Plymouth-Canton Schools Fill Open Board Of Education Seat

PLYMOUTH-CANTON, MI — Plymouth-Canton school officials appointed a new member to the Board of Education last week.

School officials appointed Aamina Ahmed to fill an open Board of Education seat that was vacated after the resignation of former Board Trustee Shawn Wilson.

School officials selected Ahmed following a lengthy interview process that included nine other applicants for the position. The three finalists were then interviewed a second time and ranked by board members, who ultimately chose Ahmed.

"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," Board President Lauren Christenson said. "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 has three children that attend Plymouth-Canton schools and comes to the Board after serving as a community member on several district committees, including the Board’s Policy Committee.

Ahmed is also a Wayne State graduate and brings extensive non-profit organizational experience to the position. She currently works as a grant manager.

"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’s appointed term expires in December 2026. After that, she can choose to seek election to the position.