Hi, I’m Aqsa Siddique.

PRONOUNCED “AHK-SUH SID-DEEK”

I am a lifelong resident of Charles County and a proud graduate of the Charles County Public Schools system. Having attended from K-12 and graduating from Westlake High School in 2019, I have been committed to public service from a young age, and I’m ready to represent all students across our county. 

During my time at Westlake, I served in numerous leadership roles, including President of the International Club, and an officer in both the Student Government Association and the Charles County Association of Student Councils. These experiences further strengthened my passion for advocacy and equity in our schools. I held numerous forums connecting students and our leaders to increase awareness on student safety, domestic violence, and other topics that directly impacted student-wellbeing.  

Immediately after graduation, I re-entered CCPS as a substitute teacher while attending the College of Southern Maryland, and later went to earn my degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland. Having experienced the lens of a student and educator, I offer a unique perspective on the strengths and shortcomings of our school system and am committed to providing an equitable access to a world-class education in Charles County. 

A second generation American, my journey in CCPS began as an ESOL student at Berry Elementary, and later as a student with a 504 plan. These resources provided to me deeply strengthened my understanding of the impact that student support programs have on academic success. 

I also was a dual enrollment student at the College of Southern Maryland during my junior and senior year at Westlake, and participated in career readiness programs through the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau. This program helped me to land internship roles with the Charles County Register of Wills, the Charles County Attorney's Office and the District Office of the Steny Hoyer. These experiences significantly solidified my appreciation of workforce readiness.

My commitment to service in Charles County extended beyond graduation. For 10 years, I've served as a volunteer with Beyond the Classroom, Inc., where I now sit on the Board of Directors and co-lead the Butterflies Mentorship Club. This program, which serves roughly 200 girls across grades 3-5, helps to provide opportunities and resources to underrepresented youth.

I am deeply committed to the success and well-being of every student in Charles County. I'm running for the Board of Education to bring diversity and a much-needed new generation of leadership, rooted in lived experience and focused on prioritizing students and educators first. Together, we can build a stronger Charles County Public Schools system where every child, regardless of their background, can succeed.