Congratulations to Ms. Leeanne Carr and Mr. Will Bolin - Archdiocese of Washington Teachers of the Year!

 

Congratulations to Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) teachers of the year for St. Mary's Ryken, Ms. Leanne Carr and Mr. Will Bolin.  

 

Veteran Teacher of the Year

Ms. Leeanne Carr

Ms. Leeanne Carr has been selected as the St. Mary’s Ryken High School 2024 Veteran Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Carr is in her 44th year as an American Government teacher with the SMR community. Mrs. Carr began her teaching at St. Mary's Academy and joined the faculty of St. Mary's Ryken when St. Mary's Academy merged with Ryken High School in 1981 to become St. Mary's Ryken.

Mrs. Carr has taught SMR students for almost 50 years, including the current principal, Catherine Bowes, and the dean of academics, Mr. Jason DeLucco. Mrs. Carr holds a bachelor's degree in History from St. Mary's College of Maryland and a master's in Leadership in Teaching from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Governor Wes Moore recently awarded Mrs. Carr a Citation for her dedication and impact. In addition to teaching SMR's American Government and AP Government courses rigorously and engagingly, Mrs. Carr has been the moderator for SMR's Mock Trial, most recently guiding the SMR team to be champions of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court.

Novice Teacher of the Year

Mr. Will Bolin | Theology Teacher

Mr. Will Bolin has been selected as the St. Mary’s Ryken High School 2024 Novice Teacher of the Year. 

Mr. Bolin, in his third year as a Theology teacher at SMR, came to us after serving as a Campus Minister for the Archdiocese of Washington at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Mr. Bolin's teaching is marked by activities that allow students to wrestle with ideas that affect them personally. Mr. Bolin provides opportunities for each child to build strong working relationships with their classmates. Students check their learning with partners, resulting in students taking charge of their learning. Mr. Bolin holds a master's degree in Pastoral Theology from St. Joseph's College of Maine and a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from The Catholic University of America.

Congratulations to both outstanding teachers!