A Big Shout out to George and Betsy Sherman

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:02:32 -0500
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Celebrating the "heart" behind the program and the Shermans' personal journey

Behind the Sherman Teacher Scholars Program at UMBC is a story of two people who believed that education is the most powerful tool for social justice.
George, a brilliant business leader and engineer, and Betsy, a passionate educator who began her career as Kentucky's first Head Start teacher, shared a simple but profound belief: Every child deserves an exceptional education.

George and Betsy Sherman didn't just want to fund a program, they wanted to spark a movement. By blending George's belief in excellence and Betsy's deep-rooted passion for early childhood education, they redefined what it means to support urban schools.

The Legacy they Built:

The Shermans shifted the narrative from "charity" to partnership. Because of George and Betsy, the connection between UMBC and Baltimore City schools has evolved into a national model for collaboration. They proved that when you invest in the person "leading instruction", you change the future of every student in the room.

We are eternally grateful for their warmth, their wisdom, and their unwavering belief that every child can succeed when given the right champion.

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