Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) today announces the administrative appointment of a new principal. The Board of Education of Charles County at its March 12 meeting approved the appointment of Hughes Valmond, a current elementary school principal in South Bend, Ind., to serve as principal at J.C. Parks Elementary School. Valmond’s appointment is effective May 1.
Valmond assumes the principal role left vacant at Parks when the former administrator announced their retirement at the start of the current school year. He brings more than 18 years of education experience to CCPS, having served as both an elementary school principal and school counselor at the middle and high school levels.
Valmond currently serves as principal of Muessel Elementary School, a Title I designated school, with South Bend Community School Corporation. He will remain in his current role until he joins CCPS at Parks on May 1. Valmond said he is excited to start his career with CCPS.
“The best part of education is witnessing students graduate high school and observing former students become successful pillars in the community, both in their careers and beyond. Elementary education lays the foundation for setting our students on the path to lifelong success. As educators, it is our responsibility to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate a more complex world in the future,” Valmond said.
Prior to working in administration with South Bend Schools, Valmond spent several years as a school counselor with Norfolk Public Schools. He currently also serves as a professor with the Trine University School of Education in Reston, Va. He holds a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and a master’s degree in urban education school counseling prek-12, both from Norfolk State University.
Additionally, he has a certificate of advanced studies in educational school leadership from Cambridge University. Acting Principal Kathy Perriello will remain at Parks until Valmond transitions to his new role. Plans to host a community meet and greet are underway.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,765 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
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