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Maryland Superintendent of the Year
Photo Courtesy of Jen Shaw, Cecil County Public
Schools Public Information Of昀椀cer
Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland
Cecil County Public Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Lawson was selected as Maryland Superintendent of the
Year by the Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland (PSSAM).
Lawson has served 40 years in public education, starting as a math teacher in Delaware before transitioning
to CCPS in 2009 as the system’s executive director. In 2018, Lawson was appointed to his 昀椀rst term as
superintendent and his second in 2022.
The Superintendent of the Year is chosen annually by a panel of Maryland superintendents following an extensive
application process. Candidates are judged on leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and
community involvement.
“It’s a privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff, and
community in Cecil County. Throughout my career, I
have placed value on serving others and supporting our
students and staff to achieve excellence. This recognition
belongs to each part of our amazing system as they are
worthy of such celebration.”
JEFFREY LAWSON
Cecil County Superintendent
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