Brunswick High School teacher wins districtwide distinguished teacher award
Lydia Kowalski was surprised by Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent Cheryl Dyson, Frederick County Board of Education member Karen Yoho and other school system officials with the award at Brunswick High on Tuesday.
The Tressler award recognizes a teacher in Frederick County Public Schools who has had a significant impact on young people.
The award is sponsored by Hood College and is named for a former Hood College faculty member "who encouraged young people to enter the profession of teaching," according to FCPS.
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