City Schools is happy to celebrate our 10 semi-finalists for the 2026 Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Here is a list of our exceptional educators:
Brandon A. Booth - Choral Director at ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School
Torrion L. Carter - Library/Media Specialist at Cross Country Elementary/Middle School and Robert W. Coleman Elementary School
Yu-Tung “Jill” Chen - Chinese Language Teacher at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Dr. Otis Eldridge - Band Director and Music Teacher at Hamilton Elementary/Middle School
Jen Haley - Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle No. 215
Jenna Porter - Middle School Visual Art & Photography Teacher at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School
Meagan Smith - Kindergarten Teacher at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School at Bentalou
Sabina Sully - Special Education and Gifted and Advanced Learning at Patterson Park Public Charter School
Darrilynn Tyson - Computer Science/Homeland Security/CTE Teacher at Digital Harbor High School
Hannah Ward - 4th-Grade Elementary Teacher at New Song Academy
These outstanding educators have demonstrated exceptional dedication and passion in their classrooms and school communities. Learn more about our semi-finalists on the Teacher of the Year webpage.
City Schools received 415 Teacher of the Year nominations, reflecting the innovation and inspiring efforts of teachers across our district, as recognized by students, families, and colleagues. Stay tuned as we move closer to unveiling the final winner who embodies excellence in education!