Maryland Association of Boards of Education

10/27/2026

Thank you and congratulations to Shannon Bent from Queen Anne's County Public Schools!

🎉Please help us congratulate Board Member Ms. Shannon Bent on her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE)!

Ms. Bent will represent Queen Anne’s County as part of MABE’s leadership team, helping support and advance public education for students across Maryland.

We are proud to see Queen Anne’s County represented at the state level and grateful for Ms. Bent’s continued commitment to public education and student success.👏

Read the full news release here:https://www.mabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/New-Pres-Board-AC2026-FIN-2026_10_21.pdf

10/26/2026

Maryland Association of Boards of Education members, the October issue of The MABE Scoop is available, featuring MABE Annual Conference 2026 resources and photos: bit.ly/3UhCELm

Sincere thanks to the nearly 200 people who participated in this year's gathering, and special thanks to our generous sponsors:

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Maryland Association of Boards of Education's new President, Jolene Mosley (Howard County Public School System; top, 2nd from right), sworn in Oct. 19 for the 2026-2027 term during MABE Annual Conference 2026. Kudos also to MABE's newly sworn in officers and board of directors. Progress awaits! bit.ly/4zDiV86

10/20/2026

Maryland Association of Boards of Education President (2026-2027) Jolene Mosley (L; Howard County Public School System), and Yonelle Moore Lee, Board of Education of Charles County - District 4, recipient of MABE's 2026 Distinguished School Board Service award, at last night's awards ceremony held during MABE Annual Conference 2026.

10/20/2026

Update from Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Warm accolades to Yonelle Moore Lee, Board of Education of Charles County - District 4, winner of MABE's Distinguished School Board Service award. The honor was presented last evening by Mary Washington (St. Mary's County Public Schools) during MABE Annual Conference 2026. A well-earned honor! bit.ly/4BoPZ5x

10/20/2026

Last night, during Maryland Association of Boards of Education's Annual Conference 2026, MABE Executive Director Joe Goetz presented MABE's Kate Dorsett with the association's inaugural Employee Excellence award, honoring her team spirit, hard work, innovation, and valuable problem-solving skills. Well done, Kate!

10/20/2026

Kudos to Milt Nagel, VP for Administrative Services at Chesapeake College on Maryland's Eastern Shore and former MABE executive director. At Maryland Association of Boards of Education's Annual Conference last night Milt was awarded the association's Excellence in Education award, recognizing his unwavering devotion to public education in Maryland.

10/20/2026

A few more fun pics from last nights Maryland Association of Boards of Education Presidents Reception

10/20/2026

Much fun and networking at last night's Maryland Association of Boards of Education Annual Conference Presidents Reception & Awards! A few pics with more to come.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to the talented school board members comprising MABE's new Board of Directors, sworn in at this year's Maryland Association of Boards of Education Annual Conference, held this week in Annapolis. We see great things ahead!