Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School teacher Joseph Bostic, Jr., was named the 2021-2022 MCPS Teacher of the Year during a virtual celebration on April 28. Bostic will now go on to compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Per MCPS:
Bostic is the math content specialist and 8th grade team leader at King Middle School. He expects greatness from his students and is a fierce advocate for them. He supports them and holds them accountable. Parents, students and colleagues describe him as a patient, caring and inspirational leader. Coworkers say he is hard-working, relentless and creative. An action plan he developed led to a reduction of truancies schoolwide from more than 33 percent to less than 25 percent. He uses data to modify instruction to meet student needs, resulting in better student performance on assessments. He is a member of the school improvement team and instructional leadership team, and led the creation of the school’s math webpage, which provides valuable resources to families. As a CARES program tutor, he holds “jam sessions” to help students with math work; spends time with high-need students during lunch; and facilitates teacher mentor groups for some students. He spearheaded a free college and resource fair for students and parents. As a coach, he recruits athletes, teaches them life lessons and motivates them to perform at their highest level. He is an electrical engineer, and works to recruit teacher candidates in the STEM fields. He has also worked to increase teacher diversity through MCPS’ Conversation series and the BOND (Building Our Network of Diversity) project, which focuses on recruiting, supporting and retaining male educators of color.
Bostic was one of three finalists for Teacher of the Year, along with Sara Kopf, first grade teacher at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School School, and Patricia Richards, science teacher at Walter Johnson High School.
The Marian Greenblatt Education Fund named the finalists.
The three Teacher of the Year finalists each receive $2,000 from the Greenblatt Education Fund. They will also receive a cash prize from the MCPS Educational Foundation.
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17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Now in its 17th year, the Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family-friendly street festival featuring 150+ renowned authors, poets, and literary organizations. Enjoy live music on five stages, special guest speakers, military veteran writers and comedians, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children's program, and much more.
Admission is free, and attendees will also be able to explore a marketplace of books and food offerings from local vendors.
Not your average book festival! This festival offers something for everyone!
17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11am-4pm (held rain or shine!)
Howard Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
www.dayofthebook.com
Instagram: @kensingtonbookfestival
Contact: Elisenda Sola-Sole, Festival Director
301-949-9416 (text preferred)
FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES By: CULTURE Feat. Kenyatta Hill, EXCO LEVI, IMAGE BAND, RAS LIDJ REGG'GO with Special Guest SUGAR BEAR FROM E.U. & MORE! & MORE!
MUSIC By: DJ ABLAZE, DJ SMALLY & NAJ SUPREME
2 NIGHT Camping packages available: RV/CAMPER $200 | TENTS $150 Starting on Friday May 17 @ 5pm | 30 RV SPACES | 30+ TENT SPACES
KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE!!!
