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Maryland Day!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of taking my son Ben to the University of Maryland's open house - fondly known as Maryland Day! Ben and I volunteered to help give out prizes at the College of Education Tent and help run the Terp Taught Trivia game.

During the event, two popular children’s book authors took part in the Maryland Day festivities - Alumnus Jeff Kinney, author of the popular series Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Laura Duksta who has developed a very successful school program "Self-Esteem through Love: Empowering Our Children to Shine!" Both shared insights into their success and how they enjoy helping students!

It was a great day!

Calling all U. of Md. College of Education graduates...we are looking to increase the number of Alumni who participate in activities like this one, as well as other opportunities to help current College of Education students. Please think about joining the Alumni Association and contacting me if you have an interest in getting involved. This month, I will become President of the College of Education Alumni Association Board. Your support is needed and appreciated!

To join the University of Maryland's Alumni Association: http://alumni.umd.edu/s/1132/2col.aspx?sid=1132&gid=1&pgid=836

UM's Maryland Day

Jim DeGeorge, President of C of Ed. Alumni Assoc.,
Pat Costantino, Alumni Director and me

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to return to the University of Maryland and co-host the TERP Taught Trivia game during the annual Maryland Day open-house. I had a great time working with Jim DeGeorge, President of the College of Education's Alumni Association, and other members of the university's staff.

Despite the weather, thousands of alumni and visitors came on campus to get information about the great things happening at the UM. I had a blast meeting students of all ages and testing their knowledge about the state of Maryland. I am happy to report that most visitors to the College of Education's tent performed well on this Trivia assessment and as a result walked away with a fabulous frisbee. Who could ask for more?

If you are a University of Maryland College of Education alumnus, we are looking to reconnect with you. Please send me an email if you would like information about how to get involved with the college.