The Maryland-District of Columbia Scholastic Press Association has provided financial assistances
to advisers seeking training and educational opportunities at national, regional and local
scholastic press workshops and sessions.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
2005 Maggie Schorr from Mt. de Sales Academy.
Previous Teacher of the Year Award Recipients
The Maryland-District of Columbia Scholastic Press Association has recognized
a deserving adviser or educator from Maryland or the District of Columbia who
has shown dedication to scholastic journalism.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
2008 Annette Lakein from Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Md.
2007 Rosemary Phelps from Northern High School in Owings, Md. and Sharon R. Quick from Theodore
Roosevelt Senior High School in the District
2006 Dr. J. D. DiMattio from Ballou High School in the District
2005 Brenda Roby from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Md.
Questions regarding the scholarship can be addressed to Marchelle Payne-Gassaway at
the above address or by email at mspa@jmail.umd.edu or by phone at (301)
405-8321.
