The maryland thespianS

teacher / administrator
of the year

Maryland Thespians is proud to introduce the Teacher / Administrator of the Year Award. This award aims to acknowledge the significant contributions teachers and administrators make each day to ensure their students receive the highest quality theatre education. The Teacher / Administrator of the Year Award honors individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to their high school theatre programs and aims to recognize the support these individuals have provided, often in the face of significant obstacles. Students, administrators, teachers, colleagues, and community members may nominate a teacher or administrator they see worthy of this distinction by submitting a complete nomination form below.

awarded

Teacher / Administrator
of the year

2024
Teacher:
Benjamin Simpson - St. Charles High School

Administrator:
Tim Bodamer and Andrew Blumhardt - Charles County Public Schools, Fine and Performing Arts Specialists

2023
Teacher:
Derek Anderson - Huntingtown High School

Administrator:
Christie Cook - Calvert County Public Schools, Supervisor of Performing Arts

2022
Teacher:
Brandon Fuller - Jim Henson Visual and Performing Arts Academy

2020
Teacher:
Michelle Meyer - Clarksburg High School

2019
Teacher:
Derek Anderson -  Huntingtown High School