Cathy Kowalewski
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Harford County, District C
Background
- Occupation
- School psychologist
- Lives in
- Forest Hill
- Campaign website
- cathykforboardofed.com
A school psychologist from Forest Hill who has worked in education for 42 years, with no previous political experience.
Documented positions
Education
Supports board advocacy for school funding to avoid cuts
ReportWho is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“Board of Ed Members have a responsibility to actively and publicly advocate for the funding necessary to meet the needs of students”
Opposes out-of-school suspensions except for imminent danger
ReportWho is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I am not a fan of out of school suspensions except in situations that present as imminent danger to others.”
Health & human services
Supports protecting special education and student mental health funds
ReportWho is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I would work hard to protect those budget items that directly impact student instruction, including special education, mental health support”
All sources (3)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Harford County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Who is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
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