• Yesterday, elementary students from Columbia Campus and Frederick Campus participated in their annual Spelling Bee Competition sponsored by the Columbia PTCA, Frederick PSA, and elementary departments on both campuses. Participants each received 100 words in January and have been studying them in preparation for the big day. The top three spellers from each campus advance to the National Spelling Bee this May. Congratulations to our finalists and to all of our outstanding elementary spellers on a job well done!  Zachary Thompson (4th grade), Mathis Kettering (2nd grade), and Michaela Allen-Raeke (2nd grade) will represent Columbia Campus, and Kamden Balsley (2nd grade), Mikhail Rosenbarker (4th grade), and Savannah Dahan (5th grade) will represent Frederick Campus as MSD's finalists compete against the top three spellers from other schools for the deaf. Special thanks to the spelling bee coordinators, pronouncers and judges, teachers, and the parent organizations for their support in making this virtual spelling bee a success for our students!
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    Yesterday, elementary students from Columbia Campus and Frederick Campus participated in their annual Spelling Bee Competition sponsored by the Columbia PTCA, Frederick PSA, and elementary departments on both campuses. Participants each received 100 words in January and have been studying them in preparation for the big day. The top three spellers from each campus advance to the National Spelling Bee this May. Congratulations to our finalists and to all of our outstanding elementary spellers on a job well done!  Zachary Thompson (4th grade), Mathis Kettering (2nd grade), and Michaela Allen-Raeke (2nd grade) will represent Columbia Campus, and Kamden Balsley (2nd grade), Mikhail Rosenbarker (4th grade), and Savannah Dahan (5th grade) will represent Frederick Campus as MSD's finalists compete against the top three spellers from other schools for the deaf. Special thanks to the spelling bee coordinators, pronouncers and judges, teachers, and the parent organizations for their support in making this virtual spelling bee a success for our students!
  • In celebration of Black History month, MSD's Junior Black Deaf Advocates (Jr. BDA) hosted a panel discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement. On February 26, student moderators Hanna Johnston-Shaw & DeMontae Joseph led the conversation with panelists Jeffrey Bowden, Charity Jackson, & Roxann Richards.  Jeffrey Bowden is currently a freelance interpreter & has been a part of the Deaf community, notably working at the @mssdeagles for many years & as a member of the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA). Charity Jackson, MSD's first Chief Diversity Officer, has worked in the Deaf education field for many years & received the 2017 NBDA Pioneer of the Year award. Roxann Richards, the first Miss Black Deaf Rochester & former Miss Black Deaf America, currently works for NTID's Enrollment Management team. The panelists shared how important it is to discuss Black Lives Matter in schools while also teaching critical historical lessons. The discussion also emphasized how schools and classrooms need to create space for open & healthy dialogue, which would create opportunities to acknowledge multiple perspectives & learn from one another. The conversation also covered social justice, & how white individuals must recognize, own, & understand their privileges. As well as the importance of having the willingness to unlearn biases, & remain open-minded going into these dialogues. Giving support to the Black ecosystem in many different ways is critical. During the event, Jr. BDA surprised the audience with powerful shout-out videos from Claudia Gordon, Wawa Snipe, & Andrea Sonnier! Their messages emphasized the importance of Black identity. Each Black individual is encouraged to embrace their Blackness & Black excellence by learning their history and understanding their access to rights to be liberated mentally, physically, emotionally, & spiritually.  Special thanks to the panelists & special guests for engaging in a lively & thoughtful discussion. Congratulations to MSD’s Jr. BDA chapter for hosting a successful event. The chapter will continue to host events that celebrate Black history & encourage thought-provoking & educational discussions throughout the year.
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    In celebration of Black History month, MSD's Junior Black Deaf Advocates (Jr. BDA) hosted a panel discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement. On February 26, student moderators Hanna Johnston-Shaw & DeMontae Joseph led the conversation with panelists Jeffrey Bowden, Charity Jackson, & Roxann Richards.  Jeffrey Bowden is currently a freelance interpreter & has been a part of the Deaf community, notably working at the @mssdeagles for many years & as a member of the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA). Charity Jackson, MSD's first Chief Diversity Officer, has worked in the Deaf education field for many years & received the 2017 NBDA Pioneer of the Year award. Roxann Richards, the first Miss Black Deaf Rochester & former Miss Black Deaf America, currently works for NTID's Enrollment Management team. The panelists shared how important it is to discuss Black Lives Matter in schools while also teaching critical historical lessons. The discussion also emphasized how schools and classrooms need to create space for open & healthy dialogue, which would create opportunities to acknowledge multiple perspectives & learn from one another. The conversation also covered social justice, & how white individuals must recognize, own, & understand their privileges. As well as the importance of having the willingness to unlearn biases, & remain open-minded going into these dialogues. Giving support to the Black ecosystem in many different ways is critical. During the event, Jr. BDA surprised the audience with powerful shout-out videos from Claudia Gordon, Wawa Snipe, & Andrea Sonnier! Their messages emphasized the importance of Black identity. Each Black individual is encouraged to embrace their Blackness & Black excellence by learning their history and understanding their access to rights to be liberated mentally, physically, emotionally, & spiritually.  Special thanks to the panelists & special guests for engaging in a lively & thoughtful discussion. Congratulations to MSD’s Jr. BDA chapter for hosting a successful event. The chapter will continue to host events that celebrate Black history & encourage thought-provoking & educational discussions throughout the year.
  • Maryland School for the Deaf Superintendent - Now Accepting Applications The Maryland School for the Deaf opened its application process for its next Superintendent on February 12, 2021. The MSD Superintendent prospectus includes key information for the prospective candidate including an overview of the school, the leadership profile, and the job description and requirements. This MSD Superintendent prospectus is available at www.msd.edu/superintendentprospectus/. LINK IN BIO. The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) Superintendent leader profile was developed with input from nine focus groups representing a diverse makeup of stakeholders from the MSD community, including over 75 participants and over 100 responses to the community survey. The MSD Board of Trustees and the Search Committee are appreciative and grateful for the community’s contributions to MSD’s Superintendent search process. If you know of an ideal candidate who is qualified for the Maryland School for the Deaf Superintendent, please share the prospectus and website with them. Candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to msdsearch@innivee.com. All applications submitted by Wednesday, March 24, 2021, will receive full consideration. By Maryland School for the Deaf policy and search committee code of conduct affirmation, all information from and about candidates will be kept in strict confidence.
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    Maryland School for the Deaf Superintendent - Now Accepting Applications The Maryland School for the Deaf opened its application process for its next Superintendent on February 12, 2021. The MSD Superintendent prospectus includes key information for the prospective candidate including an overview of the school, the leadership profile, and the job description and requirements. This MSD Superintendent prospectus is available at www.msd.edu/superintendentprospectus/. LINK IN BIO. The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) Superintendent leader profile was developed with input from nine focus groups representing a diverse makeup of stakeholders from the MSD community, including over 75 participants and over 100 responses to the community survey. The MSD Board of Trustees and the Search Committee are appreciative and grateful for the community’s contributions to MSD’s Superintendent search process. If you know of an ideal candidate who is qualified for the Maryland School for the Deaf Superintendent, please share the prospectus and website with them. Candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to msdsearch@innivee.com. All applications submitted by Wednesday, March 24, 2021, will receive full consideration. By Maryland School for the Deaf policy and search committee code of conduct affirmation, all information from and about candidates will be kept in strict confidence.
  • Welcome back to the first day of school in the new year! We hope everyone is rested & ready to finish the first semester strong. In case you missed it, seniors in Ms. Julie Bourne's Raster & Vector Graphics Class designed MSD's holiday card this year. Great job, students!
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    Welcome back to the first day of school in the new year! We hope everyone is rested & ready to finish the first semester strong. In case you missed it, seniors in Ms. Julie Bourne's Raster & Vector Graphics Class designed MSD's holiday card this year. Great job, students!
  • The Maryland School for the Deaf is honored to announce that Charity Jackson has been selected as the new Chief Diversity Officer. Charity will begin at MSD on January 4, 2021. Charity has 17 years experience in the field of Deaf Education. In those years she has both a strong background in Kindergarten through 12 education and in student life in residential schools. She has a BS in Education, an MA in Public Administration, and has been actively involved in the work of equity and inclusion for over five years. Because of her years of experience, her qualifications, and her kind and wise manner, we trust that she will be a listener, a leader, and an inspiration to the students, families, faculty, staff and administrators of MSD. We congratulate and we welcome Ms. Charity Jackson to MSD.
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    The Maryland School for the Deaf is honored to announce that Charity Jackson has been selected as the new Chief Diversity Officer. Charity will begin at MSD on January 4, 2021. Charity has 17 years experience in the field of Deaf Education. In those years she has both a strong background in Kindergarten through 12 education and in student life in residential schools. She has a BS in Education, an MA in Public Administration, and has been actively involved in the work of equity and inclusion for over five years. Because of her years of experience, her qualifications, and her kind and wise manner, we trust that she will be a listener, a leader, and an inspiration to the students, families, faculty, staff and administrators of MSD. We congratulate and we welcome Ms. Charity Jackson to MSD.
  • MSD was well represented in the @guyouthprograms Sports Trivia Cup! Congratulations to middle school student Josiah Lockhart for placing third and to three of our high school students, Ciara Luttrell, Crystal Salit, and Jory Valencia for advancing to the Top 16 in this category.
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    MSD was well represented in the @guyouthprograms Sports Trivia Cup! Congratulations to middle school student Josiah Lockhart for placing third and to three of our high school students, Ciara Luttrell, Crystal Salit, and Jory Valencia for advancing to the Top 16 in this category.
  • It's National Children's Book Week! This week, we celebrate books and a love for reading for children of all ages. Neshmayda Bravin, Frederick campus family resource specialist, read one of her favorite children’s books aloud last Wednesday evening, live streaming to Frederick campus Family Education students and families at home. The virtual story time of “Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage” was the first in a weekly Live ASL Storytelling series. Show us what your kids are reading and be sure to tag us! #bookweek2020athome
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    It's National Children's Book Week! This week, we celebrate books and a love for reading for children of all ages. Neshmayda Bravin, Frederick campus family resource specialist, read one of her favorite children’s books aloud last Wednesday evening, live streaming to Frederick campus Family Education students and families at home. The virtual story time of “Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage” was the first in a weekly Live ASL Storytelling series. Show us what your kids are reading and be sure to tag us! #bookweek2020athome
  • Tomorrow is Election Day. Last Friday, MSD Explorers were out encouraging our residents to get out and vote with sidewalk chalk art. As part of their distance learning enrichment unit & the national #ChalkTheVote effort, our students learned about the democratic process and the importance of civic responsibility.
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    Tomorrow is Election Day. Last Friday, MSD Explorers were out encouraging our residents to get out and vote with sidewalk chalk art. As part of their distance learning enrichment unit & the national #ChalkTheVote effort, our students learned about the democratic process and the importance of civic responsibility.
  • Congratulations to Josiah Lockhart, Keanu Herzig-Wilcox, and Ciara Luttrell on another successful @guyouthprograms Trivia Cup week! In this week’s U.S. Government and the 2020 Election category, middle school student Josiah took home his fifth consecutive win. High school students Keanu and Ciara made it into the Top 16 for the second and third time respectively.
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    Congratulations to Josiah Lockhart, Keanu Herzig-Wilcox, and Ciara Luttrell on another successful @guyouthprograms Trivia Cup week! In this week’s U.S. Government and the 2020 Election category, middle school student Josiah took home his fifth consecutive win. High school students Keanu and Ciara made it into the Top 16 for the second and third time respectively.