Congratulations to the 2020 Teachers of Promise Institute Candidates
With graduation approaching, it鈥檚 an exciting time for all graduating students. Every year, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) holds their . This year marks the 12th Teachers of Promise Institute, which will be held virtually on May 15, 2020.
Teachers of Promise Institute
Through the MSDE Teachers of Promise Institute, each university in Maryland selects 5-7 candidates from the graduating class, who are nominated by the faculty on the basis of GPA, service, leadership, and their application. MSDE provides each candidate with a mentor to guide them through their transition from college to the classroom. Candidates have to teach in Maryland in the year following their graduation.
Loyola is honored to be involved again this year and announce this year's finalists and semi-finalist.
2020 Teachers of Promise Finalists:
- Vaishali Bhatia 鈥� MAT, Secondary English
- Anna Dam 鈥� Undergraduate, Elementary Education
- Rachel Gammell 鈥� MAT, Secondary Social Studies
- Elizabeth Kubaney 鈥� Undergraduate, Elementary Education
- Brianna McCarren 鈥� Undergraduate, Elementary Education
- James 鈥淢ike鈥� McCourt 鈥� MAT, Elementary Education
- Megan Steen 鈥� MAT, Secondary Science
2020 Teachers of Promise Semi-finalists:
- Alexandria Celluzzi - Undergraduate, Elementary Education
- Amanda Davies - MAT, Art
- Caitlyn Kirby 鈥� MAT, Elementary Education
- Lauren McKenna 鈥� Undergraduate, Elementary Education
- Paige Scott 鈥� MAT, Elementary Education
- Mariana Whelan 鈥� Undergraduate, Elementary Education
Community Engagement Honors
Loyola is also happy to announce the following students who will receive the Community Engagement Honors award.
- Alessandra Manago 鈥� MAT, Secondary Social Studies (undergrad 鈥�20, MAT 鈥�21)
- Christine Giuffrida 鈥� MAT, Elementary Education (undergrad 鈥�20, MAT 鈥�21)
- Genevieve Lee 鈥� Undergraduate, Elementary Education (class of 鈥�20)