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Principals of the Year

Melissa Lingenfelder

2024-2025 Principal of the Year:
Melissa Lingenfelder, Sandalwood Elementary School

Dorian Barnes

2024-2025 Assistant Principal of the Year:
Dorian Barnes, Deer Park Magnet Middle School


Former Principals of the Year

2023-2024
Principal of the Year: Brian Powell, Kenwood High School
Assistant Principal of the Year: Nicole Bridges, Towson High School

2021-2022 & 2022-2023
All BCPS principals were named Principals of the Year for facing the COVID pandemic with exceptional resolve, always keeping the needs of students at the forefront.

2020-2021
Kelly O’Connell, Mars Estates Elementary School
Rochelle Archelus, Woodlawn Middle School
Brian Powell, Kenwood High School

2019-2020
Charlene Behnke, Honeygo Elementary School
Monica Sample, Overlea High School

2018-2019
Kandice Taylor, Deer Park Middle Magnet School
Cathy Thomas, Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School

2017-2018
Cheryl Brooks, Berkshire Elementary School
Aubrey Brown, Randallstown High School

2016-2017
Missy Fanshaw, Rodgers Forge Elementary School
Sandra Reid, Pikesville High School and Maryland's 2018 High School Principal of the Year

2015-2016
Jennifer Mullenax, Halstead Academy

2014-2015
Pat Goldys, Norwood Elementary School

2013-2014
Karen Harris, Fort Garrison Elementary School

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