There are many outstanding educators in the Washington region. Here are the 2022 finalists for The Washington Post’s Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards.

       Each of the finalists was nominated by their local school system, the DC Public Charter School Board, or a panel of educators and community leaders with expertise in the private school community.

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       The winners were chosen by a selection committee of individuals who represent teachers, administrators and parents. The winners each receive a $7,500 prize.

       Finalists for the 2022 Washington Post Principal of the Year Award:

       Amy Schott (winner): Rockledge Elementary School, Prince William County

       Michael Routhouska: William Ramsay Elementary School, Alexandria City

       Julia Walsh: Tyler Heights Elementary School, Anne Arundel County

       Jessica Panfil: Claremont Elementary School, Arlington County

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       Joe Sampson III: Calvert Elementary School, Calvert County

       Louis M. D’Ambrosio: Berry Elementary School, Charles County

       Brittany Wagner-Friel: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, DC Charter

       Lindsay Trout: Terraset Elementary School, Fairfax County

       Bernard Quesada: Middletown High School, Frederick County

       Jeff Fink: Oakland Mills High School, Howard County

       Robert Marple: Cedar Lane Elementary School, Loudoun County

       Wanda Williams: Oxon Hill Elementary School, Prince George’s County

       Jamie Jameson: Evergreen Elementary School, St. Mary’s County

       James Stemple: Mountain View High School, Stafford County

       Finalists for the 2022 Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award:

       Jordan Markwood (winner): Rock Ridge High School, Loudoun County

       Alexandra Bender: John Adams Elementary School, Alexandria City

       Jing Dai: Meade High School, Anne Arundel County

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       Iris Gibson: Langston High School, Arlington County

       Kristen Johnson: Barstow Elementary School, Calvert County

       Annemarie Simpson: Maurice J. McDonough High School, Charles County

       Jendayi Wright: Friendship Public Charter School, DC Charter

       Dave Worst: Rose Hill Elementary School, Fairfax County

       Jennifer Jayson: Meridian High School, Falls Church City

       Kathleen Willoughby: Kettle Run High School, Fauquier County

       Donna Karajeh: West Frederick Middle School, Frederick County

       Jessica Palad: Pointers Run Elementary School, Howard County

       Lea Behanna: Manassas Park Middle School, Manassas Park City

       Thomas Pierre: Thomas G. Pullen K-8 Creative and Performing Arts School, Prince George’s County

       Jamie Dziuba: Fred Lynn Middle School, Prince William County

       Amy Davies: Washington Episcopal School, Private School

       Lindsay Simone: Mechanicsville Elementary School, St. Mary’s County

       Kevin Lynch: Shirley C. Heim Middle School, Stafford County