National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed each year from

During Hispanic Heritage Month, commemorated from Sept. 15

Sue Sheehan, the principal of St. Andrew Apostle School in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been named as the 2024-25 Distinguished Principal of the Year for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

Kelly Branaman, the archdiocese’s Secretary for Catholic Schools and Superintendent of Schools, made the surprise announcement at St. Andrew Apostle Church on Oct. 4, where the school’s students, teachers and staff had gathered before an All-School Adoration of the Eucharist. After the announcement, the school community responded with cheers and a long standing ovation for their principal.

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The group celebrated national Hispanic Heritage Month, African American History Month,