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Reed Snyder

Dr. Jerry Weast, MCPS Superintendent

Reed Snyder


The Reed S. Snyder Memorial Teacher Excellence Award is an award presented annually to a Montgomery County, Maryland, teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession exemplified by competency in teaching; dedication to education; commitment to and a love of children; professionalism; the skill to effectively interact with students, parents, and fellow staff members; and the ability to inspire and motivate students. The award recognizes effective teaching style, creative teaching methods, enjoyment of the work, dedication going above and beyond, and a positive effect on students.

Any teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland, is eligible for the
Reed S. Snyder Memorial Teacher Excellence Award. Any person may nominate a teacher. The nomination procedure includes a nomination form and an essay no longer than three double-spaced pages describing why you think the teacher deserves this award. Please refer to the Nomination Form section for detailed instructions.

One teacher is selected per school year. The winning teacher receives a plaque and $250.00. The school the winning teacher is from receives the master award plaque to display for that year. The following year the master plaque moves on to the next recipient's school.

[Photo of Dr. Jerry Weast, MCPS Superintendent, 2000]