ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 2, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Harford County Board of Education, and Ms. Kimberly Hudson to the Wicomico County Board of Education. The Governor also announced the reappointment of Dr. Tyrone Chase and Mr. Ronald O. Willey to the Wicomico Board of Education.
“These individuals come from a strong field of 12 very qualified and diverse candidates,” said Governor O’Malley. “Each of them brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and we are confident in their ability to help us build on the progress we’re making for our number-one ranked public schools.”
Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick has been appointed to a term ending June 30, 2015, representing the Havre de Grace community (District F). He is currently the manufacturer’s representative with Storm-Services, LLC. Throughout his career, he has developed comprehensive strategic plans, and worked with state and local government to address storm water management. Mr. Fitzpatrick will bring the perspective of the business community to the Board’s deliberations. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Technical Advisory Committee on Storm Water Issues, and a member of the Havre de Grace Lions Club and the County Engineers Association of Maryland. He also serves his community as a member of the Havre de Grace Planning and Zoning Commission and the Havre de Grace Independence Day committee.
Mr. Fitzpatrick earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Loyola College and his master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of Baltimore. He has lived in Harford County since 1962.
The appointment of Mr. Fitzpatrick fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Ronald Browning.
Ms. Kimberly Hudson has been appointed to a term ending June 30, 2016. She currently writes a weekly parenting column for The Daily Times and works part-time at Salisbury University in the Perdue School of Business, providing reception services for the Franklin P. Perdue Museum of Business and Entrepreneurship.
As a co-founder of Parents in Action, she advocated before the County Council for school construction funding and the annual operating budget. Before deciding to spend more time with her children, she was an educational support advisor in the Wicomico County Public School System, and before that, a school counselor and school guidance counselor in the Dorchester County elementary schools.
She and her family have lived in Wicomico County since 1978, and her two children attend Wicomico County Public Schools, where she remains active in the local PTA. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Salisbury University in 1992 and a master’s degree in Education in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore in 1997.
Ms. Hudson fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Michelle Wright.
Wicomico County Reappointments
Dr. Tyrone Chase is the Administrator of the Office of Community and Family Development for SHORE UP, Inc. and is an adjunct instructor for Sojourner-Douglas College in Salisbury. He graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor's degree and holds a master's degree from the Seidel School of Education, Salisbury University, and a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Mr. Ronald Willey, the current president of the Board, is a former teacher and principal having retired in 2006 after 44 years of service in the Wicomico County Public School System. He is lifelong resident of Wicomico County. He graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and holds a master's degree from West Virginia University.
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We really need an elected board! What do the Annapaholes know about what goes on out here on the peninsula?
ReplyDeleteOk, so she got some pay back for advocating that the county blow their budget for John Fred's outta control spending spree. Great!
ReplyDelete1:31, I'm sure she's a nice lady who cares about children, but that's how I read it, too. I don't know her, but I understand she is friends with Mike Dunn, too.
ReplyDeleteWas she one of the names sent by the Repub Central Committee? Is she Repub?? Did they interview her?
ReplyDeleteShe is close friends with Barrie Tilghman and Mike Dunn. Enough said.
ReplyDelete2:12 - No. Who knows? No.
ReplyDeleteShe hangs around Democrats so I doubt she is a republican. The worst ones I might add.
ReplyDeleteRonald Willey should be attending Shore UP what a joke!!
ReplyDeleteI am an active Republican and I can tell you she has never attended any of our events.
ReplyDeleteGuys, since the Governor is a Democrat then traditionally the majority on the BOE is Democrat. It is now.
ReplyDelete5:01 - Yes, traditionally there is a majority of the Governor's party, but Wright was a Republican (rhino). Elmore & Dodd are Republican. That means there is now 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans. All they will do is fight with the Republican led County Council.
ReplyDeleteParty affiliation should not matter when issues arise about how people are treated. Neither party should support what goes on. Lies are not that hard to detect.
ReplyDeleteKim is very liberal in her views but not friends with Tilghman. She deserves credit for bringing the Christmas lights back as well as playing a big role in bringing back the fireworks to Salisbury. She died this through fundraising efforts within our community.
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