Anne Arundel County Public Schools has announced new leadership appointments at four Pasadena-area schools, bringing a mix of fresh faces and familiar names to the helm as the 2025–2026 school year begins next week.
Shanna Cahoon has been named the new Principal of Chesapeake High School. Cahoon brings years of high school administrative experience to the role, most recently serving as Assistant Principal at Old Mill High School. Before that, she spent eight years as an Assistant Principal at Chesapeake High. “It is incredibly meaningful to now lead a school in the same county I call home, and I look forward to partnering with students, families, and the greater Pasadena community to support the continued success of Chesapeake High School,” she said.
At the elementary level, several schools are also welcoming new principals. Charity Crawford has been appointed Principal of High Point Elementary. Crawford is no stranger to Pasadena’s educational community – she previously served as Principal at nearby Solley Elementary, where she was known for her commitment to academic growth and student support.
Meanwhile, Bodkin Elementary will be led by Mark McCalpin, who transitions from his former role as Principal of Lake Shore Elementary.
Taking McCalpin’s place at Lake Shore Elementary is Kyle Butler, who formerly served as Principal of Severna Park Elementary. Butler’s experience in leadership and elementary education will help guide Lake Shore into the new school year with stability and energy.
