So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Three students in the nursing program at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) were recently recognized by the Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) for their outstanding academic careers in CSM’s rigorous program. Abena Acheampong, Jessica Fantaccione and Michael Howard were honored during the MNA District 9 Annual Awards Dinner for their outstanding academic careers – to date. Fantaccione earned MNA’s coveted Nursing Student of the Year. Polk said the Nursing Student of the Year award is...
Empowers Students to Obtain Business Management AAS Degree in 18 months The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is meeting the needs of today’s busy students by launching accelerated classes for most evening classes this fall. This new student success initiative builds on students’ abilities to retain greater information within shorter structured time periods. In addition, CSM will offer the entire Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in an accelerated...
St. Mary’s College and SolarCube LLC Research Partnership Wins Award for Innovation Michael Bruckler July 25, 2019 - 12:12 pm July 25, 2019 This June, the solar energy startup company SolarCube LLC won a $100,000 technology product development grant through the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program. The funding will directly support the research and development work led by Troy Townsend, assistant professor of chemistry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, who is the principle inventor...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of July 24, 2019. The Board appointed Ms. Paola Laino as Director in the Department of Design and Construction. Ms. Laino holds a Master’s degree from The Catholic University of America...
Morgan State University Students “Touch History” at St. Mary’s College Michael Bruckler July 24, 2019 - 12:07 pm July 24, 2019 On Friday, July 19, Morgan State University students visited the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus as part of “Touching History: Preservation in Practice,” a program developed by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Park Service, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s HOPE Crew, that connects historic preservation and...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2019-20 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. Please call the specific school with questions about open house events. Elementary Schools C. Paul Barnhart, open house, Sept. 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Berry, open house, Sept. 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Billingsley, open house for prekindergarten through Grade 2, Sept. 19, 6 to 7 p.m., and open house for Grades 3-5...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released orientation and meet and greet schedules for the 2019-20 school year. Listed below are orientation dates and times, and other activities for schools. Specific questions about orientation events should be directed to individual schools. Elementary Schools C. Paul Barnhart, meet and greet, Aug. 28, 2 to 4 p.m.; Berry, meet and greet, Aug. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.; Billingsley, meet and greet for students with last names beginning with A-M, Aug. 28, 1...
Second and third graders at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School are brushing up on their math and reading skills with the school’s Jump Start summer program. For three hours a day over two weeks, students work with teachers in areas that they will be tested on during the school year. All Dr. Brown second and third graders were invited to the program with about 31 signing up, said Karen Lewis, the school’s principal. The students spend an hour-and-a-half on math and then another 90 minutes...
Steven Muller Distinguished Professorships awarded to Susan Goldstine and Lisa Scheer Michael Bruckler July 23, 2019 - 10:47 am July 23, 2019 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Provost and Dean of Faculty Michael Wick announced two awardees of the Steven Muller Distinguished Professorships: Susan Goldstine, professor of mathematics, has been named the Steven Muller Distinguished Professor in the Sciences, and Lisa Scheer, professor of art, has been named the Steven Muller Distinguished...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM)’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has yet another star on its team – a Maryland State Star, to be exact. SBDC Business Consultant Wynne Briscoe took the title of State Star at the recent national conference of America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), a recognition that gives her the top title in Maryland for being the state’s outstanding SBDC business consultant of the year. Since joining the SBDC network in November 2016, Briscoe...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) soccer coaches are hosting a soccer clinic for area goalkeepers who are ages 13 to 19 years old and who want to gain experience, learn advanced techniques and develop tactical knowledge. The CSM Soccer Goalkeeper Clinic will be held Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at CSM’s La Plata Campus soccer field, located at 8730 Mitchell Road. Athletes should come fully equipped with their gear, including cleats, shin guards and gloves...
CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. Fridays through Aug. 9. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the summer months, CSM has been running a Code Green initiative that started May 24 and will continue each Friday through Aug. 9. During Code Green days, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend. Code Green does not affect the St. Charles’ Children’s Learning Center at CSM...
Six English language learners at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently completed civic and language classes that included earning pins and certificates in Guest Services Professional Making Connections in Hospitality provided by the Certification Commission of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. All residents of Charles County, the learners were students in the Integrated Education and Training Workforce Preparation class held through CSM’s Adult Education program in...
Michael Richards, of Newburg, Maryland, practices his parking skills during his CDL class at CSM’s Center for Transportation. The need for truck drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in Southern Maryland and beyond is loud and clear at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), said Mary Beth McCollum, senior director at CSM’s Center for Transportation Training. Enrollment is steady, but more than that, employers are knocking. One such company is Green Bay, Wisconsin-based...
The 14th Annual Free Grant Training Seminar at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus Sept. 12 will offer expert tips in how to identify potential funders, write solid grant requests and tap into the many local, regional and national resources available to nonprofits. The event will be held 1:30–4:30 p.m. at the CSM Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Chaney Enterprises Conference Room 113. The campus is located at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Sponsored by...
Alumnus Williams ’03 Named a Very Important Professional by The Daily Record Michael Bruckler July 17, 2019 - 10:31 am July 17, 2019 Congratulations to St. Mary’s College of Maryland alumnus Jayson Williams ’03 who was named to the Very Important Professional/Successful by 40 list by The Daily Record. Nominees are judged by winners from the previous year on professional accomplishments, community service, and the impact of their achievements. To be eligible, nominees must live or...
Alumna Weeraratna Named a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins University Michael Bruckler July 17, 2019 - 10:22 am July 17, 2019 Congratulations to St. Mary’s College alumna Ashani Weeraratna ’91 (biology) who was recently named a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins University. Established by Michael Bloomberg, she will be among 50 professors from around the world named to these posts who are pioneering interdisciplinary fields. Weeraratna’s past...
St. Mary's College 46th Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Sets Sail August 3 Michael Bruckler July 17, 2019 - 9:25 am July 17, 2019 St. Mary's College of Maryland’s highly anticipated Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, scheduled for August 2 - 4, is open for registration. This year marks the 46th running of the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. The race starts from Maryland’s current capital city in Annapolis to its first capital city in St. Mary’s City. Simultaneously...
Lucchesi Named Chief Reader for College Board's Advanced Placement® Program Art History Course and Exam Michael Bruckler July 15, 2019 - 3:29 pm July 15, 2019 Effective July 1, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor of Art History Joe Lucchesi began tenure as chief reader for College Board's Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Art History course and exam. In that capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the standard-setting and scoring of AP® art history exams across the United States...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently completed in the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Ky. A team of the state’s most talented Career and Technology Education (CTE) high school students showcased their skills in 94 CTE competitions. More than 6,400 students from the United States, along with those from Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands, competed. Madison Grace, a 2019 graduate of North Point High School earned a bronze medal...
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