A well-known member of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education said she will not seek reelection this November.
Mary Wineberg, an Olympic gold medalist, has served on the board since 2022 and was vice president for a year. She announced on Facebook on May 27 she will not seek a second term “after much thought and reflection over the past two months.”
She added that she will continue to serve and fulfill her current term until Dec. 31.
“Serving on the board has been an incredible experience – filled with tough decisions, meaningful initiatives, and important conversations,” Wineberg said in a statement.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this journey, and I will always be a champion for our students, families, and community,” she said.
Wineberg did not elaborate on why she chose not to seek reelection. She told The Enquirer she will be coaching and “pursuing other endeavors.” Wineberg was named Walnut Hills High School’s head coach for its track and field program in December 2024.
Wineberg competed for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, running the opening leg for the 4×400 meter relay team that won a gold medal.
According to Cincinnati Public Schools’ website, she graduated from Walnut Hills in 1998 and worked as a teacher for the district for 11 years.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Former Olympian Mary Wineberg will not seek reelection to Cincinnati Public Schools’ board
Reporting by Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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