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The Office of Partnership Development and Recognition develops corporate and other partnerships and secures underwriting and other grants for non-state or federal funded programs and activities. The Office also oversees and coordinates Maryland’s major education recognition programs such as the Teacher of the Year Program, Blue Ribbon Schools Program, and the Milken National Educator Awards. With these recognition programs, the Office liaisons with the National sponsoring agencies - the Council of Chief State School Officers, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Milken Foundation. |
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In Focus
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Willam Thomas, 2009 Maryland Teacher of the Year
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William Thomas, a Social Studies teacher specializing in local, state, and national government, and Advanced Placement government at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School in Prince George’s County, has been named the 2009 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
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| Dr. Darla Strouse, Executive Director |
Partnership and Recognition Programs
Maryland State Department of Education |
| 200 West Baltimore Street |
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| Email: |
dstrouse@msde.state.md.us |
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