Art Teacher In Owings Mills Recognized For Virtual Excellence

OWINGS MILLS, MD — An elementary school teacher in Owings Mills has been recognized for going above and beyond in the virtual environment.

Marta Biddinger of Deer Park Elementary School was named Baltimore County Public Schools Art Teacher of the Year, according to a statement from the school system.

"Always a step ahead, Marta Biddinger has recreated her entire teaching process in this virtual environment but did so without changing any of her style!" Baltimore County Public Schools visual arts supervisor Ryan Twentey said in the statement.

"Marta’s leadership in her school and throughout the visual arts education community has been crucial this year," Twentey said.

Her contributions of testing software, creating video tutorials and developing tips for managing the classroom benefited "new and veteran teachers alike," Twentey said.

Biddinger was one of several teachers recognized with district awards from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts through the Maryland Art Education Association. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, they are being recognized virtually. The Maryland Art Education Association is expected to hold a formal ceremony honoring the educators, including Biddinger, in 2021.