SECAC Frederick County MD

✨ SECAC Champions for Special Education Spotlight - shout outs! ✨

Meet Majida Elhassan, a dedicated Special Education Instructional Assistant who is passionate about helping students receive the individualized support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Driven by a belief that every student deserves equal opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their full potential, Majida works each day to provide accommodations, advocacy, and encouragement for students with disabilities. One of the most rewarding parts of her role is watching students gain confidence, achieve their goals, and become more independent.

Thank you, Majida, for your commitment to creating inclusive learning environments and empowering students to succeed. 💙

Read Majida’s full interview here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UAyedQjr6q1BC_GIB2aaniA5TMPEEPkoDzam5Twp6Zw/edit?tab=t.0

✨ SECAC Champions for Special Education Spotlight - shout outs! ✨

Meet Elissa Grimm, a dedicated advocate who has spent 41 years serving students, families, and staff in special education with Frederick County Public Schools.

Inspired by her experiences growing up with a sister who is deaf, Elissa has devoted her career to ensuring students receive the services, accommodations, and support they need to succeed. She believes that strong partnerships between schools, families, and communities are the foundation of student success.

Thank you, Elissa, for your decades of advocacy, compassion, and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential. 💙

To read Elissa’s full interview, visit:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-x-GKfXE-14b8t9wbHV2uza9_JPyTVX9oty_yGlXPZU/edit?usp=drivesdk