Cecil County Superintendent Jeffrey Lawson was named Maryland’s Superintendent of the Year this month following years of conflict with the county executive over school funding.
“It’s a privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff and community in Cecil County,” Lawson said in a news release from the school system last week. “Throughout my career, I have placed value on serving others and supporting our students and staff to achieve excellence. This recognition belongs to each part of our amazing system as they are worthy of such celebration.”
The Superintendent of the Year is chosen annually by a panel of Maryland superintendents following an extensive application process, according to the release. Candidates are judged on leadership for learning, communication, professionalism and community involvement.
The winner then goes on to represent the state in the National Superintendent of the Year process through the School Superintendents Association. The National Superintendent of the Year will be announced in February, according to the association’s website.