A Closer Look at the UMd. Student Vying For School Board Seat
University of Maryland freshman Raaheela Ahmed, 18, will challenge incumbent Verjeana Jacobs in November.
With a passion for public service and 13 years of experience with the Prince George’s County Public School system, running for a seat on the Board of Education seems to be a natural fit for University of Maryland student Raaheela Ahmed. Yet, Ahmed’s years of experience come not as being a teacher or a parent in the system, but as a former student. The 18-year-old Bowie resident feels like her very recent and direct experience with the school system are what makes her an ideal candidate to represent District 5, where she garnered 35 percent of the vote in this month’s primary, earning her a place on the ballot this November. “I think my experience in the school system showed me that the decisions made [by the Board] have a direct effect,” …
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Shannon Hoffman
4:11 pm on Friday, April 13, 2012
Hi Fatimah, thanks for the note. The story has been updated to reflect both of her majors. Shannon more ›