Awards & Recognitions

MASSP 2026 Leadership Champion Award Winner

Poolesville High School Principal Mark Carothers has been named a 2026 Leadership Champion by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).

2026 Deans of Educational Administration Recipient

MCAAP proudly honors one of it's own Mrs. Cheryl Clark; Our Member Services Coordinator as a 2026 recipient of the Deans of Educational Administration Award. Thank you for over 30 years of dedication to Montgomery County Public Schools.

2026 The Edye Miller Distinguished Service Award

The Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) proudly announces that

2026 Dr. Edward Shirley Award Recipent Named - Ms. Rhoshanda Pyles

The Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) proudly announces that Ms. Rhoshanda Pyles, principal of Rockville High School, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. This prestigious award honors an outstanding Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administrator who exemplifies exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to educational excellence.