Denton Elementary School (DES) has been recognized as a Maryland Green School by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE). The award represents a schoolwide commitment to environmental literacy that includes staff, students, and the community.
At the May Board of Education meeting, Supervisor of Instruction Amy Towers recognized the DES Lead Team of Rachel Massoni, Julie Strange, and Michelle Wurtz for their leadership in the rigorous process. Ms. Towers explained that over the past two years, DES has demonstrated and documented a continuous effort to integrate sustainable environmental management practices, environmental education curriculum, professional development opportunities, and community engagement into the daily operations. The Green School designation signifies that DES has made a commitment to developing stewards of the earth and reducing the environmental impact of the school.
MAEOE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage, engage and empower the community to understand, responsibly use and promote the natural world. MAEOE's Maryland Green School program began in 1999.
Superintendent Dr. Simmons remarked that the two year process “is not for the faint of heart,” and it is an honor to have a second school join Greensboro Elementary School in the Green Schools designation.