ABOUT USThe Maryland-D.C. Scholastic Press Association is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland to promote and strengthen scholastic journalism throughout the region.
MDCSPA has a strong interest in scholastic free press issues, in strengthening existing middle and high school programs, encouraging the creation of new programs and rejuvenating defunct ones. We provide professional development and training opportunities for students and media/journalism advisers throughout the year. |
Membership is FREE and available to
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clare Berke- teacher and adviser, Benjamin Banneker HS, Washington, D.C.
Karen Denny- director of internships and career development, Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
Megan Fromm- education manager, National Association for Media Literacy Education
Jay P. Goldman- editor, School Administrator magazine, Silver Spring, Md.
David Lopilato- teacher and adviser, Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS, Bethesda, Md.
John Mattingly- teacher, Middletown High School, Middletown, Md.
Krista McKim- teacher and adviser, Rockville HS, Rockville, Md.
Brian Shane- freelance journalist
Karen Denny- director of internships and career development, Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
Megan Fromm- education manager, National Association for Media Literacy Education
Jay P. Goldman- editor, School Administrator magazine, Silver Spring, Md.
David Lopilato- teacher and adviser, Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS, Bethesda, Md.
John Mattingly- teacher, Middletown High School, Middletown, Md.
Krista McKim- teacher and adviser, Rockville HS, Rockville, Md.
Brian Shane- freelance journalist