Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award
2024 Winner
April Longest
Farmland Elementary School School Principal
April Longest, principal at Farmland Elementary School in Rockville, is this year’s winner of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award.
The award is presented annually to an MCPS administrator who has shown exceptional performance in promoting academic excellence, positive human relations and community outreach.
About the Award
The award is designed to honor the highest qualities and most significant accomplishments of Dr. Mark Mann, former principal of Parkland Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. Mann was recognized throughout the system as an excellent school-based educator who dedicated himself to understanding and embracing the rich diversity of his school and community. He worked tirelessly to make everyone a vital part of school programs, activities and services.
About the Nominee
The nominee:
Is a current principal in MCPS.
Has a minimum of two years experience as a principal in MCPS.
Is not a previous recipient of this award. (Previous nominees who did not win may be re-nominated.)
Nominations must be supported by at least two of the following: a student; a staff member, a parent/guardian, or community member.
Winner Selection and Announcement
A panel appointed by the chief of Human Resources and Development, will select the recipient, and the award winner will be announced at a Board of Education meeting in May.
Nomination Submission
Nomination Deadline
Nomination materials for the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award must be received by midnight, Friday, December 13, 2024. Only complete packets will be considered. Nomination packets received after the deadline will not be considered.
How to Submit
Nomination materials must be submitted via email to Sandra Karis, administrative services manager, Office of Human Resources and Development (OHRD) at Sandra_J_Karis@mcpsmd.org Subject line: Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award.
NOMINATION PACKET: Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award 2025
Past Mark Mann Award Recipients
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If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Development (OHRD) at 240-740-7012.