Rockville HS Principal Wins Edward Shirley Award
Rhoshanda M. Pyles, principal at Rockville High School, is this year’s winner of the 2026 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision. This prestigious award honors an outstanding MCPS administrator or supervisor who exemplifies the commitment to service, leadership and professional excellence demonstrated by Dr. Edward Shirley, MCAAP’s first full-time president. Pyles was selected for her purposeful leadership, strong instructional focus and exceptional interpersonal skills. She consistently fosters the growth of others, manages resources strategically to support student success, and actively engages families and community partners in meaningful ways.
Staff shared that Pyles has high expectations, believes in her staff and goes out of her way to help students. Parents note that she is the glue that holds the school community together. And, students say she immerses herself in the student experience, has great respect for them and has changed their lives.
The Edward Shirley award will be formally presented at the MCAAP Summer Leadership Conference.
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