Three Local Teachers to be Honored for Excellence in Phys Ed

At an awards banquet Friday evening, the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance will honor a total of six Baltimore County public school teachers—three of whom teach at schools in the Parkville-Carney area.

Darra Davis, a physical education teacher at ; Charles Willenborg, a physical education teacher at , and Deborah Thomas, a physical education teacher at will each receive the Simon McNeely award for 2011-2012.

The award, given in honor of a former executive director of the Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education, recognizes educators for outstanding and innovative teaching and service.

The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at the . The other Baltimore County teachers who will be honored are from , Patapsco High School and .