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Montgomery County NAACP
Excellence in Education Awards

About the Awards

The 2009-2010 school year marks the presentation of the second annual Montgomery County NAACP Excellence in Education Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards.

One MCPS principal and one MCPS teacher will be recognized for their commitment to closing the achievement gap through programs meeting the academic and social needs of all students. The awards will be presented at the Sunday, April 25, 2010, Annual Freedom Fund Dinner.

Nomination Process

Who Can Be Nominated?

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) principals and teachers

Who Can Nominate a Principal or Teacher?

A student, parent, teacher, support staff, administrator, or community member may nominate someone for the award. Self nominations will not be eligible.

How Do You Nominate Someone?

Read the criteria and submit a nomination packet including the following:

  • A signed, one-page letter nominating the candidate
  • Current resume of nominee
  • A description of contributions the nominee has made in each of the nomination criteria (no more than 5 pages total)
  • Two black and white or color photographs of the nominee (2X3 head and shoulder preferred)

Where & When to Submit

Nomination Deadlines

  • Principal of the Year: December 18, 2009
  • Teacher of the Year: December 18, 2009

Submission Address

NAACP Principal/Teacher of the Year Nomination
P.O. Box 2165
Rockville, MD 20847

More Information

If you have questions about the award or the award process, call

  • Mr. Elbridge James: 301-213-9657
  • Mr. Henry Hailstock: 301-924-4580

Previous Winners

The 2009 NAACP Excellence in Education Award for Principal of the Year was Mrs. Jeanette Dixon, principal of Paint Branch HS.

The 2009 NAACP Excellence in Education Award for Teacher of the Year was Miss. Angel Mason, teacher at Mill Creek Towne ES.

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