Board of Education At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Dona Cox Ostenso — Board of Education At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Dona Cox Ostenso is an educator running for the Calvert County Board of Education At Large in Maryland. A non-partisan candidate in the 2026 election, she brings her professional background as a classroom educator to her campaign. Ostenso has focused her platform on listening to school staff, launching an educator listening tour to better understand the realities facing the system and to hear from the community. Organizing under the campaign committee Friends of Dona Cox Ostenso, based in Sunderland, Maryland, she aims to elevate educators' voices and ensure their hands-on experiences actively shape local educational policy and Board decisions.

• Lisa Grenis — Board of Education At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Lisa Grenis is a nonpartisan candidate seeking re-election to the Calvert County Board of Education At-Large in Maryland. First elected to the board in 2022, she currently serves as the Board Vice President. Grenis is a retired educator who dedicated 26 years to teaching and working as a Learning Specialist, primarily within Calvert County Public Schools. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from California University of Pennsylvania. Her campaign focuses on prioritizing strong academic achievement, ensuring school safety, and maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency in the district's budget.

• Anne Jones — Board of Education At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Anne Jones is a non-partisan candidate running for the Calvert County Board of Education At-Large in Maryland. With a deep commitment to public schools, Jones brings two decades of experience working in the county. She served as the librarian at Windy Hill Middle School for twenty years before retiring in 2024. In 2019, the school board recognized her dedication by naming her an Employee of the Month. Jones's campaign platform is centered on addressing critical challenges in the district, including teacher recruitment, student absenteeism, funding issues, and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence in classrooms.

• Jana Post — Board of Education At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Jana Post is a non-partisan candidate and current President of the Calvert County Board of Education At-Large in Maryland. Elected to the board in November 2022, she has focused on academic achievement and fostering strong relationships among parents, teachers, and staff. A Calvert County native and Northern High School graduate, Post has four children attending local public schools. Her community involvement includes serving as President of the Calvert Aquatics Club, PTSO President, and Girl Scout Troop Treasurer. Professionally, her background includes project management, human resources, and budget development, with expertise in government procurement and contracts.