Superintendent - Mark Mann Award

Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award

2009 Award Winner

Billie-Jean Bensen, principal of Hoover Middle School, is the winner of the 2009 Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award, presented each year to an outstanding MCPS administrator.

About the Award

The award is designed to honor the highest qualities and most significant accomplishments of Dr. Mark Mann, former principal of Parkland Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools. Dr. Mann was recognized throughout the system as an excellent school-based educator who dedicated himself to understanding and embracing the rich diversity of his school and community. He worked tirelessly to make everyone a vital part of school programs, activities and services.

Nomination Process

Requirements

Nominations must be supported by at least two of the following: (1) a student; (2) a staff member; or (3) a parent. A minimum of two years experience as a principal is also required. Nominations must be three to five pages in length.

Re-Submitting Previous Nominations

Nominations made in previous years may be resubmitted. Questions should be addressed to Diane Mohr at 301-315-7366 or Levi DeLaine at 301-517-8257.

Winner Selection and Announcement

A panel appointed by the superintendent will select the recipient, and the award will be presented in the fall.

When and Where to Submit

Nomination Deadline

February 2, 2010

Nomination Forms

Nomination forms can be completed online. You can also print and mail the completed form to the address below.

Mailing Address

Montgomery County Public Schools
Ms. Diane Mohr, Executive Assistant
CESC, 850 Hungerford Drive
Office of School Performance, Room 200
Rockville, Maryland 20850

Past Mark Mann Award Recipients

Billie-Jean Bensen
Herbert Hoover MS, 2009
Michael Zarchin
Thomas W. Pyle MS, 2008
Lance Dempsey
Shady Grove MS, 2007
Lee Derby
Garrett Park ES, 2007
Sylvia Morrison
Northwest HS, 2006
Sarah Pinkney-Murkey
Rosa Parks MS, 2005
Carole C. Goodman
James Hubert Blake HS, 2004
Kennon D. Evans
Dr. Sally K Ride ES, 2003
James G. Fernandez
Julius West MS, 2002
Kathy L. Brake
Washington Grove ES, 2001
Fred H. Lowenbach
Paint Branch HS, 2000

Phillip F. Gainous
Montgomery Blair HS, 1999
Dr. David I. Steinberg
Gaithersburg MS, 1998
Joanne M. Basalacchi
New Hampshire ES, 1998
Sharon J. Jones
Gaithersburg ES, 1997
Mark E. Kelsch
Sligo MS, 1997
Dr. Jerome M. Lynch
Rocky Hill MS, 1996
Dr. Stephanie B. Jackson
Chevy Chase ES, 1995
Ellen P. DeYoung
Kemp Mill ES, 1994
Dorothy J. Jackson
Sligo MS, 1993
Dr. Joseph J. Dalton
Wheaton HS, 1992
Lois E. Bell
Summit Hall ES, 1991