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

This week, AFSA celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of advocating for school leaders and strengthening public education.

Princess R. Moss of Virginia was elected president, Noel Candelaria of Texas was elected vice president, and Robert Varela Rodriguez of California was elected secretary-treasurer.

Assistant principals are being celebrated in the U.S. Senate, as a group of Democratic lawmakers moves to formally recognize their contributions to schools across the country.

Led by Dick Durbin, alongside Mazie Hirono, Martin Heinrich, and Ben Ray Luján, the resolution would designate April 6 through April 10, 2026, as “National Assistant Principals Week.”

“Technology atrophies skills that we once had… your humanity is going to be your most vital and sought-after skill. Keeping schools human-centered when making technology choices is vital.”
By focusing on AI, the conference aimed to equip administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and lead through an evolving educational landscape.
Our goal is not simply to explore what AI can do, but to thoughtfully examine what it should do within our district, how it can support leaders without replacing the professional judgment and relationships that are at the heart of education.
“I have a lot more work to do here,” says Principal Jessica Fitzgerald. “I see myself here in the long term.”