Kim Buckheit
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Maryland Center for School Safety;
2024
Kim Buckheit is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS), supporting efforts to keep Maryland public, nonpublic, and private schools safe for learning and teaching. Prior to her role at MCSS, she was Section Chief for School Climate and Safety at the Maryland State Department of Education. Before moving into state government, she spent 19 years as a public school Principal, serving in local, state, and national leadership positions. Kim was named a “National Distinguished Principal” by NAESP and “Maine Middle Level Principal of the Year” in 2013. NASSP recognized her innovative school leadership in 2014, naming Troy Howard Middle School one of ten “BreakThrough Schools” nationally. She remains a passionate advocate for educational leadership, serving as a mentor, coach, and teacher.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to confront the corrosive influence of bigotry and hatred in our society. In order for us to address these challenges, we first must acknowledge their painful and destructive impact in our communities and in our country. I am grateful to serve as a Global Advisor to this timely and powerful initiative.
