The Fund is pleased to support the work of Dr. Karen Smith, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Mr. Joseph Bostic (2021 MGEF Master Teacher awardee and MCPS teacher of the Year), Dr. Marshal Greenblatt
Ms. Kim Oliver, MGEF awardee and National Teacher of the Year, at the White House with Mrs. Bush and President Bush, 2006
The Fund is pleased to support the work of Dr. Karen Smith, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Our Mission
The Marian Greenblatt Education Fund commemorates the efforts of Dr. Marian Greenblatt to improve education in Montgomery County. She was elected to the Montgomery County Board of Education from 1976 - 1984, and served as its President during 1978 - 1979. She worked to raise academic standards for students, eliminate frivolous courses, decrease class sizes, increase teacher budgets, and eliminate truancies.
The Fund was established on the passing of Dr. Greenblatt in 1988 and is managed by her family. Contributions to the Fund are tax-deductible, as the US Internal Revenue Service has designated it a 501c(3) organization.
The Marian Greenblatt Fund is supporting breast cancer research at Suburban and Sibley Hospitals, whose recent affiliation with Johns Hopkins University permits the Fund to play a small role in advancing the world-class efforts of the premier Medical School in the United States.
The Fund is not currently accepting nominations for Montgomery County Teachers of the Year. Click HERE to be redirected to the MCPS Techer of the Year Application website.
Breast Cancer Research
The Fund is currently supporting breast cancer research led by Karen L. Smith, M.D., M.P.H., a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Smith uses philanthropic funds to open new multi-site clinical trials at Sibley, to support the cancer research infrastructure through new equipment and technology, and to enhance the patient experience through Quality Improvement initiatives. Quality Improvement initiatives include a multidisciplinary clinic for women living with metastatic disease, evaluating new strategies to enhance wellness in these patients, and a second multidisciplinary clinic for elderly women with early breast cancer. Dr. Smith's research primarily focuses on patient-reported outcomes and reducing toxicities of cancer therapy. She is interested in improving the lives of all patients facing breast cancer but has a special focus on those living with metastatic disease, those diagnosed at a young age, and those at risk for recurrence of hormone-receptor positive disease. Dr. Smith and her team are participating in a wave of innovation to bring the best quality cancer care to our community.
Congratulations to our 2021 Award Recipients
Ms. Patricia Richards of Walter Johnson High School, Master Teacher
Mr. Joseph Bostic of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, Master Teacher and MCPS Teacher of the Year
Ms. Sara Kopf of New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Master Teacher
Ms. Lindsey Flint of Chevy Chase Elementary School, Rising-Star Teacher
Read more about our 2021 award recipients.
Ms. Sara Kopf of New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Mr. Joseph Bostic of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, Ms. Patricia Richards of Walter Johnson High School photo by Montgomery County Pubic Schools
Chevy Chase Elementary School 2021 MGEF Rising-Star Teacher photo by Montgomery County Pubic Schools
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Mr. Joseph Bostic (2021 MGEF Master Teacher Awardee and MCPS Teacher of the Year), Dr. Marshal Greenblatt
Walter Johnson High School Ms. Jennifer Baker (Principal), Ms. Patricia Richards (2021 MGEF Master Teacher Awardee)
New Hampshire Estates Elementary School Dr. Marshal Greenblatt, Ms. Sara Kopf (2021 MGEF Master Teacher Awardee), Mr. Robert Geiger (Principal)
Chevy Chase Elementary School Dr. Monifa McKnight (Deputy Superintendent, MCPS), Ms. Jody Smith (Principal), Ms. Lindsey Flint (2021 MGEF Rising Star Awardee), Dr. Marshal Greenblatt, Ms. Shebra Evans (member, Board of Education)
2021 High School Social Studies Award Recipients
Giulia Munelli (Bethesda-Chevy Chase), Ethan S. Shoham (Blair), Theo Sodani (Blake), Queen Balina (Churchill), Tali Schlenoff (Clarksburg), Ameila Stammers (Damascus), Kendall Cox (Einstein), Yan Huang (Gaithersburg), Luis-Bill Perez (John F. Kennedy), Simone Kramer (Magruder), Emma Maxwell (Northwest), Leslie Njingang (Northwood), Saron Melaku (Paint Branch), Ziyan Ahmed (Poolesville), Emma Hinckley (Quince Orchard), Jonathan Nalikka (Richard Montgomery), Nia Newman (Rockville), Miriam Hernandez (Seneca Valley), Emma Bair (Sherwood), Isabella Ramirez (Springbrook), Nada Fadul (Walt Whitman), Ebony Lee (Walter Johnson), Parsanna Koirala (Watkins Mill), Liana S. Vargas (Wheaton), Dylan Safai (Wootton)
2019 World Language Scholarship
Walt Whitman HS Dr. Marshal Greenblatt, 2019 World Language Scholarship recipient Hannah Donner, Dr. Walter Jones
Past Winners
The Marian Greenblatt Education Fund has awarded outstanding teachers since 1989. Please see all our former winners here.
Latest News
NEW qualification criteria for MGEF nominees: at least six years of teaching experience in MCPS for Master Teachers, up to five years for Rising-Star Teachers
NBC4: New Montgomery County Teacher of the Year Crowned
Bethesda Magazine: ‘Fierce advocate’ for students named MCPS Teacher of the Year
Montgomery Community Media: Julius West Educator Wins Rising Star Teacher of the Year
The Bulletin: Whitman Student Wins $1,000 World Languages Scholarship
MGEF congratulates Dr. Darryl Williams on his selection to be Superintendent of Baltimore County Schools
MGEF President honored by Montgomery County Board of Education
Washington Post: Three teachers named finalists for top honor in suburban Maryland
MGEF President honored by Regional Manufacturing Institute
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