HCPSS Teacher Named Elementary Social Studies Teacher Of The Year

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A fifth grade teacher at Running Brook Elementary School has been named Maryland's 2026 Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Council for Social Studies.

Beth Rosas, who has been teaching in Howard County for 20 years and holds National Board Certification, was recognized for her "innovation in the classroom and leadership in the field."

Beth Rosas, who has been teaching in Howard County for 20 years and holds National Board Certification, was recognized for her "innovation in the classroom and leadership in the field."

“Beth Rosas is the kind of educator who doesn’t just meet expectations, she redefines them. She constantly goes above and beyond, not only in her own classroom but across the entire education community,” said Kim Eggborn, HCPSS’ coordinator of elementary social studies. “As a dedicated social studies curriculum writer for many years and a committed member of the HCPSS Simulated Congressional Hearings Cadre of Mentors, Beth has uplifted and supported fifth grade teachers across our entire county. She also served as a mentor teacher at a state level-workshop, which further expanded her impact.”

RBES Principal Gillian Spivey described Rosas as a "phenomenal educator."

"This award is well deserved, and I am thrilled that her content expertise and unwavering dedication to students are being recognized," Spivey said.