Four principals have been selected as finalists for the 2027 George Arlotto Leadership Award, presented annually to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Principal of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding school leaders whose vision, compassion, and commitment inspire students, encourage staff, and strengthen families and communities.
This year’s finalists are:
Lorie Barnes, Woodside Elementary School
Tabatha Camacho, Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School
Kevin Carr, Glen Burnie High School
Tamba Elliott, South Shore Elementary School
One of these outstanding leaders will be named the 2027 AACPS Principal of the Year and will represent the district in the 2027 Washington Post Principal of the Year program. All finalists will also be recognized at the Education Foundation of AACPS’ 41st Annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 23, 2027.
The following Principal of the Year nominees will also be recognized at the event:
Christie Acri, Deale 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
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. Kim Jakovics, former principal of Monarch Academy Glen Burnie, was the recipient of this award in 2026.
Questions about the Principal of the Year program should be directed to Maneka Monk (mmonk@aacps.org) and Meghan O’Brien (mwobrien@aacps.org). Questions about the Excellence in Education event should be directed to Joe Callahan (jfcallahan@aacps.org).