BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Pint-sized preschoolers nearly stole the show, but the spotlight rightfully belonged to the woman being honored in Padonia.

Debbie Phelps spent decades educating and helping children and teachers in Baltimore County. Now a new generation will attend a preschool dedicated in her name — the Padonia Learning Center Legacy School.

"Very humbling to be recognized for something that I've loved doing is teaching and learning. So it's quite an honor for me personally, very touching," Phelps said.

Baltimore County honors educator Debbie Phelps with preschool dedication

Phelps was surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community leaders who gathered to pay homage to the educator who has done so much for others. She remembered her first job as an administrator in Ba

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