Andre D. Spencer gets #celebratED for being named the new Superintendent of the Willingboro Township, New Jersey Public Schools! Prior to this, he has served superintendencies in Teaneck, New Jersey Public Schools, the Manor, Texas Independent School District, and for Queens South in the New York City Department of Education. A native of Maryland, Dr. Spencer started as a as a science teacher, assistant principal, principal, and network team lead for the Baltimore City Public

Daryl C. Howard gets #celebratED for being honored with a special community achievement award from Upper Chichester Township, Pennsylvania officials during a hometown ceremony on Juneteenth (June 19, 2026)! This recognition celebrated his personal journey, leadership, and professional contributions as an author, equity specialist, and educator who serves as a thought leader in race, culture, and social-emotional learning. The award was presented by Upper Chichester Township m

Heather Lageman gets #celebratED for being named the new Director of State Accountability & Educator Licensure for the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS)! In addition to serving in multiple leadership capacities over the past ten years with BCPS, she has also led as the Director of Curriculum for the Maryland State Department of Education, and she has volunteered her time and expertise to a number of state professional organizations, including Maryland ASCD, Learning Fo

Caitlin Vockroth gets #celebratED for being named Maryland Program Director at ASSISTments! Prior to this, she was serving as the organization’s Maryland Program Manager. Caitlin is also an Adjunct Professor at Anne Arundel Community College, and she formerly was an Organizational Development Specialist for the Baltimore County Public Schools. We congratulate her on her promotion, and we anticipate more success in her future! ASSISTments Anne Arundel Community College Baltimo

Dr. Melissa Metz gets #celebratED for successfully defending her dissertation and earning her EdD in Educational Leadership at the University of North Florida! Melissa serves as the Principal of Coppergate Elementary in the School District of Clay County, Florida, and as the President of the Jacksonville "Roar" chapter of the National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization (NFCAO). Prior to this, Melissa served as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Literacy Specialist and I

Dr. Chris Jochum gets #celebratED for being named a Humanex Community Exemplar at the Humanex Ventures Impact and Legacy Summit in Omaha, Nebraska! The honor recognizes him for a life of impact that is multiplied through the lives of others both directly and indirectly. The summit brings together industry leaders, prominent authors, and notable experts across business, education, and athletics to focus on maximizing talent, building great teams, and fostering growth through t

Sara Koteff gets #celebratED for being named the 2026 Volusia Council of Teachers of Mathematics High School Math Teacher of the Year! Sara is a Teacher of Online Learning for the Volusia County, Florida School District. Prior to this, she served as an ESE Middle School Mathematics Teacher at Ormond Beach Middle School, also in Volusia County. We applaud Sara in receiving this recognition, and we wish her all the best in her next steps on her journey! Volusia Council of Teach