Havre de Grace Elementary Teacher Named Top In County

For Kristin Schaub, Harford County Public Schools both inspired and fullfilled her career path.

Schaub was named Harford County Teacher of the Year for the 2013-2014 school year during a banquet at the Bayou Restaurant in Havre de Grace Wednesday.

The fifth grade Havre de Grace Elementary School teacher entered the Harford County school system as a special education student when she was a young girl, she said during her acceptance speech. She ultimately graduated high school ranked tenth in her class.

She attributes her scholastic success to her teachers—the very same teachers who inspired her profession.

Today, Schaub strives to have the same kind of impact on her own students' lives. At least one of her students feels Schaub has succeeded in this respect as well.

Sidra Wheeler gave her own speech Wednesday introducing her teacher and explaing why she felt Schaub deserved the top honor.

"It has been the best year of my life and it's because of my teacher, Ms. Schaub," Wheeler said.

The girl outlined how much her teacher has helped and inspired her throughout the school year, even fostering a love of reading Wheeler had previously lacked.

Before the announcement, Wheeler reassured her teacher that even if she did not win, Schaub would still be Teacher of the Year to her and her fellow classmates.

Schaub will go on to vie for the Teacher of the Year title at the state level.