Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell Named 2027 Maryland Superintendent of the Year
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell has been named Maryland's 2027 Superintendent of the Year, earning statewide recognition for his leadership of one of Maryland's largest public school systems. The honor was announced Thursday, October 29, 2026, during the annual meeting of the Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland (PSSAM), which recognizes a superintendent each year for excellence in educational leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. The recipient is selected through a vote of public school superintendents across Maryland. Bedell, now in his fifth year leading Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), described the recognition as a reflection of the collective efforts of educators, employees, families, and school system leadership. "This is a very humbling moment for me because none of us gets into this work to receive awards," Bedell said. "What we have been able ...
