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Congratulations, Dr. Dennie!

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Our very own Dr. Deborah Dennie, Principal of Leonardtown Middle School, St. Mary's County, and recent winner of the MASSP/NASSP Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year, has been named as a NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year Finalist! Congratulations, Dr. Dennie, on this amazing recognition! The national winner for NASSP Middle Level Principal of the Year will be named at the National Education Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala on April 17 in Washington, D.C. 

Deborah Dennie, EdD, has served as the principal of Leonardtown Middle School in St. Mary’s County, MD, for 10 years, providing steady, visionary leadership grounded in high expectations and genuine care. During her tenure, she has strengthened instructional practice through data-driven decision-making, elevated student accountability, and cultivated a culture of continuous professional growth among educators. Widely recognized as a mentor and advocate, she empowers staff to pursue leadership opportunities and expand their professional capacity, contributing to improved teaching and learning outcomes schoolwide while prioritizing the emotional and physical well-being of students and staff. She ensures instructional time is purposeful, distractions are minimized, and collaborative planning is both funded and prioritized. This shared focus has resulted in rising proficiency, greater equity in classrooms, and stronger student readiness for high school and beyond.

St. Mary's County Commissioners Honor Leonardtown Middle School Principal Dr. Deborah Dennie as Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year

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Leonardtown Middle School (LMS) serves a diverse population of students. Our school maintains a highly
qualified staff, utilizes relevant instructional technology, and boasts a strong academic focus. In recent years,
the school made progress in closing the achievement gap and utilizing restorative practices. In the upcoming
year, we will continue to meet the needs of all students by taking a standards-based approach to education,
cultivating positive school culture through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and promoting
appropriate academic rigor.
Leonardtown Middle School supports the development of thoughtful individuals, creates rigorous academic
opportunities, and cultivates an inclusive and cooperative community.

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