Candice Logan-Washington Seeks School Board Seat With 18 Years of Teaching Experience

Eighteen years of classroom teaching define the professional background of Candice Logan-Washington, the 45-year-old candidate running for the Baltimore County Board of Education District 1 seat.

Logan-Washington is a former Baltimore County Public Schools administrator who held district leadership roles from 2013 to 2022. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Morgan State University from 2000 to 2024 and at Notre Dame of Maryland University from 2014 to 2019. Her academic credentials include a doctorate in educational leadership and social policy from Morgan State University, a master’s in education and human development from George Washington University, and a master’s in education counseling from Coppin State University.

The elected board sets policy, hires the superintendent, and approves the district budget. The race pits Logan-Washington against Lisa A. Mack, a 68-year-old former board member who served from 2018 to 2022. Mack holds a master’s degree in management from College of Notre Dame of Maryland and worked at Verizon from 1979 to 2007.

Logan-Washington stated that she believes the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future will continue to help school districts. She cited the state plan’s goals to strengthen academics, expand access to opportunity, and invest in student supports. She emphasized that rigorous academics and college and career readiness must be paired with strong instruction and early intervention.

On technology policy, the candidate supports reasonable restrictions on personal devices when they interfere with instruction. She argued that schools should distinguish between personal device use and purposeful instructional technology. She noted that age, developmental stage, and the specific content being used should guide these policies rather than a fixed screen-time limit.

Addressing low state math test scores, Logan-Washington said districts need a high-quality, research-based curriculum that builds understanding developmentally. She called for investments in teacher professional development to ensure educators can identify misconceptions and differentiate instruction. She also proposed stronger articulation with colleges so K-12 educators understand postsecondary standards.

Logan-Washington said declining enrollment requires thoughtful planning but should not lead to school closures based on numbers alone. She suggested districts consider academic programming, transportation, equity, and community impact before making major decisions. She stated that recruiting families back to public schools starts with providing a high-quality education that offers multiple pathways for student success.

On library book selection, the candidate said parents should have a meaningful voice in understanding available materials. She said the selection process should remain professional and guided by educational standards and intellectual freedom. She supported maintaining processes for parents to request exemptions or alternative materials when they believe content may affect a child’s well-being.

Mack, the 68-year-old opponent, has three children and has been married since her youth. She worked as a court appointed special advocate and a licensed foster parent from 2021 to 2024. She volunteers at Benedict’s Pantry and the Women’s Giving Circle. Logan-Washington, who has two children, currently serves as a family caregiver for aging parents. She previously directed research, impact, and organizational development at Thread, Inc.