ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Brayden Morgan, a junior at Glen Burnie High School, was elected the 2025-2026 Student Member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB) by the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC), with results announced on May 1, 2025, via CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online. Morgan’s name will be forwarded to Gov. Wes Moore for formal appointment, positioning him to become the 52nd student member and the fourth from Glen Burnie since the role’s inception in 1974.
Morgan outpolled finalists Michelle Fadele of Chesapeake High School and Jack Warrick of Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School. If appointed, he will succeed Hafsa Hamdaoui of Crofton High School, whose term ends June 30, and assume his seat on July 1, 2025. “I am beyond excited for this opportunity to work with my fellow Board members and represent AACPS students,” Morgan said. “Thank you to my family, campaign team, teachers, and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. As a student who represents students that traditionally feel unheard, I am grateful for this position which will allow me to elevate those voices. Thank you, AACPS students, I will not let you down.”
A three-year varsity soccer player, Morgan serves on Glen Burnie’s Athletic Leadership Council, promoting athletic leadership in the community. He is an officer in the Interact Club, set to become president next year, and a member of the Student Service Leadership Team, advocating for public service countywide. Morgan co-founded the school’s Polar Bear Plunge Committee, raising over $30,000 for Special Olympics, and participates in the Public Service Signature Program as Glen Burnie’s student representative.
Morgan joined the AVID program as a junior to foster leadership, mentoring a freshman in academics and athletics. As SMOB, he aims to amplify underrepresented voices, enhance special education representation, and promote Career Technical Education and student service opportunities. His priorities reflect a commitment to inclusivity and opportunity within Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS).
The SMOB role, unique in the nation for granting full voting rights since 1975, has been a fixture on the AACPS Board since 1974, when Jeffrey Robinson served in an advisory capacity. Morgan would follow Carolyn Williams, the last Glen Burnie SMOB in 2016-2017. The position allows students to influence policies affecting over 80,000 AACPS students, from curriculum to budget decisions.
CRASC’s election process involves student delegates from across the county, ensuring a democratic selection. Morgan’s election highlights his leadership and community engagement, qualities honed through his diverse extracurricular roles. For more details on the SMOB role and its history, visit www.aacps.org/smob.
If appointed by Gov. Moore, Morgan will bring Glen Burnie’s legacy back to the Board, advocating for students during a critical time in education. His focus on equity and opportunity signals a forward-thinking tenure ahead.
