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Students and district tout Educators Rising program as a local pipeline to teaching
Summary
Students and district staff described Harford County’s Educators Rising chapters and MERIT internship, highlighting competitive results (37 top-10 state placements), two Harford County students serving as state officers, and internship stipends aimed at strengthening the local teacher pipeline.
Audrey Voss, coordinator of Teach HCPS, introduced students from the county’s Educators Rising chapters and described the program as a career-and-technical pathway aligned with national standards.
“My name is Audrey Voss, and I'm the coordinator of Teach HCPS,” Voss said as she introduced the student presenters and framed Educators Rising as part of the district’s Grow Your Own teacher pipeline.
Student presenter Ayla Malinowski summarized the organization’s history and purpose: “An educator's rising chapter is built around 5 key components. Chapters, curriculum, community, conference, and competitions,” she said, noting the program gives students an early, supported pathway into teaching.
Other student presenters said Harford County rapidly expanded its chapters, reporting that 37 county students placed in the top 10 at the state competition and that two Harford County students serve as Maryland Educators Rising state officers for 2025–26.
The presentation described MERIT, a Maryland internship program that places students in classroom settings for hands-on training. Presenters said students who complete 30 internship hours and submit a portfolio receive a $500 stipend; students completing 60 hours may receive up to $1,000.
Board members and the superintendent praised the students’ work and encouraged the district to continue supporting and expanding the program. Staff asked the board to sustain funding and supports so the program can grow across the county’s high schools.
