About Emerging Minds of Maryland

Emerging Minds of Maryland is a non-profit grass roots advocacy group that believes that online learning should be an option for all families in the state of Maryland. Emerging Minds of Maryland supports all the families and children who feel that virtual learning is the best education option for their family and that it should be available through the public school system. Our goal is to educate parents who want to learn more about this option, policy makers and others on why we chose the option of virtual instruction for our children.

Mission Statement

To advocate for alternate education, primarily virtual instruction, in the state of Maryland, and to make this accessible for all families.

Vision Statement

To be the organization which breaks down the walls about alternate education, one brick at a time.

Core Values

Emerging Minds of Maryland, Inc. affirms:

Individuality of children

Because we celebrate the uniqueness of each child we are committed to options in education appropriate to the individual.

Parental influence

Because we esteem the primary influence of parents we are committed to equipping them with the means to educate their children.

Public School Affiliation

Because we value the benefits of public school we are committed to establishing a relationship with Maryland’s educational system.

Virtual education

Because we exist in an information age we are committed to applying all available technology in our children‘s education.

Quality Vendors

Because we require the best innovations of pioneering education vendors we are committed to assurance of quality curriculum and staffing support

Community partnership

Because we understand the strength of collaboration we are committed to partnering with local and national organizations, businesses and individuals.

Integrity

Because we believe passionately in our mission we are committed to honor those partnering with us through good stewardship of the resources awarded to Emerging Minds of Maryland, Inc.

Board Members

Kia Drake-Cummings - President
Amy Sparks- Vice President
Bonnie Wesselhoff-  Correspondence Secretary
Victoria Airey- Treasurer
Michelle Miller- Recording Secretary