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Programs > Awards and Recognition > Teacher of the Year > Teachers of the Year 2008 - 2009
Sharon L. Thomas
Sharon L. Thomas
 
Sharon L. Thomas, English, 9-11 grades
Cecil County – Elkton High School

Sharon Thomas received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from James Madison University and Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from Towson University. She is a National Board Certified Teacher. She teaches all levels of English in grades 9 through 11 and serves as head of the school’s literacy program. Her creation of this program and its job-embedded staff development, have led to the school’s receipt of the Literacy Initiative Award from the state reading association. Ms Thomas writes county curriculum and is a member of the School Improvement Team and Instructional Cabinet. She co-facilitates the Cecil County support network for National Board candidates and mentors new teachers.

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Darla Strouse, Executive Director
Partnership and Recognition Programs
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:  410-767-0369
Fax:  410-333-3867
Email:  dstrouse@msde.state.md.us
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