Educational Leader Advocate for Students Champion for Community
Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip
Education
Experience
Experience
Academic Accomplishments
Doctor of Education, Morgan State University
Focus Areas
- Urban Education Leadership
- Planning and Management
- Increasing Teacher Retention
Master of Arts in Education, University of the Virgin Islands
Focus Area
- Special Education
Bachelor of Arts, Jacksonville University.
Focus Areas
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
Superintendent Preparation Programs
- Maryland Superintendent Academy (May 2024)
- AASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy (February 2022)
Superintendent Finalist
- (2025) Worchester County Public Schools
- (2018) Cecil County Public Schools
Professional Certifications
- Superintendent
- Administrator I/II
- Reading Specialist
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
Experience
Experience
Experience
Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip brings more than three decades of leadership experience in K-12 education, serving in roles ranging from classroom teacher to district-level executive leadership.
She currently serves students, parents, and communities in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), one of the largest school systems in the United States.
In BCPS, she has supported school operations, fiscal services, and principal leadership development
With a diversified portfolio of skills and experiences, Dr. Wheatley-Phillip has
- Extensive professional experience and collaboration with the Board of Education and other members of the Superintendent’s cabinet
- Regularly presented reports to the Board of Education during official meetings e.g. accountability, enrollment trends, capacity study updates, and the annual Master Plan
- Attended the Interagency Commission on School Construction meetings (IAC) to discuss facility conditions and relief options
- Engaged in discussions with Board members to provide clarification and updates based on inquiries from their constituents
- Collaborated with the Superintendent of schools and cabinet members to produce timely and accurate deliverables e.g. official student enrollment, adjusted graduation rates, school system performance data
- Participated in community forums including capacity relief public input sessions with Board members
- Regularly participated in school visits with Board members to observe the instructional programs or to attend school events (school replacement, renovation or addition projects, assemblies, Carson Reading rooms, or green spaces)
- Supervised instructional programs
- Guided strategic planning initiatives
- Implemented systemwide improvements and efficiencies focused on increasing student achievement and strengthening school operations
- Supervised over 15 community boundary studies designed to balance enrollment
- Supervised the design of the Dynamic Data Dashboards: COVID-19, Transportation, Course Performance, Power INFORM, Performance Matters
Mission
Experience
Mission
Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip’s mission is to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education within safe, supportive learning environments where students, educators, and families work together to achieve success. Her leadership is guided by a commitment to:
- Prioritizing the whole child, ensuring students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally
- Strengthening educators and school leaders, through mentorship, professional learning, and collaborative leadership
- Using data and strategic planning to guide decisions and improve student achievement
- Building strong partnerships with families and communities to support student success
Dr. Wheatley-Phillip believes that strong school systems are built through collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to creating opportunities for every child to thrive.
“Every student deserves access to a high-quality education, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities to succeed. Strong schools are built through collaboration between educators, families, and communities.”
Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip