MCAAP names Ms. Rhoshanda Pyles as the Recipient of the 2026 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.  

Rhoshanda M. Pyles, principal at Rockville High School, is this year’s winner of the 2026 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. This prestigious award honors an outstanding MCPS administrator or supervisor who exemplifies the commitment to service, leadership and professional excellence demonstrated by Dr. Edward Shirley, MCAAP’s first full-time president. Pyles was selected for her purposeful leadership, strong instructional focus and exceptional interpersonal skills. She consistently fosters the growth of others, manages resources strategically to support student success, and actively engages families and community partners in meaningful ways. 

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