MCAAP President Dr. Christine Handy is Proud to announce that Dr. Jeff Sullivan is the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. MCAAP established the Dr. Edward Shirley Award to honor administrators who exemplify excellence in educational leadership. Dr. Sullivan’s achievements embody the spirit of this award. His work has elevated the athletic experience for MCPS students and strengthened partnerships between schools and the broader community.
Dr. Jeffrey Sullivan, Director of the Department of Athletics, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. This award recognizes an outstanding administrator within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system who demonstrates exemplary leadership and dedication to education.
Dr. Sullivan has exhibited exceptional leadership skills in purposeful leadership, systemwide
leadership, human resources development, resource management, interpersonal skills, professional
involvement, and community and stakeholder involvement. His commitment to fostering student
success and advancing athletic programs has left a lasting impact on the MCPS community and
the state of Maryland.
Dr. Sullivan began his career as a Physical Education teacher at Paint Branch High School, where
he quickly demonstrated his passion for student development and leadership. He later served as
the Athletic Director at Paint Branch and Clarksburg High Schools before joining the MCPS
Athletics Unit in 2013. Since 2017, he has served as the Director of Athletics, overseeing and
enhancing athletic programs across the district.
Under Dr. Sullivan’s leadership, MCPS athletics has grown to provide equitable opportunities for
all student-athletes, promote sportsmanship and well-being, and ensure that athletics remain an
integral part of the educational experience. His efforts to manage resources, engage the
community, and foster professional development have strengthened the athletic programs and
positively influenced students, coaches, and administrators.
“We are thrilled to recognize Dr. Sullivan’s outstanding leadership contributions to MCPS,” said
Dr. Christine Handy, MCAAP President. “His unwavering commitment to student success,
professional excellence, vision, and athletic leadership makes him a deserving recipient of this
prestigious award.”
MCAAP established the Dr. Edward Shirley Award to honor administrators who exemplify
excellence in educational leadership, and Dr. Sullivan’s achievements embody the spirit of this
award. His work has elevated the athletic experience for MCPS students and strengthened
partnerships between schools and the broader community.
Please congratulate Dr. Jeffrey Sullivan on this well-deserved honor.
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