Christine Handy – Darnestown, Maryland

Dr. Christine Handy has more than 18 years experience as teacher, track coach and high school principal and has made a significant impact on thousands of students and families. Her life mission is to enhance the life of others via education, counseling & coaching. Christine started as a Special Education teacher and has recently led a $97.8 million dollar school construction project, opening a new high school in Montgomery County, Maryland serving over 2400 students. As an award winning leader, she was the 2006 Maryland Principal of the Year and received the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in School Leadership. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Secondary School Principals.