On this episode, Bob Miller steps in for Dave Schmidt to sit down with Dr. Kyler Leiter, a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Carroll Manor Elementary School and the 2026-27 recipient of the Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award.

The award is presented annually to recognize distinguished teaching in Frederick County Public Schools, and Dr. Leiter talks with Bob about what it means to receive the honor and his passion for working with some of FCPS’ youngest students.

Now in his fourth year teaching Pre-Kindergarten at Carroll Manor Elementary, Leiter previously taught kindergarten at the school and also served as a special education instructional assistant at Middletown Primary School.

He also shares the story of how he learned he'd won the award, when FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson, Carroll Manor Elementary Principal Kimberly Robertson and other school system leaders surprised him with the news.

It's a great conversation about early childhood education, connecting with young students, the teachers who make a difference every day and what it means to be recognized for doing something you love.

On this episode, Bob Miller steps in for Dave Schmidt to sit down with Dr. Kyler Leiter, a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Carroll Manor Elementary School and the 2026-27 recipient of the Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award.
The award is presented annually to recognize distinguished teaching in Frederick County Public Schools, and Dr. Leiter talks with Bob about what it means to receive the honor and his passion for working with some of FCPS&rsquo; youngest students.
Now in his fourth year teaching Pre-Kindergarten at Carroll Manor Elementary, Leiter previously taught kindergarten at the school and also served as a special education instructional assistant at Middletown Primary School.
He also shares the story of how he learned he'd won the award, when FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson, Carroll Manor Elementary Principal Kimberly Robertson and other school system leaders surprised him with the news.
It's a great conversation about early childhood education, connecting with young students, the teachers who make a difference every day and what it means to be recognized for doing something you love.

Hometown Heroes  presented by Overhead Door Co. of Frederick takes you behind the scenes to get to know the men and women of Frederick County law enforcement.

Hometown Heroes  presented by Overhead Door Co. of Frederick takes you behind the scenes to get to know the men and women of Frederick County law enforcement.