TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County officially appointed Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools and approved her employment contract on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Dr. Yarbrough, who has been serving as BCPS deputy superintendent since 2021, will begin her tenure on July 1, 2023. She succeeds Dr. Darryl Williams, who has served as BCPS superintendent since July 2019.

“Dr. Myriam Yarbrough is a passionate and skilled leader who is prepared to respond to the urgent needs of Team BCPS and thoughtfully plan for the future,” said Jane Lichter, chair of the Board of Education. “Her extensive teaching and leadership experience, deep commitment to improving student outcomes, and operational expertise will help us ensure that BCPS is a school system where every child can thrive.”

The Board conditionally appointed Dr. Yarbrough on May 16, 2023, pending agreement on terms of an employment contract and approval by the state superintendent of schools, as required by Maryland law.

“I look forward to working closely with all members of Team BCPS to make certain that we provide a world-class education for our 111,000 students, improve climate and operational efficiency, and build upon the strengths of our school system,” said Dr. Yarbrough. “There are great things happening in our school system, and I am confident that as the Team BCPS community works together, united in our core purpose to increase achievement for all students, we will be among the highest performing school systems in the state and nation.”

Under the terms of the four-year contract, Dr. Yarbrough will earn a salary of $310,000 per year. A copy of her contract will be posted on the BCPS website Wednesday, June 14, 2023.