ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 26, 2026

Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Joseph Beavers, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135
 

LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of June 24, 2026.

The Board appointed Ms. Victoria James as an 11-month Assistant Principal at Margaret Brent Middle School.  Ms. James holds a Master’s Degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  Ms. James currently serves as an Instructional Resource Teacher at Margaret Brent Middle School.    

The Board appointed Ms. Kathryn Smith as an 11-month Assistant Principal at Spring Ridge Middle  School.  Ms. Smith holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland University College and a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  Ms. Smith currently serves as a Special Education Teacher at Leonardtown High School.

The Board appointed Ms. Kristin Shields as a 12-month Director of Title I and Family Engagement in the Department of Title I and Family Engagement.  Ms. Shields holds a Master’s Degree from Bowie State University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  Ms. Shields currently serves as the Supervisor of Title I in the Department of Title I and Family Engagement. 

These appointments will become effective July 1, 2026.