Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
2026 Primary Election
- Jamar Day — Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
Jamar Day is a community organizer running as a nonpartisan candidate for the Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City, Maryland. Day has a history of civic engagement and advocacy in Baltimore. As an Equity Policy Fellow with the Teachers' Democracy Project, he focused on designing an equity framework for the district and creating a policy platform around community involvement in schools and wrap-around supports. He is a passionate advocate against gun violence and has worked to build generational wealth through local homeownership initiatives in West Baltimore. Previously, Day ran as a Democratic candidate for District 7 of the Baltimore City Council in 2016.
- Ashley Ash Esposito — Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
Ashley "Ash" Esposito is a non-partisan candidate running for re-election to the Board of Education At Large for Baltimore City At-Large. First elected in 2022 as an at-large commissioner, she has served as Chair of the Policy Committee and member of the Safety & Wholeness Committee. A former foster care youth and current public school parent, Esposito is a passionate community advocate dedicated to inclusive policies, educational equity, and wraparound services. Professionally, she is a visual artist, nonprofit executive director, and IT professional. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
- Domonique A. Flowers — Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
Domonique A. Flowers is a non-partisan candidate running for the Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City, Maryland. An attorney, he earned a B.A. from the University of Baltimore and a J.D. from Howard University. Flowers serves as a staff attorney at the Pro Bono Resource Center, advocating for tenants facing eviction. Dedicated to public service, he is Co-Chair of the School Committee for the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention and Vice Chair of the Baltimore City School System's Ethics Panel. With years of experience as an adjunct law professor and youth mentor, he brings a strong record of supporting students and families.
- Kwame Jamal Kenyatta-Bey — Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
Kwame Jamal Kenyatta-Bey is an elected at-large member of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners in Maryland. As a nonpartisan candidate, he won the general election in November 2022, becoming one of the first elected members on the historically appointed board. Previously, Kenyatta-Bey worked as an ESOL U.S. history teacher at Patterson High School in Baltimore. His professional background also includes experience as a theatrical director, production manager, and actor. As a board member, he has advocated for increasing arts education funding, revamping classroom instruction, and supporting virtual learning options for students.
- Kevin W. Parson — Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
Dr. Kevin W. Parson is a non-partisan candidate for the Board of Education At Large in the Baltimore City At-Large contest in Maryland. Raised in Baltimore, he earned a B.A. from Morgan State University and a Doctor of Health Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg. With over 30 years in educational administration, Parson served as the founding principal of the BDJ STEM Academy. His local service includes two terms on the Democratic State Central Committee for the 45th District and working as an aide for the City Council. Previously a candidate for the school board in 2022, Parson advocates for school safety and teacher recruitment.
- Brian Michael Robertson — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 8, Maryland
Brian Michael Robertson is a nonpartisan candidate running for an at-large seat on the Baltimore City Board of Education in Maryland. Focused on local schools, his platform emphasizes accessibility, accountability, and achievement. He advocates for modernizing HVAC systems, fixing water quality, and expanding access to advanced placement and dual-enrollment courses citywide. Robertson also supports increasing graduation rates through mentorship and vocational programs. Committed to transparency, he promises regular public updates, plain-language post-meeting reports, and a 72-hour response guarantee for all constituent concerns.
- Glenn J. Schatz — Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City At-Large, Maryland
Glenn J. Schatz is a Non-Partisan candidate for the Board of Education At Large in Baltimore City, Maryland. An experienced operations leader, he serves as Vice President of Community Engagement at Care Access. Previously, Schatz was Chief Revenue Officer at BlocPower and a program manager at the U.S. Department of Energy. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer, he continues to serve as a Commander in the Navy Reserves. Schatz holds a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy, where he later taught, and a master's degree from Georgetown University. He is a Baltimore resident and parent of children in the public school system.