KIPP Baltimore September Celebration

September Celebration

2020 MEGGY Award Winners

Brittany Atkins

3rd Grade Math

KIPP teacher since 2011

"As a GAL student myself, I aim to give students experiences that surpass my own their age. I use my education as a blueprint to help navigate this uncharted but developing space here at KIPP. I love to cultivate their love for learning and appreciate how they push and challenge me as a teacher."

Esther Gencheva

Kindergarten

KIPP teacher since 2014

"My favorite things to do with GAL students is to have conversations with them. Their sense of humor, which I often discover through those conversations, and their beautiful minds always impress me!"

Renee Wells

Kindergarten Grade Level Chair

KIPP teacher since 2010

"As someone who is a product of the Talented and Gifted program from back home (Mississippi), I am excited to be able to offer Baltimore City GAL students an opportunity to expand their thinking and knowledge."

Dear Friends of KIPP Baltimore,

In recognition of all of their hard work advocating for and academically accelerating our Gifted and Learning students, three of our KIPP Harmony Academy teachers were recognized in August as 2020 Maryland Educators of Gifted Students winners. MEGS accepts nominations of outstanding Maryland educators dedicated to creating rigorous and challenging curriculum, learning environments, and/or opportunities for students to demonstrate outstanding academic and creative talent. The award recognizes educators who make exemplary contributions to gifted and talented education. To learn more about additional MEGGY award winners, click here. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Ms. Brittany Atkins, Ms. Esther Gencheva, and Ms. Renee Wells for their work with our Gifted and Learning students!

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

Tex Link

Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

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