Aamina Ahmed was appointed as the newest member of the Plymouth Canton Community Schools Board of Education during a meeting Oct. 1.
Ahmed will complete the term of Shawn Wilson who resigned from the board in August. Ahmed was selected from a field of nine applicants who were interviewed for the position, according to information provided by district officials. Three finalists were asked to return for a second interview with current board members who then selected Ahmed to fill the vacancy.
“We are grateful to all of the candidates who chose to apply to serve as a Board Trustee, and we are excited about the addition of Aamina Ahmed to the P-CCS Board of Education,” said P-CCS Board President Lauren Christenson. “We firmly believe that her professional experience, previous service to the district, and passion for public education will bring an important perspective as we continue to work to provide students with an education that prepares them for life success.”
Ahmed, a graduate of Wayne State University who currently works as a grant manager, previously served on several district committees, including the board policy committee. She is the mother of three who all attended schools in the district, according to a prepared statement.
“As a firm believer in the value of public education, I am excited to work collaboratively alongside the other Trustees and Superintendent Merritt to serve our district’s students, families, and staff,” Ahmed said.
“I’m looking forward to learning as a member of the board and finding ways to make the district even better than it is right now.”
Ahmed will serve until December, 2026 when the term expires.
