Howard County Principals Receive National Honors

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Principals from Howard County were the only Maryland winners for the elementary school principal and assistant principal awards from the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Clemens Crossing Elementary School Principal Edward Cosentino was named a National Distinguished Principal for integrating continuous data analysis into his school’s best practices. His other priorities include instructor mentoring and partnering with the PTA to focus on social-emotional well-being programming. His colleagues describe him as an “optimistic, positive leader” who “strives to make his school environment positive, productive, and safe for all that enter and exit the building.”

Connie Stahler was chosen as a National Outstanding Assistant Principal when she served in that role at Laurel Woods Elementary School last school year. She is now the school’s principal.
Stahler is a proponent of professional learning, especially when it comes to empowering and giving voice to paraeducators. She was selected for the award for demonstrating exceptional leadership.