Presentations
& Resources

October 2-4
The Westin Annapolis

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Additional presentations will be added to this page as they are received.

Introductory
Remarks

Milton Nagel, CPA; Executive Director, MABE

MONDAY
WORKSHOPS

School Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility
Kimberly Buckheit; Policy, Communications and Engagement Manager, Maryland Center for School Safety

From Novice to Knowledgeable: The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
John Woolums, Esq.; Director of Governmental Relations, MABE Katie Ridgway; Director of Strategic Initiatives, Harford County

Communicating Board of Education Roles & Responsibilities to the Public
Molly Young; Director of Board Development, MABE

TUESDAY BLUEPRINT
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS

The Evolution & Expansion of Community Schools in Maryland
Ellie Mitchell; Director, Maryland Out of School Time (MOST) Network
Bria Robinson; Coordinator, Coalition for Community Schools

Community Engagement in the Blueprint’s Implementation
Emma Pellerin; Implementation Plan Director at Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB)

Uncharted Waters: The Marriage of Public Schools & the Private Childcare Sector
Bill Hudson; Executive Director, Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland
Chris Peusch; Executive Director, Maryland State Child Care Association

TUESDAY
HOT TOPICS

The Key Components of a Successful Youth Apprenticeship Program
Dr. Gary Willow; Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Washington County Public Schools
James Aleshire; Supervisor of CTE, Washington County Public Schools
Wendy Moore; Apprenticeship Coordinator, Washington County Public Schools

Proactive Disclosure Under The Maryland Public Information Act
Dr. Michael J. Martirano; Superintendent, Howard County Public School System
Danielle Lueking; MPIA Compliance Administrator, Howard County Public School System

Keynote
Addresses

Office of the State Superintendent of Schools
Strategies to Address Critical Problems of Practice in Maryland’s Schools

2025 Annual Conference Recap

2024 Annual Conference Recap

2023 Annual Conference Recap

2022 Annual Conference Recap

2021 Annual Conference Recap

2020 Annual Conference Recap

2019 Annual Conference Recap

2018 Annual Conference Recap

Other Professional Development Offerings

MABE offers a diverse range of ongoing training opportunities for our members. Some programs can be customized to meet your local board's unique needs. For additional information, please contact Molly Young, Director of Board Development.