Dr. Aaliyah A. Maxwell gets #celebratED for being appointed by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to the Virginia State Board of Education! She currently serves as a Senior Fellow conducting collaborative research to drive innovation in early childhood policy and practice at Harvard University. Previously, she served as CEO at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), and as a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Local, State and National Engagement

Dr. Gillian Benedetti successfully defended her dissertation and earned her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education through Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi! Her defense was well attended by friends and family who supported her throughout her presentation and cheered enthusiastically when the committee returned to announce their favorable decision. Gillian is the Assistant Director of Student Activities at the university, and a Worthy Educator Champion in Educ

Dr. Rashon Hasan gets #celebratED for being selected as the next superintendent for the Asbury Park Board of Education! He also serves as a Professor at Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey. Previously, he led the Plainfield, New Jersey Public Schools, and served as Chief Financial Officer for the Leonia, New Jersey Board Of Education. We congratulate Rashon on this new role, and we anticipate great things from him in Asbury Park! Asbury Park Board of Education Plai

Shonda Collins-Richey gets #celebratED as the new Executive Director of Elementary Schools of the Spotsylvania County, Virginia Public Schools! Previously, she served as Director of Core Curriculum for the Stafford County, Virginia Public Schools, and as a Principal for Spotsylvania Schools. Shonda earned her Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration from George Mason University. We are excited for her new role, and we look forward to the impact she is going to hav

Shannon Szymczak gets #celebratED for her new role as a Social Emotional Learning Facilitator for the Federal Way, Washington Public Schools! Shannon is a career-long advocate for children and a passionate proponent for teacher care and well-being. We celebrate her for this exciting new role, and we know she will make a positive impact in Federal Way! Federal Way Public Schools Tacoma Public Schools LinkedIn Facebook

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