About John

John and Kim have been married since July 2005
John and Kim have been married since July 2005

Professional Experience:

  • Public School Social Studies Teacher for the past 8 years.
  • High School Baseball and Soccer Coach.
  • Public Address Announcer for the University of Maryland and American University.
  • On-Field Emcee for the Frederick Keys
  • Public Address Announcer for Howard Community College

Personal Background:

  • Life-long Howard County Resident
  • Married to Kim Bailey since 2005 and father of Madelyn Grace Bailey, born in June 2009.
  • Attends Grace Community Church
  • Grew up in Howard County playing baseball for AYRA and soccer for Savage Boy’s and Girls Club. 
Community Volunteering:
  • Member of the Hickory Ridge Village Board
  • Previous Director for the HCYP Summer All-Star Baseball Tournament
  • Member of the Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter Program, helping non-profit community groups raise money by attending baseball games.
  • Team Captain for Howard County Relay for Life
  • Simulated Congressional Hearing Judge at Waverly Elementary School

Education:

  • Graduated from Atholton High School in 1995
  • Received a BS from Towson University in Political Science with a minor in Communications in 1999.
  • Received a MA in Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2002.

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