Meet Zakyia Goins-McCants

Zakyia Goins-McCants, a former teacher-leader and student within District 8 schools, has dedicated her career to ensuring educational excellence and equity for all children. In her 10+ years in the field of education, Zakyia has been a classroom teacher and teacher-leader, supported teacher training as a coach and data manager, and successfully advocated for education policy change or advised on the local, state and national levels. Currently, Zakyia leverages her expertise to coach school leaders on using data to drive decision-making and enhance student outcomes. Zakyia graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Howard University after writing her award-winning honors thesis on the history of Education Policy. She earned a Masters degree and Certificate in Administration & Supervision from Johns Hopkins University School of Education. 

A steadfast commitment to excellence and equity drives Zakyia's candidacy. She believes that by leveraging the collective genius of our students, staff, families, and the broader community, Prince George’s County can be a national model of educational success for Black and Brown children. Her plans involve cultivating safe, positive learning environments, increasing access to mental health supports, bolstering student achievement, and implementing strategies to retain and attract exceptional staff.

Zakyia Goins-McCants is not just a candidate; she is a proven education leader ready to serve Prince George’s County through a community-driven, data-informed approach focusing on excellence and equity. Her unique blend of academic prowess, dedication to educational equity, and a community-driven, data-informed approach make Zakyia Goins-McCants the best choice to represent District 8 on the Prince George's County Board of Education.