Snow Hill, Maryland – December 17, 2025, the Worcester County Commissioners appointed Jackie Cutlip to the Board of Education (BOE) to fill the remainder of a four-year term through November 2026. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Katie Addis.
“I chose to volunteer for the opportunity to fill the vacant Board of Education seat because I believe it is important to ensure that strong, thoughtful efforts to support and improve Worcester County Public Schools continue without interruption,” Cutlip said. “As a mother of three WCPS students—two currently enrolled and one recent graduate—I have been actively involved in our school system for more than 13 years in a variety of roles. Supporting student safety, transparency, and strong school communities has long been important to me, and stepping forward for this role felt like the right decision at this time.”
Cutlip, who has owned and operated Bayside Boat Rentals in Ocean City with her husband since 1999, was appointed to represent the vacant District Six (Northern District) seat.
“Worcester County Public Schools welcomes Mrs. Jackie Cutlip to the Board of Education. We appreciate her willingness to serve our students, staff, and community,” Superintendent of Schools Annette Wallace said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with her as we continue to advance the work of public education in Worcester County.”
An active and engaged community member, Cutlip has invested her time and talents in Worcester County Public Schools for more than a decade. She served as PTA president and as a member of the School Improvement Advisory Committee at both Showell Elementary School and Berlin Intermediate School. She also served on the countywide School Safety Committee and was selected twice to participate on Superintendent Selection Committees. Cutlip currently volunteers as a field hockey coach with Worcester County Recreation & Parks.
“While several excellent candidates expressed interest in filling the vacancy, the commissioners unanimously agreed that Jackie is the right fit for this position,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said.
Her years of collaboration with other parents, teachers, and administrators – both in the schools and throughout the community – make her an ideal WCPS partner.
“I am sincerely grateful for the trust placed in me by the commissioners and for the opportunity to serve,” Cutlip said. “I will approach this role with an open mind, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to listening, collaboration, and getting meaningful work done on behalf of our students, staff, and families.”
The BOE is made up of seven members who serve staggered, four-year terms. Each member is elected from one of the seven election districts. BOE members meet the third Tuesday of each month at the BOE office in Newark. Vacancies that occur between elections are filled by the commissioners.
For more information, please contact Worcester County Public Schools Public Relations and Special Programs Coordinator Carrie Sterrs at (410) 632-5092 or Worcester County Public Information Officer Kim Moses at (410) 632-1194.