Maisie Howard
Maisie Howard ran for election to the Anne Arundel County Board of Education to represent District 7 in Maryland. She lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Howard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Maisie Howard was born in Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree from Truman State University, a law degree from Saint Louis University, and a graduate degree from Saint Louis University. Her career experience includes working as an attorney, nurse, and small business partner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, District 7
Dawn Pulliam defeated Jeremy York and Maisie Howard in the general election for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dawn Pulliam (Nonpartisan)  | 56.8 | 23,158 |
 | Jeremy York (Nonpartisan) | 42.3 | 17,213 | |
 | Maisie Howard (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.4 | 169 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 197 | ||
| Total votes: 40,737 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Dawn Pulliam and Jeremy York advanced from the primary for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, District 7.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Howard in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Maisie Howard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Howard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Preserve rural culture and landscape in redistricting implementation. Prioritize innovation in specialized education, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs.
- Invest in shared governance models with parents and students as partners. Empower parents and students in decision making.
- And this last one really is a thorn right now. Parents are being ignored by administration literally and figuratively. There is no central means of report management for parent and student issues, leaving relationships fragile and strained. Investing in strengthening CCR and Education service stability for student in special populations such as a military families.
● Fiscal Responsibility: Promoting transparent and effective use of district funds to maximize educational outcomes.
● Mental Health Support: Enhancing mental health resources for students and staff, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
●Bridging Education and Career Readiness: Developing vocational training, apprenticeships, and STEM education to prepare students for the workforce.
● Strong Communication Skills: The ability to convey ideas from diverse perspectives.
● Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring all students have access to quality education and opportunities.
● Integrity and Accountability: Building trust with the community through honest and responsible leadership.
● Empathy and Understanding: Recognizing the needs and challenges faced by students, families, and educators.
● 14 years of experience: In education, with children in both general and special education tracks. Parent and advocate for students
●Diverse Expertise: Law, healthcare, business operations, and transformation.
● Bridge Building: The ability to connect different sectors and perspectives, enabling informed, balanced decision-making and creating decision-making
Setting Policy and Strategic Direction: Establishing policies that align with community needs and shaping the school system's overall goals.
Budget Oversight: Approving and managing the school district’s budget to ensure effective allocation of resources.
Advocating for Students, Parents, and Teachers: Representing the community’s concerns and ensuring equitable access to quality education.
Ensuring Accountability and Transparency: Overseeing the implementation of programs and maintaining openness in decision-making.
Promoting Safe and Inclusive School Environments: Supporting policies that ensure student safety, inclusion, and well-being.
Building Community Partnerships: Engaging with local organizations and promoting schools as community hubs, especially in rural areas.
Overseeing Redistricting and Facility Planning: Making decisions on school boundaries and planning for future facility needs.
• Revenue generation or opportunities
• Integrating BOE into the community space
• Parents participation in policy, student access to policy process
• Parent’s wellness value, sensory safe spots, balance teacher to student’s ratio, building balance academics with life’s learning.
• Ensuring one parent can run for BOE
● Policy Adoption: Developing policies for effective administration and educational excellence.
● Fiscal Responsibility: Ensuring budget oversight and accountability for district funds.
● Superintendent Oversight: Hiring and evaluating the superintendent who manages daily operations.
● Community Engagement: Understanding concerns, advocating for public education, and collaborating on decisions that benefit students and the district.
●Partnerships and Collaboration: Building partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to enhance educational opportunities, career connections and resources for our students.
Students: Their education and well-being are the top priority.
Parents and Families: Advocating for their children’s educational needs and safety.
Teachers and School Staff: Supporting their development and working conditions.
Local Communities: Ensuring schools remain community hubs, especially in rural areas.
Taxpayers: Ensuring responsible use of funds.
Local Businesses and Organizations: Building partnerships to benefit students.
Students: Advocate for equitable access to resources, support for special needs and diverse learners, mental health services, and college/career readiness programs.
Faculty and Staff: Promote professional development, competitive compensation, teacher autonomy, and address burnout to enhance workplace satisfaction.
Community: Foster engagement through communication, promote cultural competency, advocate for rural investments, and build community partnerships.
Infrastructure and Safety: Ensure safe, modern school environments and equitable transportation services, especially in rural areas.
STEM Programs: Integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to prepare students for diverse career paths.
● Arts Education: Encouraging creativity and critical thinking programs. Music, vocals and instruments
● Financial Literacy Courses: Teaching students essential life skills for managing finances. Ja Biztown like experience a year.
I would like to engage parents and students better around the budget process and requests. I think it would serve a great civic education and engagement all in one. I would like to explore innovative methods of raising revenue possibly exploring consultancy and shared governance structures. I would want the Board to continue to adopt a shared legislative priority agenda to guide and prioritize budget activities. I also would want the opportunity to fund small innovation capsules, pilot projects and small projects that progres AACPS toward a National model of excellence.
● Equity and Inclusion: Implementing policies that promote diversity and ensure all students have access to quality education.
● Wellness: considering the trauma-based model
●Teacher Support and Development: Enhancing professional growth opportunities for educators. Exploring administrative paths, incentives for long-term teacher
● Safety and Security: Prioritizing policies that ensure the safety and security of students and staff from physical emotional and public health threats.
● Community Engagement: Encouraging policies that foster collaboration and engagement with families and the community.
Safe and Supportive Atmosphere: Secure facilities and emotional support, allowing students to feel valued and respected.
Inclusive and Diverse Curriculum: Culturally relevant content and differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
Engaging and Interactive Learning: Hands-on learning experiences and technology integration to make education relevant and exciting.
Collaborative and Community-Oriented: Team-based learning and partnerships with local organizations to provide real-world opportunities.
Focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Programs promoting emotional intelligence, resilience, and access to mental health support.
Flexible Learning Spaces: Varied classroom layouts and outdoor learning opportunities to enhance creativity and collaboration.
Continuous Feedback and Growth: Ongoing assessments focused on mastery and self-reflection to empower students in their learning journey.
Open Communication: Host regular forums, send updates, and maintain office hours for direct engagement.
Involve Parents in Decision-Making: Form parent advisory councils and use surveys to gather input on key issues.
Address Concerns Promptly: Respond quickly to parental concerns and offer workshops on relevant topics.
Inclusive Engagement: Ensure outreach to parents from diverse backgrounds and foster a culturally responsive environment.
Collaboration: Work with PTAs and build trust through transparency and accountability.
Financial Transparency means providing open access to budget information, ensuring responsible use of funds, and conducting regular audits to prevent misuse.
Government Accountability involves holding leaders responsible for decisions, engaging the community for feedback, and maintaining ethical governance focused on student and community needs.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2024
