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Congratulations HCPSS 2022 Principal and Teachers of the Year!

blue background with ribbons and confetti. Text overlay stating, Congratulations! HCPSS 2022 Principal of the Year Dr. Jeff Fink (Oakland Mills HS) Teacher of the Year Jorden Lim (Long Reach HS) Teacher of the Year Jessica Palad (Pointers Run ES)

The Howard County Public School System is proud to announce its 2022 awardees for Principal and Teachers of the Year:

  • Principal of the Year: Dr. Jeffrey Fink of Oakland Mills High School has been named the 2022 Howard County Principal of the Year and a Washington Post Principal of the Year nominee
  • Teacher of the Year: Jorden Lim of Long Reach High School has been named Howard County’s 2022 Maryland State Department of Education Teacher of the Year candidate
  • Teacher of the Year: Jessica Palad of Pointers Run Elementary School has been selected as a 2022 Washington Post Teacher of the Year nominee

HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano surprised each of the three recipients with the news during a visit to their respective schools on April 6. They also will be recognized this spring at a reception with, and at a meeting of the Howard County Board of Education.

Learn more about these outstanding staff online.