First Lady Katie O'Malley: Multi-Media

Standing Up Against Bullying:

First Lady Katie O'Malley welcomes everyone back to school and encourages educators to remain vigilant in the new school year in the fight against bullying.

Maryland First Lady Katie O'Malley joins Facebook and Time Warner to encourage Marylanders to submit proposals for anti-bullying research.

Read Across Maryland

First Lady Katie O'Malley joined the students of Holabird Academy to celebrate "Read Across Maryland" month. For the month of March, students, parents and educators have been participating in the 30 minutes for 30 days challenge. While the month is almost over, there is always time to encourage your children to read and lay the foundation for their interest in education!

It Gets Better

Public Service Announcement

Foster Parent Appreciation Month

Governor O'Malley:  This is Governor Martin O'Malley. 

Mrs. O'Malley:  And I'm Katie O'Malley.

Governor O'Malley:  And this is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Maryland.  And we wanted to say thank you; thank you to the 3,000 Maryland parents who open their homes for kids that are in need of a safe and temporary haven.

Mrs. O'Malley:  Foster parents bring a sense of security and stability in what can be a difficult time for a young child, and that's no small feat.

Governor O'Malley:  There are over 9,000 children who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to live with their birth parents.

Mrs. O'Malley: We know that children do better in family environments, so that's why we're asking more people to step up and become foster parents. 

Governor O'Malley:  Won't you consider becoming a foster parent?  For more information, please call 1-888-MD-KIDS2.  That's 1-888-635-4372.  We need you to call today. 

First Impressions: Katie O'Malley

The First Lady sits down with Rhea Feikin for a candid conversation about family, career and politics. A Maryland Public Television exclusive.