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Press Release from AASA HQ December 15, 2025 Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: 813-833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Honorees include superintendents from Kentucky, Texas, Maine and Maryland Alexandria, Va. – Dec. 15, 2025 –  AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is proud to announce the four finalists for the prestigious 2026 National Superintendent of the Year ® Award. This award, co-presented by AASA, Corebridge Financial , and Sourcewell , recognizes ex

The Baltimore Sun By: Racquel Bazos November 22, 2025 The superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools is a finalist in the The School Superintendents Association’s 2026 Women in School Leadership Awards, the association announced Thursday. Myriam Rogers is one of two finalists in the superintendent category, alongside Crystal Turner, superintendent of Saddleback Valley Unified School District in California. Rogers began her tenure as superintendent in 2023. “These acco

Press Release October 30, 2024 Ocean City, Maryland - The Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM) has announced that Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, has been selected as the 2026 Maryland Superintendent of the Year. The award is presented annually to a Maryland superintendent who shows excellence in educational leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. “Being chosen by my peers

Frederick County Public Schools August 12, 2025 " FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson was selected as the recipient of the Tom Cookerly Exceptional School Superintendent Award by the National Center for Children and Families. This award was named after Cookerly, who believed that every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed – regardless of circumstances. Cookerly founded The Neediest Kids program in 1972, partnering with school districts to ensur

SchoolCEO July 31, 2025 The Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland is proud to highlight that SchoolCEO  magazine’s Summer 2025 issue features Dr. Thomas Taylor, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The profile highlights Dr. Taylor’s dynamic leadership, student-centered vision, and the values he brings to one of the nation’s largest school districts. The article, titled “Southern Hospitality,”  offers a compelling look at his journey an

Eye on Annapolis May 04, 2025 Image source: Eye on Annapolis Citing a commitment to transparency and enhancing relationships with stakeholders through a variety of avenues, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell as its 2025 winner of the Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award. The award is given annually by NSPRA to recognize outstanding leadership in school public relations and communicatio

Maryland Matters By: William J. Ford December 09, 2024 Public Schools Superintendents’ Association of Maryland to unveil legislative and policy recommendations this week on Blueprint The Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reforms have "inspired significant optimism and progress" in schools, but may need to be tweaked to keep going as the state faces a fiscal crisis, school administrators say. Screenshot. Some state school superintendents are saying it’s “clear that adj

Cecil County Public Schools Press Release November 08, 2024 Ocean City, Maryland - It was announced Thursday evening that Cecil County Public Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Lawson, has been selected as the Maryland Superintendent of the Year. The Superintendent of the Year is chosen annually by a panel of other Maryland superintendents following an extensive application process; the winner then goes on to represent the state in the National Superintendent of the Year pr

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Press Release October 21, 2024 The Eta Eta Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Phi fraternity has named Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell as the recipient of its 2024 Trailblazer Award. The award is given by the brothers of the fraternity to an individual who has pioneered new paths, driven innovation, and made significant contributions in their field. In announcing the award, the fraternity applauded Dr. Bedell’s “groundbreaking leaders

Daily Record Staff July 12, 2024 The Daily Record has announced the honorees of its 2024 Influential Marylanders awards. Influential Marylanders recognizes those who are leaving a mark on the community throughout the state. Honorees were selected by the editors of The Daily Record for their contributions in their respective fields and their leadership in Maryland. Honorees were selected in the following areas: civic leadership, communications, education, finance, freestyle, g

Montgomery County Public Schools Press Release June 17, 2024 The Montgomery County Board of Education announced that Dr. Thomas Taylor, an MCPS alum, will be appointed superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. The Board will vote on Dr. Taylor’s appointment at its regularly scheduled June 25 business meeting. Dr. Taylor has more than 25 years of experience as an educator, with more than 12 years in district level leadership and 6 years as a superintendent. He is cur

Dorchester County Public Schools Press Release June 12, 2024 Following a national search, The Board of Education of Dorchester County has announced the selection of Dr. Jymil Thompson as Superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools. Dr. Thompson has been serving as Interim Superintendent since March 2. Board President Mr. Mike Diaz said, “We were fortunate in attracting very well-qualified candidates, but Dr. Thompson stood out as the best fit for Dorchester County Publ

Kent County Public Schools Press Release June 11, 2024 The Kent County Board of Education named Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas the next superintendent of schools Monday, June 10. From left are board members Frank Rhodes, Francoise Sullivan, Alden Swanson, Aretha Dorsey, Dr. McComas, retiring superintendent Dr. Karen Couch, Joseph Goetz, Trish McGee and Madison Messick. ROCK HALL — Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas is bringing her decades of experience in education to Kent County Public Scho

Somerset County Public Schools Press Release June 02, 2024 The Somerset County Board of Education has announced its decision to select Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell as the next Superintendent of Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS). Upon conclusion of a national search, Tasker-Mitchell emerged as the most qualified candidate to assume the role of Superintendent of Schools. Subject to formal appointment and approval of a contract, she will succeed Dr. John Gaddis, who served as Sup

Howard County Public Schools Press Release May 23, 2024 The Howard County Board of Education at its public meeting today (05/23/2024) announced that current Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System, William J. Barnes, will become the permanent superintendent, effective July 1, 2024. Barnes has served as Acting Superintendent since Jan. 10, 2024, following the retirement of Dr. Michael Martirano. After a comprehensive nationwide search and interview pro

May 09, 2024 Kent County, Maryland - The Chester River Yacht and Country Club was filled with warmth and gratitude as friends,...

'A chat with Sean Bulson, superintendent of Harford County Public Schools in Maryland, about the importance of resiliency and how he...

PRESS RELEASE: November 27, 2023 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Michael J. Martirano Ed.D. announced an...

Dr. Sean Bulson, Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools, been named Maryland Superintendent of the Year by the Public Schools...

Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, was named the 2023 recipient of the Joseph E. Hill Superintendent...