Wednesday, September 23, 2026

(UPDATED) Guilty plea, prison time for former Worcester schools official-

 (WBOC)


SNOW HILL, Md. - A former member of Worcester County Public Schools’ executive leadership team pleaded guilty on Wednesday to theft scheme of $100,000 or more.

Denise Shorts, former Chief Academic Officer for Grades Pre-K through 8th , was initially charged in April of 2026 with felony theft of over $100,000, misdemeanor embezzlement, and misdemeanor misconduct of office. Prosecutors allege Shorts used her school system-issued purchase card to buy over $100,000 in personal items from 2019 to October of 2025.

(View more) UPDATE: Former Worcester County Public School executive pleads guilty in $100K+ theft case | Latest News | wboc.com

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