Kareem Penn has extensive experience in education, currently serving as an Assistant Principal at Howard County Public Schools since August 2018, where responsibilities also include the role of Athletics and Activities Director. Prior to this position, Kareem spent a decade as a Social Studies Educator at Howard County Public Schools from August 2008 to June 2018, and before that, worked as a Social Studies Educator for Baltimore City Public Schools from January 1999 to June 2008. Kareem holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Virginia State University, completed in May 1998.