baltimore City for ten years and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, is using the latest studies in neuroscience to inform her professional technique. She plans to pursue a doctorate in education.
The celebration came as the Maryland State Department of Education recently announced Maryland’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Visit MSDE’s website to view the full list of the Maryland 2022-2023 Teachers of the Year.
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