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SMS Teacher Earns National Recognition

Tappahannock (March 25, 2002) - Outstanding teachers are the number one thing that parents look for in a school. They'll find it at St. Margaret's, where Latin teacher Marshall Lloyd has been chosen for inclusion in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2002."

Photo left: Latin teacher Marshall Lloyd has been chosen for inclusion in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2002."

"Marshall's selection is especially meaningful," said Head of School Margaret R. Broad, "because it reflects the high level of scholarship that he brings to the high school classroom. It's a positive reflection on SMS, and on the dedication and professionalism of all our faculty."

Being named to the volume marks a "triple crown" for Lloyd. As a student, the 20-year SMS veteran was chosen for both the high school and college "Who's Who" volumes. He now joins the select 5% of the nation's teachers to be honored by "Who's Who."

Lloyd was further recognized recently with a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to attend a summer institute for Latin teachers at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Titled "Novus Ordo Saeclorum: The Age of Augustus," the course will examine history and literature from 27 BC to 14 AD. Participants will conduct research, attend lectures by classical scholars, participate in seminars, and hone their ability to write Latin prose in the Augustinian style - experiences that Lloyd will share with his students next fall.

A resident of Tappahannock, Lloyd is a third-generation Latin teacher. He earned his bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Mary Washington College, and a Master of Arts in classics with distinction from the University of Georgia. Among his honors are awards for top MALS student and best final project at Mary Washington College, and his selection to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Georgia.

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