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Board of Education Member · District 3 · Montgomery 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 raceSharon Creed is a candidate for District 3 of the Montgomery County Board of Education in the June 2026 primary election. She identifies as a mother of two children, ages 15 and 13, a military spouse, and a businesswoman with an MBA degree. Her campaign focuses on restoring excellence to public schools by balancing technology use with academic fundamentals like reading and writing while supporting STEM and AI education. Creed advocates for fiscal accountability regarding the $3 billion school budget and emphasizes parental rights in communication between families and schools. External news sources describe her as a Republican Central Committee candidate and small business owner who participated in forums focused on safety and parent engagement.
Sources: Campaign website
"First and most importantly, I am a mom."
"If elected, I will work to reduce excessive Chromebook use and refocus on the fundamentals—reading, writing, and critical thinking."
"Parents are a child's first and most important teachers. Schools must communicate openly with families and respect parental rights."
"I support introducing AI education in our schools so our children will be ready for the future."
"My goal is simple: safe schools, a school system that puts students first, and a focus on preparing every child to thrive not only in school, but in life."
Source: sharoncreed.org
Education
Reducing screen time to focus on fundamentals while supporting STEM and AI readiness.
“"If elected, I will work to reduce excessive Chromebook use and refocus on the fundamentals—reading, writing, and critical thinking. ... STEM education is essential for our children's competitiveness. ... I support introducing AI education in our schools so our children will be ready for the future."”
Fiscal Policy
Ensuring budget resources go directly to classrooms and hiring more educators.
“"Finally, we must bring transparency and accountability to our school budget. Montgomery County Public Schools is proposing a $3.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. We must make sure these resources go directly to classrooms—supporting teachers, hiring more educators, and strengthening our schools."”
Public Safety
Creating safe environments through partnerships with law enforcement.
“"I will also work to make our schools safe and welcoming for every student... Building trust and communication between schools, families, and law enforcement is essential."”
Bethesda Magazine reports that Creed is one of five candidates running for the District 3 seat and identifies her as a small business owner and Republican Central Committee candidate who participated in a primary election forum hosted by an anti-CRT group. The March 13 article notes that school safety and increasing parent involvement were top of mind for candidates at the forum held in Sandy Spring.
“"reduce excessive Chromebook use and refocus on the fundamentals—reading, writing, and critical thinking."”
Source“$3.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027... We must make sure these resources go directly to classrooms—supporting teachers, hiring more educators.”
Source“"make our schools safe and welcoming for every student... Building trust and communication between schools, families, and law enforcement is essential."”
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