MCPS Blake High School Teacher Elected to State Board of Education

 Nicole Murray-Lewis received highest number of votes in Teacher Member election. 

BALTIMORE (November 18, 2025) – Nicole Murray-Lewis, a social studies educator at James H. Blake High School in Montgomery County Public Schools, was elected to serve as the teacher member on the State Board of Education.

A 28-year veteran educator, Murray-Lewis received 39.9 percent of the 3,624 votes cast in the election, held November 3 to November 17 to fill the open teacher member seat on the State Board. Prior to joining Blake High School, she spent 24 years at Gaithersburg High School and four years in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. She achieved National Board Certification in 2008.

The full results can be found online. Eligible voters included individuals holding an active Maryland educator certificate or license as of October 10, 2025.

Murray-Lewis’ appointment will be sent to Gov. Moore and is subject to confirmation by the State Senate.

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