Camp Louise Senior Division Head Named Maryland's 2008 American Star of Teaching

Published September 24, 2008 7:49am

On September 23rd, Camp Louise Division Head Amy Corbman was recognized as Maryland's 2008 No Child Left Behind American Star of Teaching.  The U.S. Education Department's John McGrath visited Amy's school in Silver Spring, MD and surprised Amy with the award.

Video of the presentation may be found on the Montgomery County Schools website - www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/mainstory/story.aspx

A second grade teacher at Greencastle Elementary School with several students who are identified as having special needs, Amy Corbman is known for using creative methods and materials to appeal to a variety of learning styles.  She teaches her students reading strategies, spelling, vocabulary, the writing process and math concepts through the use of original songs, poems and chants accompanied by kinesthetic motions she has created.  According to her principal, Andrew Winter, she "builds a hunger for learning he has rarely seen in his career."  Amy was also recently honored by the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations as an outstanding educator.

"Teachers like Amy Corbman combine a passion for teaching with high expectations that ever child can learn," said U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.  "We at the U.S. Department of Education are proud to recognize these dedicated, hard-working professionals, who are committed to closing the achievement gap and challenging ever child to achieve his or her potential."

Amy began as a camper at Camp Louise in 1988.  Through the years, Amy has served camp in many capacities - CIT, Counselor, Swim Department Head, Unit Leader, and most recently as the Senior Division Head.

The entire Camp Airy and Louise family congratulates Amy on receiving this prestigious award!

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