Deadline for Chance to Recognize a Teacher for the Tressler Award is March 21
Frederick County Public Schools is accepting nominations for the 2025 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award. Named for a former Hood College faculty member who encouraged students to enter the teaching profession, this award recognizes an FCPS teacher who has had a significant positive impact on young people.
Hood College presents the Tressler award annually to honor a distinguished FCPS teacher. This award is made possible through a gift from the estate of Sam Eig, a longtime supporter of Hood College. Hood College will recognize the winner during its master’s degree reception May 13th at 7 p.m.
FCPS has posted eligibility and nomination criteria, nomination process and selection guidelines at www.fcps.org/awards. The school system welcomes nominations from current or former students, teachers and support staff, parents, community members, administrators and supervisors. Nomination packets are due to the FCPS Public Affairs Department, 191 S. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
Last year’s Tressler Award recipient was Patty Kolias, an English teacher at Linganore High School. A full list of past Tressler recipients is available online.