Get to Know Ismahaan Aden
As a former teacher, Ismahaan Aden, facilitator of Leadership, Organizational, and Cultural Development, loved the opportunity to encourage her students’ growth and progress and now she is enjoying the opportunity to support leaders and educators in a similar way.
Staff Celebrations
- Brian Bassett, director of Communication and Engagement, was selected as the Bright Minds Foundation 2026 Outstanding HCPSS Alumni of the Year.
- Grace Dellinger, College and Career Readiness Advisor at Oakland Mills High School, received the Colin Powell Award from Our Community Salutes.
- Candice Shin, Autism specialist, was selected as The Arc of Howard County’s 2026 Excellence Award recipient for Excellence in Professional Services.
Public School Employees’ Child Development Program
HCPSS provides designated space in six high schools for the Public School Employees’ Child Development Program (PSECDP), a private, non-profit childcare program serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The program is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
In addition, PSECDP supports several HCPSS programs in various ways. They collaborate with the Teaching Academy of Maryland and Gifted and Talented Program to provide HCPSS high school students with real-world work and classroom experiences, and the Community Connection program to empower and prepare young adults with disabilities for employment by providing workplace readiness skills.
To find more information about PSECDP, including enrollment information, please visit www.psecdp.org.
Carefirst Webinars
Carefirst offers free monthly wellness webinars featuring topics that may be of interest to you:
- May 6, 12 p.m.: The Mind Maze: Finding Your Way Through Anxiety & Depression: This insightful webinar offers guidance for understanding the complexities of anxiety and depression, and explores practical tools to help you find clarity, resilience, and hope. Learn how to recognize patterns, build coping strategies, and support your emotional wellbeing in meaningful ways.
- June 3, 12 p.m.: Cognitive Vitality: Your Guide to Healthy Aging: This webinar explores the science behind cognitive aging and offers practical strategies to support memory, focus, and mental clarity. Learn how lifestyle choices—from nutrition and movement to sleep and stress management—can help preserve and enhance your cognitive vitality for years to come.