Beth F. Thomas, the assistant principal of Hallie Wells Middle School, is the 2023 recipient of the Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.
“This prestigious award, given by the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP), is presented annually to an administrator or supervisor who exemplifies outstanding leadership and accomplishments in purposeful leadership, instructional or systemwide leadership, human resources development, resource management, interpersonal skills, professional involvement, and community and stakeholder involvement,” writes MCPS.
Thomas spent most of her educational career in MCPS and spent eight years in New York. Over the last 28 years, she served as a special education teacher, special education resource teacher, alternative I teacher and administrator. Thomas also became an administrator at James Hubert Blake High School in 2006. She has served as the assistant principal at Hallie Wells since the school opened in 2016.
“She works to enhance learning for all students, especially those with unique needs. She creates a network of support within the school and with school partners to help students reach their full potential,” writes MCPS. “Parents, administrators, students and staff all note the strong commitment Thomas displays through her “students first” approach when maximizing student learning and achievement. Once a student is with Thomas, she will follow that student’s educational career beyond the level in which she supported him/her.”
Thomas will also be honored at this year’s Champions for Children celebration on Monday, April 24, at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
