Walkersville Elementary Principal Receives Award

Walkersville Elementary Principal Tess Blumenthal is Frederick County’s winner of the 2015 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award (DELA). The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) selection committee chose Principal Blumenthal for her excellent leadership and strong commitment to creating an exceptional educational environment. Many people–from PTA leaders to students, colleagues, supervisors and community members–wrote letters recommending that Blumenthal receive this year’s award. Here are some of the reasons they gave. “Mrs. Blumenthal is a visionary leader who seeks to empower others and maximize their potential. She continually models a service-oriented approach with…

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