Gale-Bailey Elementary School Principal Tangie Scales was recently named a Connected School Leader by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals for encouraging her staff to grow professionally and personally, while building and strengthening relationships with students, their families and the community.
The state association honors principals who find ways to help others develop professional skills while providing time and guidance when they are called. Connected leaders foster a culture of open communications and collaboration which in turn can boost confidence among staff, according to a statement provided by MAESP.
“She builds connections with students, staff and our community,” Megan Parsons, the school’s assistant principal, said. “She shows every day that she is committed to our students and watching them grow.”…