said Search Committee Chair and State Board Vice President Dr. Joshua Michael. <\/strong>\u201cOur search yielded a candidate who brings decades of service as a teacher and systems leader in Maryland who has also led transformational reform as a state superintendent. Dr. Carey Wright is the leader for this moment, ready to move in partnership and with purpose to improve outcomes for children in Maryland.\u201d<\/p>\nDr. Wright brings to the position decades of service as a Maryland educator with stints in Prince George\u2019s, Howard, and Montgomery County Public Schools as a teacher, principal, director of special education, and associate superintendent. Dr. Wright served as the Chief Academic Officer in DC Public Schools. Dr. Wright obtained her bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and doctoral degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park.<\/p>\n
“Dr. Carey Wright’s\u00a0distinguished career as an educator, administrator, and leader in public education has\u00a0uniquely prepared her to meet this moment as Maryland’s State Superintendent,” said Governor Wes Moore<\/strong>. “She is a champion for students, and I’m confident that she is the leader we need to fulfill the promise\u00a0of creating a world-class\u00a0public education system for Maryland.”<\/p>\nUnder Dr. Wright\u2019s leadership as Interim State Superintendent, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has successfully managed a transition of superintendent administrations, worked in concert with the State Board to take significant actions necessary to improve Maryland\u2019s math and literacy rates, and built foundational relationships with key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am honored to be selected as the State Superintendent of Schools for Maryland and I’m grateful to the State Board of Education for this amazing opportunity. Growing up in Maryland, I know how good our schools are and how much better we can be,\u201d said State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright<\/strong>. \u201cI believe by advancing literacy and mathematics for every child at every level from prekindergarten to high school graduation, we can prepare students for the career pathway they choose and success in life. Our work will bring transformational change and elevate public education in ways that will benefit today\u2019s students and future generations.\u201d<\/p>\nPrior to her service as Maryland\u2019s Interim State Superintendent, Dr. Wright served for nine years as the State Superintendent of Schools in Mississippi leading successful educational reform efforts that guided Mississippi to lead the nation in improving student achievement outcomes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe State Board is thrilled to announce Dr. Wright as our next permanent State Superintendent. The Board is confident that Dr. Wright is the leader for this critical moment in the history of our state\u2019s education system. She has the experience, expertise, and leadership track record to execute successful implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland\u2019s Future that will show demonstrable results for children,\u201d said State Board President Clarence Crawford<\/strong>. \u201cWe look forward to having her serve as a leader, partner, and consensus builder in the educational community in Maryland.\u201d<\/p>\nDr. Wright will begin a full four-year term on July 1, 2024, and will receive a salary at an annual rate of $360,500.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The State Board voted unanimously on April 24, 2024, to appoint Dr. Carey M. Wright as the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools for the term to begin July 1, 2024. Since October 23, 2023, Dr. Wright has served as the Interim State Superintendent of Schools.<\/p>\n