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Music teacher Patrick Alexander, who’s gay, was presented with the Elementary Educator of the Year award by the West County Chamber in Anne Arundel County as part of the Spirit of Community Awards ceremony. The presentation took place on March 14 at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover.

“I was totally surprised to win this award,” Alexander, who has been teaching instrumental music in Anne Arundel County elementary schools for 10 years, told the Blade. “The other teachers in my category seemed like amazing educators. I was very honored. I also thought this was a nice win for music teachers in general.”