Congratulations to Geosystems TeacherTyler Fabian who was recognized at the annual FCPS Honors event as the 2019 Region 3 Outstanding Secondary New Teacher and one of five finalists for this year's Outstanding Secondary New Teacher Award!

Mr. Fabian is an energetic and passionate educator. He embraces the diversity of his students and makes them feel welcome with a special sense of belonging in his classroom. As CT Lead for Geosystems and Assistant Coach for Winter and Spring Track, Mr. Fabian displays a commitment to the success of his students both inside and outside of the classroom. He incorporates Project-Based Learning into his classroom in order to engage students in creative, hands-on activities. As sponsor of the Ecology Club, he helped establish the Get2Green program to increase student participation in school-wide recycling. Mr. Fabian serves his students and community with a strong work ethic and encourages them, leading by example, to become the best version of themselves.

• See Ms. Fabian's page on the FCPS website.

Congratulations also to the other West Potomac High School staff members recognized at FCPS Honors!

Outstanding Leader School-level Recipient

• Kevin McMahon, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Elementary Teacher School-level Recipient

• Eileen Bell, ESOL Teacher

Thank you to Emily Millians for all of her hard work with the nomination process by serving as this year's awards liaison!