Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises was named the 2026 Maryland Superintendent of the Year by the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland in her final year leading the district.
According to a press release, this award is given yearly to a Maryland superintendent who “demonstrates excellence in educational leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement.”
“Being chosen by my peers for this recognition is both humbling and inspiring,” Dr. Santelises said in a statement. “It reflects the collective work of our students, educators, families, and community partners who believe in what is possible for Baltimore’s young people. This honor belongs to them as much as it does to me.”…