Principal of the Year Award

Tim Thomas is surprised with the news that she is FCPS Principal of the Year 2013

Tim Thomas, 2013 FCPS Principal of the Year is surprised with the good news by Dr. Jack Dale, FCPS Superintendant

The Principal of the Year Award is Fairfax County Public School’s highest honor for a Principal. The winner, finalists, and nominees are all recognized at the annual FCPS Honors awards ceremony. The winner will also be honored by The Washington Post, receiving the Distinguished Educational Leadership Award.

Parents, students, administrators, FCPS staff and teachers, Fairfax County government employees, and Fairfax County citizens are invited to nominate a principal for this prestigious award.

Nominations typically open in November and are due the middle of January.

To be eligible for nomination, the principal must:

Currently work as an elementary, middle, or high school principal in FCPS. Assistant, associate, or subschool principals are not eligible.
Have completed five years of experience as a principal, at least three in FCPS. Experience in an acting capacity may not be counted.
Plan to continue working as a principal with FCPS next year.
Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination.

Nominees must be principals who:

Manage and administrate effectively.
Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation.
Foster cooperation between the school and the community.
Maintain a continuing dialogue with students and parents, faculty, and staff members.
Keep abreast of developments in the field of education.
Encourage team spirit.
Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment.
Continue to play an active role in the classroom.