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Board of Education Member · District 3 · Wicomico County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceHoward F. Travers, Jr. is a candidate for Board of Education Member in Wicomico County District 3 and a native of Salisbury, Maryland who is a product of the Wicomico County Public School System. He holds degrees from Southeastern University, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (now Nelson University), and North Central Theological Seminary, where he was awarded an honorary Doctorate degree in 2025. Travers has served his community for nearly 40 years as a law enforcement, correctional, hospice, hospital, and fire Chaplain, and currently serves as the Founder and Lead Pastor of Nu-Lyfe Church and Worcester County Meals on Wheels Coordinator. His candidacy focuses on invoking excellence in education as a faithful steward of the Board's vision with goals to improve student achievement, ensure fiscal responsibility, advocate for public education, collaborate with the minority community of District 3, and create a rigorous educational environment with high expectations.
Sources: Campaign website
"Invoking Excellence In Education"
"These goals reflect my commitment in invoking excellence in education as a faithful steward of the Wicomico County Board of Education's vision and values..."
"Once elected to office, I will aim to enhance the educational outcomes of students in District 3."
"I fully intend to prioritize the success and well-being of all students in District 3 by working to provide necessary resources for student achievement."
"Integrity is crucial for all school Board Members. As is my record before God and man, I vow to be honest, transparent, and accountable..."
Source: howardtravers.com
Improving Student Achievement
Enhancing educational outcomes of students in District 3 through strategic oversight and necessary resources.
“"Once elected to office, I will aim to enhance the educational outcomes of students in District 3."”
Fiscal Responsibility
Managing the Wicomico County education budget effectively and operating with financial literacy.
“"my goal is to focus on managing the Wicomico County education budget effectively... I am financially literate and responsible in my personal financial affairs, and I fully intend to operate in the same manner in the management and oversight of the Board of Education's budget."”
Community Engagement
Engaging with the minority community of District 3 to ensure the public education system meets the needs of all students.
“"I endeavor to engage with the minority community of District 3 to ensure that the public education system is meeting the needs of all students."”
External news articles report on candidates filing for the 2026 Maryland Primary Election around Delmarva by February 23, 2026, including positions such as Board of Education Commissioner District 3 in Wicomico County. The coverage lists various slate candidates for Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties plus Maryland's 1st Congressional District.
“"Invoking Excellence In Education... Creating a rigorous educational environment with high expectations and effective teaching practices"”
Source“"Ensuring fiscal responsibility: Once elected to office, my goal is to focus on managing the Wicomico County education budget effectively."”
Source“"Collaborating with the community: Once elected to office, I endeavor to engage with the minority community of District 3..."”
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