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title: "School Day Surprise: 3 Alums Honored for Classroom Impact"
date: 2024-05-09T05:30:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
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# School Day Surprise: 3 Alums Honored for Classroom Impact

*May 9, 2024* — by [Natifia Mullings](/author/natifia-mullings)


> In New Effort, College of Education Leaders Deliver Balloons, Baskets and a Bonus $1K

*Teacherofthe Year Jeimy Amaya 05082024 SC 0755 1920x1080 — College of Education Dean Kimberly Griffin (right) applauds Jeimy Amaya ’10 on Wednesday for her exceptional work as an English teacher at the International High School at Langley Park.*

Teacher Appreciation Week typically means catered lunches, discounts at Staples and handwritten notes from parents and students.

Three local educators also got some unexpected recognition from their alma mater.

In a new initiative, representatives of the University of Maryland’s College of Education dropped by the workplaces of three of its alums on Wednesday to honor them.


*students, teacher and UMD College of Education pose with giant check*




**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)


**Tags:** [Alumni](https://today.umd.edu/topic/alumni)


**Units:** [College of Education](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-education)