Congratulations to LaShawn James on being named Maryland’s 2025 Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) of the Year by the Maryland Association of Pupil Personnel (MAPP)! This prestigious honor, announced at MAPP’s annual conference on April 30, 2025, recognizes her exceptional dedication to students and families in Prince George’s County Public Schools.

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With over 31 years in education, including 21 as a PPW, Ms. James currently serves Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Robert Frost Elementary School, Legends Public Charter School, and District Heights Elementary School.. A proud PGCPS graduate herself, she describes her work as deeply personal, stating, “It was important to me to return to the county and begin my career in education. Pupil Personnel Services has been the most rewarding. It allows me to advocate for students and families while helping remove barriers to learning and development”.

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Ms. James’s commitment was notably highlighted in 2021 when NBC4 featured her efforts to reconnect with students during the pandemic through home visits . Her work continues to make a lasting impact on the community.

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Congratulations again, LaShawn James, and thank you for being a champion for students and families!

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