The department moves forward. Coming back to Maryland felt like coming home. Her journey began at Prince George's County Schools. That continued at the University of Maryland. Her last stop was Mississippi, where she retired last summer as the state schools superintendent. I think Maryland is poised to do great things for kids across the state. And Ms. Wright says that's part of the reason she took the job. She has already spent time understanding the state's blueprint for Maryland's future, which she says is one of her top priorities. Be a catalyst for improving students' test scores. We collect a lot of data, and behind every data point there's a face, and we need to know who that face is. Because there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for students with disabilities, and there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for African American students. For children in poverty, one size does not fit all. For children, she argues, they need to master the basics first. To love reading, you must learn to read. And that's the key for me is making sure that we use research-based interventions, research-based strategies with our kids over the next few weeks. Wright said she plans to build relationships with school districts. Parents, legislators, and staff at the Board of Education headquarters. She answered her questions about her future here in Maryland without hesitation. In other words, she plans to apply for her permanent job at the Maryland State Board of Education headquarters downtown in July.
Maryland State Board of Education appoints next superintendent
Updated: April 24, 2024 7:44 PM EDT
Maryland officially has a new superintendent. The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Carrie M. Wright as superintendent. Wright has served as interim state superintendent since Oct. 23. Previously, he worked as an educator in Prince George, Howard, and Montgomery County public schools as a teacher, principal, director of special education, and assistant superintendent. She received her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park. | Video above: 'Feels like I'm coming home' — Maryland Interim Superintendent Returns to Roots 'Dr. Carrie Wright's distinguished career as an educator, administrator, and leader in public education has made her is uniquely prepared for this moment as Maryland's state superintendent,” Governor Wes Moore said in the release. “She is an advocate for our students, and I am confident she is the leader we need to deliver on our promise to create a world-class public education system in Maryland,” Wright said. will begin his four-year term on July 1st.
Maryland officially has a new superintendent.
The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Cary M. Wright as superintendent.
Wright has served as interim state superintendent since Oct. 23. Previously, Prince served as an educator in George, Howard, and Montgomery County public schools as a teacher, principal, director of special education, and assistant superintendent. She received her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park.
| Video above: 'Feels like coming home' – Maryland Interim Superintendent Returns to Roots
“Dr. Carrie Wright's distinguished career as an educator, administrator, and public education leader has prepared her for this moment as Maryland's state superintendent,” Governor Wes Moore said in a statement. ” he said. “She is a champion for students, and I am confident she is the leader we need to deliver on our promise to create a world-class public education system in Maryland.”
Wright will begin his four-year term on July 1.
