We are so proud to announce that Mrs. Maria Bovich has been named the Archdiocese of Washington’s Distinguished Principal of the Year for her superior leadership and strong commitment to academic excellence.

This prestigious award is presented to a principal who demonstrates accomplishment in six categories: balancing management and leadership roles, setting high expectations and standards, stressing content and instruction that ensures student achievement, creating a culture of professional development for teachers, using multiple tools to apply and assess instructional improvements and actively engaging the school community.

Mrs. Bovich was surprised with the announcement at Mass this morning, surrounded by the students, teachers, parents, members of the Archdiocese of Washington’s Catholic Schools Office, and her family. Watch the announcement here. 

Mrs. Bovich has been the principal of Holy Redeemer School since 2008. She earned her Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Maryland. She has been an educator for over three decades. Prior to coming to Holy Redeemer School, Mrs. Bovich was the vice principal at St. Pius X School in Bowie, Maryland. Mrs. Bovich has also served at Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute in Washington D.C. and Prince George’s County Public Schools.  She is a certified special education teacher and holds state certification in Elementary Education and Educational Administration, with a state Principal Licensure. Mrs. Bovich and her husband, Michael Bovich, have raised three children and have four grandchildren.  

Her commitment to Catholic education is not only seen in her work at Holy Redeemer School, but in sending her children to Catholic school - Kindergarten through College.  She brings to Holy Redeemer her belief and motto of Excellence in Education with the Power of Faith.

Holy Redeemer School, now in its 85th year of educating students in the faith, is now the home of a Distinguished Principal of the Archdiocese and a Golden Apple recipient. (Fourth grade teacher Mrs. Christina Harrington received this distinguished award from the Archdiocese of Washington’s Catholic Schools Office in May 2016.)
Read the Archdiocese of Washington's Press Release here.
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