Governor Moore Appoints Bowie State Educator to Maryland State Board of Education

Xiomara V. Medina Will Advocate for Underrepresented Students

MEDIA CONTACT: David Thompson, dlthompson@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-4311

(BOWIE, Md.) – Xiomara V. Medina, associate director for clinical training in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Studies at Bowie State University, has been appointed to the Maryland State Board of Education by Governor Wes Moore. 

The Maryland State Board of Education approves regulations and sets educational policy to ensure a rigorous and world-class educational experience for every Maryland student. It sets standards for pre-kindergarten through high school and vocational rehabilitation services. The board also approves budget allocations for the Department of Education headquarters, state aid to local education, and state-aided institutions before they are sent to the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Moore. 

“Being appointed to the State Board of Education provides me the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless and champion educational policies for the underrepresented,” said Medina. “Too many times we see policies being implemented without people knowing what’s going on in the classroom. My goal is to ensure that when policies are discussed, what occurs in the classroom is the focal point.” 

Medina, a San Francisco native, brings years of experience in education to the board having taught at a daycare center and Montessori School. She also served as a substitute teacher in the Anne Arundel County Schools and school counselor in the Howard County Schools. She currently works with graduate students at BSU providing them guidance during their internship programs. 

“I want everyone to have access to a quality education,” said Medina. “I’m very excited to be able to bring the expertise in education that Bowie State is known for to the board to help advance public education in Maryland.”  

Medina is one of three new appointees Governor Moore made to the State Board of Education which include Kimberly Lewis and Kenny Clash.  She earned her master’s degree from Bowie State and is currently pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the university.

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