Carroll County honors outstanding teachers at awards ceremony

The Carroll County Outstanding Teacher Awards took place on March 19 at Winters Mill High School. The event was organized by Carroll County Public Schools and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Many teachers were nominated for their exceptional work in education. Among those recognized were finalists from various schools across the county. Leslie Bollinger from Cranberry Station Elementary and Amy Glascock from Winfield Elementary were announced as outstanding teacher finalists. Superintendent of Schools Cynthia McCabe and Chamber President Mike McMullin introduced the finalists during the ceremony. Other finalists included Kristy Groomes from North Carroll Middle, Jennifer Goffena from Shiloh Middle, Todd Hartshorn from Manchester Valley High, and several others. The event featured a performance of the National Anthem by Winters Mill sophomore Clare Lawson. It highlighted the dedication and hard work of teachers in Carroll County. The ceremony ended with the announcement of the finalists, celebrating their contributions to their students and communities.