Middletown Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Melissa Barb has been named Frederick County Public School’s 2022 Teacher of the Year.

Barb has been teaching at Middletown Elementary since 2013.

Frederick County School superintendent David Sovine called Barb an outstanding example of a teacher who is passionate about helping students succeed.

Barb was one of three finalists for the award this year.

Other finalist were Evendale Elementary School Special Education Teacher Beth Sager.

Another finalist was Jordan Springs Elementary School English Language Learner Teacher Jackie Zcarias.

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