Catherine Alspaugh
Grade 3
New Market Elementary
Frederick County 

Catherine Alspaugh graduated from University of Virginia’s Mary Washington College with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and earned her Advanced Professional Certificate by completing coursework at the Universities of Virginia, Maryland and Connecticut; Virginia Tech; and Goucher College. Catherine began teaching for FCPS in 1987 at New Market Elementary where she teaches third grade in the Magnet Program today. Her much anticipated spring musical combines an exciting theatrical experience with essential curriculum. Other accolades: Teacher of the Year nominee three times; Walt Disney American Teacher Award nominee twice; and Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award winner in 1996.