Caroline Decaire‑Goldin runs for Prince George’s Board of Education, pledging equity and family trust

Education credentials and professional skill set

Decaire‑Goldin holds a Doctor of Education in Education Policy & Leadership and a Master of Education in Disruptive Leadership from American University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Florida Gulf Coast University. Her LinkedIn profile lists 14 years 11 months of experience in education, currently serving as Director of Teaching and Learning.

Former teacher and instructional leader in PG‑CPS

Decaire‑Goldin asserts she is the sole candidate who has was a teacher and instructional leader within Prince George’s County Public Schools. She has spent her entire professional life in education.

Her experience includes working on Capitol Hill for Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge. She left her position with the congresswoman and returned to the district the following year.

As a parent with a kindergartener and two children under five, she maintains personal ties to the district. Both she and candidate Terence Clegg Sr. are parents of children in public schools.

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Platform focuses on restoring family trust, equity and budget transparency

Decaire‑Goldin identifies restoring family trust as the board’s top priority. She says trust has suffered due to operational failures, including a lack of transparency and unmet needs regarding punctual buses, functional HVAC systems, and safe school facilities.

To improve engagement, she proposes using parent‑teacher organizations, WhatsApp groups, and other channels to address long‑standing complaints about board member accessibility. She notes that last year’s budget process surprised many families with proposed cuts to specialty programs.

She warns that more difficult decisions are coming and insists that community input must shape those choices. She maintains an unwavering focus on equity and advocates with state and local agencies to secure resources for students, teachers, and families.

The Direct Investment in Students grant opportunity is currently accepting submissions from local education agencies in Washington, D.C.

Fundraising shortfall and donation appeal

Caroline Decaire‑Goldin reports she is about $1,500 short of her final fundraising goal, with a reporting deadline on Friday. She asks supporters to donate at www.carolineforpgcps.com.

Practice ballot and voting information

Decaire‑Goldin also shared pride in a program she joins with Sean Elliott, Abigail Goodman‑Johnson and Raven DeRamus‑Byers, noting the value of time spent with eager, committed educators and looking forward to them leading classrooms.

Philanthropic research and Black‑led organization data

She points to the National Grid Foundation’s focus on equitable access to funding for communities and leaders who have historically given the most but received the least. Decaire‑Goldin gives a shout‑out to the Teach For America Capitol Hill Fellowship and former Hill colleagues for advancing equity. She is recruiting participants for a research project on undergraduate Black Student Union leaders, offering a $75 gift card for each hour‑long interview. Decaire‑Goldin credits Shawn Dove for opening her first philanthropy role at the Campaign for Black Male Achievement and teaching her to center community in philanthropy. Bonilla, Esq. as influences on her philanthropic thinking. Bonilla, Esq. as influences on her philanthropic thinking.