MARYLAND, USA — An Annapolis High School teacher has been named Maryland’s 2023-2024 teacher of the year.
Mary Kay Connerton, received the news six-months after being named Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Connerton was named a finalist for the state in September.
“I am humbled and honored that I have the privilege to represent the great teachers across our state and I promise to continue this mission of mine,” Connerton told the crowd shortly after the award was announced.
Connerton has been a teacher at Annapolis High School for the last nine years, serving as the Physical Education, Health and Wellness teacher. She created and leads the school’s Trauma-informed Leadership Team. Connerton holds monthly counseling groups such as yoga sessions to help aid student needs.
On a county level Connerton has created a curriculum for the Stretch Your Wellness class, which students from all over Anne Arundel County are welcome to participate in.
When accepting her award Connerton acknowledged everyone whose lives she gets to impact on a daily basis.
“I thank you – my students, three of whom are here tonight, my incredibly supportive colleagues, my visionary leaders of Anne Arundel County, my beloved friends and family – for extending your hands and believing in my mission of creating access for all to the tools needed to create a healthy mind and body,” Connerton said.
Connerton is the fifth teacher from Anne Arundel County to win Maryland Teacher of the Year. She will go on to compete for the National Teacher of the Year. Finalists will be announced at the beginning of next year.
