Eleven principals have been nominated for the 2027 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Principal of the Year Award, known as the George Arlotto Leadership Award. This honor recognizes school leaders whose vision, compassion, and commitment inspire students, encourage staff, and strengthen families and communities.
This year’s nominees are:
Christie Acri, Deale Elementary School
Lorie Barnes, Woodside Elementary School
Tabatha Camacho, Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School
Kevin Carr, Glen Burnie High School
Tamba Elliott, South Shore Elementary School
Rachel Kennelly, Severn Run High School
Angela Ricciuti, Overlook Elementary School
Greg Ryan, Crofton High School
Todd Stanzione, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Rick Tubman, Chesapeake Bay Middle School
Jim Whisman, Eastport Elementary School
One of these outstanding leaders will be named the 2027 AACPS Principal of the Year this December and go on to represent the district in the 2027 Washington Post Principal of the Year program. In addition, all nominees will be recognized by the Education Foundation of AACPS at the 41st Annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 23, 2027.
Kim Jakovics, former principal of Monarch Academy Glen Burnie, received the award in 2026.
The award was renamed by the Education Foundation of AACPS in June 2022 in honor of Dr. George Arlotto, who initiated the creation of a program to recognize exceptional school leaders across the district. Dr. Arlotto served AACPS for 16 years, the final eight as Superintendent.
Questions about the Principal of the Year program should be directed to Maneka Monk (mmonk@aacps.org) and Meghan O’Brien at mwobrien@aacps.org. Questions about the Excellence in Education event should be directed to Joe Callahan at jfcallahan@aacps.org.
Information about tickets to the event will be available in the coming months.