Governor Wes Moore appointed Xiomara V. Medina to the Maryland State Board of Education. Medina is the associate director for clinical training in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Studies at Bowie State University,
The Maryland State Board of Education is responsible for approving regulations and setting educational policies to ensure that every student in Maryland receives a rigorous and world-class academic experience. The board establishes standards for pre-kindergarten through high school education and vocational rehabilitation services. Additionally, it reviews and approves budget allocations for the Maryland State Department of Education, local education aid, and state-supported institutions. Once the board is complete with those budget duties, it sends it to the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Moore.
“Being appointed to the State Board of Education provides me the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless and champion educational policies for the underrepresented,” said Medina. “Too many times, we see policies being implemented without people knowing what’s going on in the classroom. My goal is to ensure that when policies are discussed, what occurs in the classroom is the focal point.”
Medina’s Experience
Medina, a native of San Francisco, brings extensive education experience to her new role. She has taught at a daycare center and a Montessori School, served as a substitute teacher in Anne Arundel County Schools, and was a school counselor in Howard County Schools. Currently, she guides graduate students at BSU during their internship programs.
“I want everyone to have access to a quality education,” said Medina. “I’m very excited to be able to bring the expertise in education that Bowie State is known for to the board to help advance public education in Maryland.”
Medina is one of three new appointees to the Maryland State Board of Education made by Governor Moore. She earned her master’s degree from BSU and is now pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision there.