ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced three appointments to the Maryland State Board of Education.
“Every Maryland student deserves access to a world-class education that positions them for success – regardless of background, income, or ability," said Gov. Moore. “I look forward to working alongside our new appointees to continue to build the future of K-12 education in Maryland and I thank them for their continued service to the state."
The Maryland State Board of Education sets the educational policy and standards for pre-kindergarten through high school and vocational rehabilitation services, in addition to passing regulations. The board also reviews and approves three annual budgets—including the Department of Education headquarters budget; the state aid to local education budget; and state-aided institutions budget—before they are passed on to the Governor's Office and Maryland General Assembly.
Governor Moore made the following appointments to the Board:
Dr. Kimberly Ann Lewis
Dr. Kimberly Ann Lewis is a nationally recognized expert and leader on special education. Dr. Lewis has worked in education for more than 40 years, including with the Maryland Department of Education, the New York State Department of Education, the Louisiana Department of Education, and as an educator in four different Maryland school districts. She has previously served on the boards of the National Education Association as committee chair; Maryland State Teachers Association as committee chair; the Frederick County Teachers Association as president; and on Governor Parris Glendening's education transition team.
Dr. Lewis earned her bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University; her M.A. from Hood College; and her Ed.D. from Johns Hopkins University.
Kenny Clash
Kenny Clash has dedicated his career to empowering students, expanding educational opportunities, and closing the digital divide, currently serving as senior director of finance and operations at Intentional Philanthropy and on the advisory board of the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library and Maryland State Library Resource Center. Clash also served as a student success coach for four years at Coppin State University and Baltimore City Community College, in addition to serving for more than 11 years as an assistant manager at Howard Community College.
Clash earned his associates degree from Valley Forge Military College and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. He is a proud U.S. Army Veteran.
Xiomara V. Medina
Xiomara V. Medina is an associate director within the Department of Counseling and Psychological Studies at Bowie State University. Medina has served as treasurer of the Maryland School Counseling Association and president of the Professional School Counselors of Howard County. She previously worked in the public school systems of Howard County and Anne Arundel County. She is working to bring higher levels of cultural competency and actionable equity among professional school counselors in Maryland and is passionate about tackling barriers faced by LGBT students, homeless students and English language learners.
Medina earned her M.Ed. from Bowie State University.
For more information about the Maryland State Board of Education, visit marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard.
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