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Experienced Leader, Mentor Named New T.C. Principal

Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Morton Sherman announced that Suzanne Maxey will be the new principal of T.C. Williams High School beginning July 1, 2010.

"Mrs. Maxey is a perfect fit for T.C. and for this community," said Dr. Sherman. "She brings to us a proven track record of high achievement, a deep and pervasive commitment to all students, clear expectations for staff, and a remarkable track record for connecting with the community. As we move T.C. from being a very good high school to a great one, Mrs. Maxey will be positive and successful leader as she is extremely qualified and has led transformations of two large high schools in the area with similar demographics. We are so excited to welcome her to ACPS."

After a national search which resulted in an outstanding pool of candidates, T.C.'s next principal was found in our own backyard. Ms. Maxey has been a mentor to new and struggling middle and high school principals in Montgomery County, MD since 2008. Prior to that, she was widely credited with improving test scores, raising staff morale, and energizing students at Seneca Valley High School in Montgomery County.

In 2007, Ms. Maxey won the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award for Montgomery County Public Schools. In his nomination letter for the award, Montgomery Councilmember Michael Knapp wrote, "With her innovative approach to academics and administration, Suzanne has worked hard to foster cooperation between the school and community. Fully understanding that a school should not only be a participant in the surrounding community but its hub, Suzanne launched an outreach program to educate parents about the school, and help them get involved with their students and with the Seneca Valley community."

Suzanne Maxey began her career in 1973 as a high school social studies teacher. She first became an administrator in 1993 as vice principal of Laurel High School, and two years later was named Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. Ms. Maxey served as principal of Bowie High School in Prince Georges County from 2000-2003 before moving to Seneca Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland.

"I am very impressed with the rich heritage of T.C. Williams High School," said Ms. Maxey. "When I visited, it felt warm and welcoming. T.C. is such a vital part of the Alexandria community and I am looking forward to being a part of this community as well."

Ms. Maxey, her husband Bob, and Mattie, their black lab-Australian cattle dog mix, will soon be looking for a place to live in Alexandria. They also have two grown sons.

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