March 12th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Board of Education of Allegany County hosted the 37th Annual Teacher of the Year Celebration. During this year’s virtual award celebration, five Allegany County Public School educators were honored for their dedication and commitment to student success. Jeannette Milburn of Braddock Middle was selected as the 2025-2026 Allegany County Teacher of the Year.  Jeannette Milburn is a 6th grade math teacher at Braddock Middle School. She has 12 years of experience fostering student success in Allegany County. She earned her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a STEM specialization from Frostburg State University in 2021, following her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, also from FSU, in 2011. She has primarily taught elementary students, but for the past three years has taught 6th grade math at Braddock Middle School. Beyond teaching, Mrs. Milburn serves on the Braddock Leadership Team.  Four other Allegany County Teacher of the Year finalists were recognized during the virtual celebration. These educators include: Brenda Bauer, Cresaptown Elementary School; Kathryn Everly, Beall Elementary School; Bryan Hansel, Allegany High School; and Kelly Miller, Flintstone Elementary School.