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TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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The 2025 MCPS Teacher of Year was given to Megan Campbell, instrumental music teacher at Parkland Middle School. She earned the recognition by setting high academic expectations for all students, engaging learners of every background and ability, fostering a positive school culture, and connecting deeply with the school community. As the MCPS Teacher of the Year, she will advance to represent the county as the nominee for the Maryland Teacher of the Year Award.

About the Award

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher of the Year Award honors a full-time prekindergarten through Grade 12 teacher who has a demonstrated record of high academic expectations for all students, engaging students of all backgrounds and abilities, contributing to a positive school culture, and connecting with the school community. The MCPS Teacher of the Year goes on to represent MCPS as the nominee for the Maryland Teacher of the Year Award.

Key Information for the 2025-2026 MCPS Teacher of the Year:

  • Detailed information and key deadlines for the MCPS Teacher of the Year program.

  • Each school will select their own Teacher of the Year. Schools will have a nominating committee composed of the School Principal, Head Building Rep and Elected Faculty Representative or designee(s). If you are part of your school’s nominating committee, please fill out this form to ensure you receive all Teacher of the Year related communications.

  • School Teacher of the Year Nomination Period: 10/22/2025 – 11/20/2025.
    (Dates can be adjusted at the discretion of the school nomination committee; however, the Teacher of the Year should be selected by 11/30/2025)

  • Eligibility: MCPS teachers with at least six years of experience, at least three of which with MCPS. Full eligibility information can be found on page 6 of the program document.

  • MCPS Teacher of the Year Award Application Form

  • MCPS Teacher of the Year Evaluation Rubric

  • Deadline: Names of all MCPS Teacher of the Year nominations must be received by Mai Lien Le (mle@mceanea.org) by December 1, 2025 in order to confirm eligibility prior to notifying the school recipient. Completed applications must be submitted online by December 15, 2025.