GOVERNOR O’MALLEY MAKES APPOINTMENTS TO THE TALBOT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 17, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Andrea Poe and Donna M. Matthews, Esq., to the Talbot County Board of Education. The Talbot County Board of Education is comprised of seven members and one student member. The seven Board members are elected by district to four-year terms. The Governor’s appointments fill two current vacancies on the board.

“I am proud to appoint Ms. Poe and Ms. Matthews to the Talbot County Board of Education,” said Governor O’Malley. “They each bring a diverse background of experience and expertise, and I am confident they possess the skills and leadership necessary to ensure every child in Talbot County receives the quality public education they deserve.”

Andrea Poe is a freelance writer and owner of a public relations firm. She taught writing and English as a Second Language and is a graduate of St. John’s College.

Donna M. Mathews, Esq. is lawyer, teacher, and a former member of the Board serving District 6 and also served two terms as president of the Board.