Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals Welcomes Mr. James Allrich, President of MCAAP!

MCAAP is proud to welcome Mr. James Allrich as the next President of MCAAP, beginning July 1, 2026. James brings a distinguished record of leadership, service, and advocacy to this role. He served as principal of Argyle Middle School for eleven years and has remained actively engaged with MCAAP throughout his years as an administrator.

Most recently, James served as Vice President of the Middle School Chapter and as a member of the MCAAP Board of Directors. His leadership has also extended to the national level through his service on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

James has been widely recognized for his excellence in educational leadership. His honors include Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year in 2023 and the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Administration and Supervision in 2024. He was also named a finalist for The Washington Post Principal of the Year in 2023 and the Excellence in Education Award in 2025.

MCAAP looks forward to James’ leadership, vision, and continued commitment to advancing, supporting, and advocating for school administrators and supervisors.