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

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