Congratulations to third grade teacher Kelly Marie Daugherty who was recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 3 Outstanding Elementary Teacher and one of the five finalists for the FCPS Outstanding Elementary Teacher at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 8th.

Seeking professional challenges that make a difference, Kelly has inspired her colleagues and students alike. She is dedicated to differentiated learning, and uses Fluency, Originality, Flexibility, and Elaboration (FOFE) strategies to develop students’ thinking skills and growth mind-set. An example of her calm and thoughtful approach, Kelly even teaches her students yoga breathing techniques to help handle stress. As an inclusion teacher, Kelly taught multi-age classes and took on the first class of AAP students at her school. She also dedicated herself to after-school programs and STEM classes for young girls. She has assisted multiple student teachers throughout her career, and her colleagues seek her counsel and commend her for her professionalism.

• View Ms. Daugherty's recognition on the FCPS website

Thank you to Diana McIntyre for all of her hard work with the nomination process by serving as this year's awards liaison.