Spotlight: BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers earns national leadership award from superintendents’ association

Baltimore County School Press Release

February 13, 2026

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has named BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers as the winner of its prestigious annual Women in School Leadership Award.

Dr. Rogers was one of two finalists for the award, which recognizes exceptional leadership of “active, front-line female leaders who are making a difference in the lives of students every day.” The award was announced today during the group’s national conference in Nashville, TN. “The AASA Women in School Leadership Awards were created for amazing leaders like our honorees and winners today,” said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. “They have a wealth of knowledge and an unwavering dedication to student success, staff development, and innovation in K-12 education. We are proud to recognize these educators and showcase their outstanding achievements and successes.”

“This honor is a testament to the work that all of Team BCPS has done and is doing every day on behalf of the students in Baltimore County,” said Dr. Rogers, who is in her third year as leader of the 108,000-student school system. “I am truly honored by and grateful for this award. But even more importantly, I am honored to be leading a school system that continues to make solid, sustained progress toward our goal of ensuring that every student can reach their highest potential.”

AASA, which stands for the American Association of School Administrators, selects two finalists annually for each of two Women in Leadership awards – one for leaders in central offices or principals and the other for female superintendents who have been in the position for two or more years.

“Congratulations to Dr. Rogers for this wonderful achievement, and for what it means for Team BCPS and for our schools,” said Jane Lichter, chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. “Her continued insistence on clear communications, focus on results-based outcomes, and relentless advocacy for our students and staff have all contributed to her effective leadership of our schools. We are fortunate to have her vision and drive.”

Under Dr. Rogers’ leadership, BCPS has achieved improvements in elementary literacy, reading, and mathematics test scores, and the number of top school ratings from the state, as well as a dramatic decrease in chronic absenteeism. In addition, she has led successful initiatives to increase teacher retention rates and staff compensation and development, among other achievements.

Nominees for the award are judged based on creatively meeting the needs of students, strong personal and organizational communications skills, professionalism and success in providing motivation, and active participation in one’s local community and understanding regional, national, and international issues.

Founded in 1865 in Harrisburg, PA, and with advocacy as its driving force, the Arlington, VAbased AASA has become the nation’s premier association for school system leaders and serves as a national voice for public education and district leadership in Washington.

Source: Baltimore County Press Release