Lillian Lowery
| Lillian Lowery | ||
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| Maryland Superintendent of Schools | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| July 1, 2012 – Present | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Bernard Sadusky | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $195,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | April 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Maryland State Board of Education | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Delaware Secretary of Education | ||
| January 2009 - June 2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Carolina Central University (1976) | |
| Master's | University of North Carolina (1978) | |
| Ph.D. | Virginia Polytechnic and State University (2004) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Gastonia, North Carolina | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lowery previously served as Delaware Secretary of Education, a position she was appointed to in January 2009 by Governor Jack Markell and served until June 1, 2012.[2]
Biography
Lowery has worked in the education field since 1976. Beginning her career as an English teacher in Virginia, Lowery went on to serve three years as Superintendent of the Christina School District in New Castle County, Delaware, was an Assistant Superintendent in Fairfax County, Virginia, and an Area Superintendent in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was named Delaware Secretary of Education in 2009 and served in the role until she was appointed as Maryland Superintendent of Schools in 2012.[3]
Education
- EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004
- MA, Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1978
- BA, North Carolina Central University, 1976
Political career
Maryland Superintendent of Schools (2012-Present)
Delaware Secretary of Education (2009-2012)
Appointments
2012
Lowery was appointed as Maryland Superintendent of Schools by the state school board in April 2012, and was sworn in on July 1, 2012.[4]
2009
Lowery was appointed as Delaware Secretary of Education by Gov. Jack Markell (D) in 2009.[2]
Recent news
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- State superintendent, Leadership Maryland, regional educators gather to ... - So Md News
- Md. superintendent pays a visit - Cumberland Times-News
- Push on to accelerate Spring Ridge school renovation - So Md News
- School board okays accelerating Spring Ridge plans - Bay Net
- Md. schools chief visits Boonsboro High to celebrate Blue Ribbon status - The Herald-Mail
- New Emergency Planning Guide Approved Last Week By State School Board - WFMD
- O'Malley taps Arundel High student to serve on state school board - Baltimore Sun
- State Roundup, April 19, 2013 - MarylandReporter.com
- Blue Ribbon adds to spectrum of awards at Folly Quarter Middle School - Baltimore Sun
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See also
- Delaware Secretary of Education
- Maryland Superintendent of Schools
- Governor of Delaware
- Jack Markell
External links
References
- ↑ The Baltimore Sun, "Governor welcomes new state schools chief," April 24, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dover Post, "Lillian Lowery to step down as Delaware secretary of education," April 20, 2012
- ↑ Maryland Department of Education, "Superintendent's Biography," accessed October 5, 2012
- ↑ Baltimore Sun, "Lillian Lowery named Maryland state superintendent of schools," April 20, 2012
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| Preceded by Bernard Sadusky |
Maryland Superintendent of Schools July 1, 2012 – Present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Delaware Secretary of Education January 2009 - June 2012 |
Succeeded by Mark Murphy |
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