Patricia Levesque Commends Carey Wright’s Appointment as Maryland’s State Superintendent of Education 

Maryland

Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of ExcelinEd in Action, issued the following statement applauding the selection of Dr. Carey Wright as Maryland’s next State Superintendent of Education:

“I want to extend my congratulations to Dr. Carey Wright on her selection as Maryland’s next State Superintendent of Education. She’s the right pick for the job at exactly the right time for Maryland. 

“Dr. Wright’s exemplary leadership and remarkable track record as an education innovator, particularly her pivotal role in transforming Mississippi’s education system, make her the ideal candidate to lead Maryland forward in addressing its educational challenges. 

“Maryland’s education system stands at a critical juncture, with urgent needs to bridge the concerning reading and math gaps among K-12 students. Dr. Wright’s dedication to addressing these challenges, and her proven success in implementing evidence-based strategies, instills confidence that Maryland’s educational system is poised for a positive turnaround under her guidance. 

“Dr. Wright’s strategic vision and proven ability to foster collaboration among educators, administrators, local communities and policymakers will be invaluable in creating a united effort to drive meaningful change.”