Kathryn Locke-Jones Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Kathryn Locke-Jones (aka “Mrs. Lo-Jo”), seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher from Hampstead Hill Academy, who was named City Schools' 2024 Teacher of the Year on May 8, 2024! Ms. Locke-Jones is passionate about teaching students to write and tell their own stories and believes that creating brave spaces for students means reflecting their authentic light back to them. 

Baltimore City Schools CEO, Dr. Sonja Santelises presented the award alongside Hampstead Hill Principal, Matt Hornbeck. Congratulations, Mrs. Lo-Jo on this great honor!

“Thank you for representing City Schools educators and their relentless commitment to excellence in teaching and growing the next generation of our City.” – Baltimore City Public Schools

Kat Locke-Jones earned her English Education degree from the University of Delaware (2013) and her M.S.Ed from Johns Hopkins University (2015). Locke-Jones is cofounder of SL24 and Sean’s House, a mental health foundation focused on educating, assisting, and supporting students. As a BCPS model teacher and 2023 TOY Finalist, she feels incredibly lucky to teach 7th grade ELA at Hampstead Hill Academy. When she’s not trying to be “the best worst dancer” in her classroom, she’s passionate about teaching students to write and tell their own stories. 

Favorite Quote: “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”  – Edith Wharton

Learn more about Ms. Locke-Jones and the other educators who were in the running on the BC Public Schools Teacher of the Year webpage.