Newark, MD, May 20, 2025– Today, the Worcester County Board of Education has named Dr. Matthew Record as the school system’s next Chief Safety and Academic (Secondary Education) Officer, effective July 1, 2025.
Following the announced appointment of Dr. Annette Wallace as the next Superintendent of Schools, the school system conducted a successful search for her replacement, leading to today’s appointment of Record to the executive level role.
Record is a dedicated and accomplished educational leader with over two decades of experience spanning early childhood through high school education. Currently serving as the principal of Snow Hill Middle School, he has successfully led transformative initiatives that have significantly enhanced student achievement, campus safety, and school climate.
Record has held multiple principalships within Worcester County Public Schools, including at Snow Hill Elementary and Pocomoke Middle Schools, where he implemented innovative strategies to support high-poverty populations and improve academic performance. His leadership has been recognized at the state level, including being honored as the Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year in 2020.
Holding a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Master’s in School Leadership and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Record pairs academic rigor with practical experience. Throughout his career, he has contributed to large-scale grant projects, led accreditation evaluations, and championed the arts, earning the Maryland School Administrator Music Educator of the Year award in 2019.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Record to our leadership team,” Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said. “His proven track record of elevating student achievement, fostering welcoming school environments, and leading with integrity makes him an exceptional addition. His passion for educational excellence and his ability to inspire both staff and students will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on our school system community."
Additional administrative announcements, including Record’s successor, are anticipated to occur next month.