NDP Announced
Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Fine from Flower Hill Elementary for being selected as Maryland's 2026 National Distinguished Principal!
During his tenure at Flower Hill Elementary School, Dr. Fine has led a transformation in literacy achievement marked by substantial and measurable gains. Under his leadership, primary reading performance on district benchmarks increased by 25%, and literacy outcomes for Emerging Multilingual Learners rose to levels that significantly outpaced both state and district proficiency rates.
A cornerstone of Dr. Fine’s success has been his focus on supporting multilingual learners. He redesigned ESOL instruction into a fully inclusionary model, strengthening teacher collaboration and embedding English language development directly into general education classrooms. This shift increased student access to high-quality language instruction throughout the school day and contributed directly to the school’s sharp rise in literacy achievement.
Maryland is proud of you, Dr. Fine!
Why become a member?
The Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) is an organization devoted to serving, supporting, and advocating for all elementary and middle school leaders in our great state. A joint organization with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, MAESP strives to serve and advocate for all members in both Annapolis and Washington DC. MAESP seeks to provide meaningful and engaging professional development opportunities for all current and potential members. Together we can raise our profession up and meet the needs of our students and communities. Join us today!
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