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May 1, 2011

Frederick County teacher named nation's best

Michelle M. Shearer, a chemistry teacher from Frederick County, has been named the National Teacher of the Year. For her dedication, the Urbana High School teacher will be honored Tuesday by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony.

According to our story today, Shearer said: "It's an incredible honor. It's overwhelming," but added that "teachers don't go into teaching for awards, but it is nice have recognition. It keeps us going."

She is the second Maryland teacher in the past five years to be awarded the nationwide honor given by the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Shearer was named the Maryland winner last October and became a finalist in January, competing against teachers from Florida, Illinois, and Montana.

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