GCPS Selects Teacher of the Year

Ms. Lindsay Krisher, Computer Science teacher at Southern Garrett High School, has been named the 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Krisher began her career with Garrett County Schools in 2015. She serves Southern Garrett High School as a department head and a member of the school improvement team. She is also a mentor for FIRST Robotics Team 1629, FIRST Tech Challenge Team 12134 and FIRST Lego League Team 17899.

Ms. Krisher is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about diversifying the field of computer science. She earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Frostburg State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Clarion University. Her computer science program is the 3-time recipient of the College Board Female Diversity Award. Ms. Krisher made significant contributions to the launch of the AP Computer Science Principles course and exam through her work with the College Board.

In addition to her teaching career, Ms. Krisher serves her community as a foster/adoptive mother and advocate for vulnerable children. Ms. Krisher describes her vision for education as one in which she will “foster strong relationships with my students that will encourage open minds and create a culture of innovation and inquiry, which will give students the confidence to see that they have the power to meet the challenges of their generation.”

Shown L-R: Mr. Paul Edwards, Director of Secondary Education, Mr. Steve Skipper, SGHS Assistant Principal, Ms. Barbara Baker, Superintendent, Ms. Lindsay Krisher, Teacher of the Year, Mr. Ryan Wolf, SGHS Principal, Ms. Karen DeVore, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Administration, and Dr. Nicole Miller, Director of Elementary Education