Somerset County announced the 2012 Teacher of the Year

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Somerset County Public Schools announced the 2012 Teacher of the Year Thursday evening at their annual banquet. This year's recipient is Social Studies teacher Kelly Butler. Mrs. Butler, is the advisor of the National Honor Society, has formed a team of teachers that identify students who are in danger of failing, as well as, working with at-risk students. She says "I have seen and experienced the power of being a listening ear, a place to land, a voice, an accountability, a cheerleader, and a motivator." Mrs. Butler will represent Somerset County at the Maryland State Teacher of the Year Gala in October.