\n<\/strong>MASC Connections \u2013 Linganore High School student council advisor since 2000, and Frederick County Association of Student Councils (FCASC) regional advisor since 2016<\/p>\n
Mr. Brown teaches multiple levels of Career Research and Development coursework, including dual enrollment courses.\u00a0 He supervises students in Work-Study, Mentor-Internship, Student Service Learning, and Youth Apprentice programs.\u00a0 He is the FCPS Youth Apprentice Teacher Coordinator. He serves on several county, regional, and state committees and advisory groups.<\/p>\n Mr. Brown is the academic awards and graduation coordinator at his school and serves as faculty advisor to the Key Club.\u00a0 Outside his roles in FCPS, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Dependable Strengths and is a past member of the Board of Directors for the James Madison University Alumni Association.\u00a0 He is an adjunct professor at Frederick Community College.\u00a0 When not working, he is an active traveler and serves as a volunteer for the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n President and Acting Executive Director: Karen Crawford<\/strong> Treasurer: Andrew Boone<\/strong> Student Member: Sam Park<\/strong> At Large Member:<\/strong> Nina Marks<\/strong> Sam Park is a student at Eastern Technical High School in the Allied Health program. He is interested in student leadership, public service, photography, and film. Sam has been involved in student council for the past five years, including the county, state, and national levels. He has served as Communications Director and two years as Historian for MASC. He also enjoys using communication to help connect students with opportunities and new heights in their leadership journey.<\/p>\n Sam is also currently serving as the Vice President of Communications for the National Student Council<\/p>\n At Large Member: Jesse Orth: Mr. Orth is an elementary assistant principal at Bester Elementary in Washington County. He previously worked as a Lead Teacher (Staff Development Specialist) and an elementary teacher.\u00a0 He holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master\u2019s in school administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.\u00a0 When not working, Mr. Orth enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage daughter, hiking, camping, traveling, and fishing on his boat.<\/p>\n At Large Member: Matt Talley: He earned dual Bachelor\u2019s degrees in Marketing and Operations Management & Business Analytics from the University of Maryland, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership. He is currently pursuing a Master\u2019s in Accounting and Financial Management at UMGC.<\/p>\n At Large Member: Henry Meiser In recognition of his work, Henry has received formal citations from the Governor of Maryland, the State Senate, and the House of Delegates. Beyond his policy and advocacy efforts, he serves as Assistant Sailing Director at the Hyannis Yacht Club and enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with family.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At Large Member: Dr. Debbie Dennie Her commitment to student leadership extends far beyond the school site. Dr. Dennie became actively involved in the St. Mary\u2019s Association of Student Councils (SMASC), where she consistently supported opportunities for students to find their voices and take on meaningful leadership roles. Even while managing the many responsibilities of a school administrator, she stepped in to serve as an advisor when no one else would, ensuring that student leaders always had the guidance they needed to succeed. \u00a0Over the years, she has mentored countless students at the school, regional, and state levels, leaving a lasting impact on Maryland student government.<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0 Dr. Dennie was one of the three national finalists for the Middle School Principal of the Year in 2025-2026.\u00a0 Read all about her here<\/a>!![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jeremy-Brown.jpg\")
<\/a>Jeremy Brown has served as regional advisor for the Frederick County Association of Student Councils FCASC).\u00a0 Since 2000, he has also served as the advisor to the Linganore High School (LHS) student government association.\u00a0 Mr. Brown works as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator at LHS in Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS).\u00a0 He has been a teacher and leader for FCPS for over 25 years.\u00a0 Mr. Brown began his work at LHS as Team Leader\/Project Coordinator for a USDE Smaller Learning Communities grant, developing and implementing a first-year student academy program.<\/p>\n
\nMASC Connections – Acting MASC Executive Director (June 2018 – Oct 2019, July 1, 2024-Present), Montgomery County Regional Advisor (1999-2014), Montgomery County Junior Councils Regional Advisor (1990-1995, 2012)<\/p>\n<\/a>Karen Crawford has worked with student leaders since 1977 as a junior high school student council advisor.\u00a0 Since then, she progressed to working at the county, state, and national levels in specific positions or facilitating workshops.\u00a0 From 1999-2014, as the administrator of student leadership in Montgomery County Public Schools, Karen worked directly with her county middle and high school student council advisors and county and state-level student leaders. “Retiring” in 2014, her continued work with student leaders exemplifies the simple philosophy, “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”\u00a0 Serving mainly as the volunteer Assistant Executive Director of the MASC, Karen is passionate about supporting the student voice and enjoys working with student leaders to address issues and create change in their schools and communities.\u00a0 She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Maryland, a master’s in Special Education from Bowie State University, and an Administration and Supervision Certification from Johns Hopkins University.<\/p>\n
\nMASC Connections: MASC Alumni<\/p>\nAndrew Boone, an alumnus of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, is proud to return to serve on the Board. His journey as a student leader with MASC shaped his passion for service, advocacy, and empowering youth voices. Today, Andrew is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Maryland Print House, where he leads client partnerships and growth initiatives. He remains dedicated to fostering leadership opportunities for the next generation while continuing to give back to the organization that helped launch his own leadership path.<\/p>\n
\nFormer Historian (2 years) and Communications Director; National Student Councils Vice President of Communications<\/p>\n<\/a>Bio:<\/p>\n
\nMASC Connections: State SMOB 2011-2012; MASC Publications Coordinator 2010-2011; MASC Health & Social Issues Coordinator 2009-2010<\/p>\n<\/a>Nina Marks is a trial attorney in Baltimore City at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. She strongly believes in the mission of the Office of the Public Defender: that zealous advocacy is a civil right afforded to anyone facing the loss of liberty. She holds a JD from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and her B.A. in Government and Politics with a minor in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland. In high school, Nina was the Student Member on the State Board of Education after serving in other roles within MASC. MASC helped Nina develop her advocacy skills, which she continues to utilize in her current practice.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>MASC Connections: Former regional advisor, Washington County Association of Student Councils (WCASC)
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Jesse Orth currently serves as the Membership Coordinator for MASC.\u00a0 He previously served as the Regional Advisor to the Washington County Association of Student Councils (WCASC) from 2015 to 2025.\u00a0 During his time as regional advisor, Mr. Orth was privileged to advise the 2021-2022 Maryland State SMOB and the 2024-2025 MASC President, and to host the 2018 and 2023 MASC Conventions.\u00a0 He was also recognized as a recipient of the 2018-2019 Mike Michaelson Advisor of the Year award.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>MASC Connections: Frederick County Regional President & MASC Environmental Issues Coordinator 2014-2015; Western Divisional Liaison 2013-2014<\/p>\n<\/a>Matt Talley\u2019s first experiences with leadership began as a student in the Maryland Association of Student Councils, where he discovered the importance of advocacy and collaboration. Now, as an alumnus, he is eager to give back by serving on the Board of Directors and supporting the next generation of Maryland student leaders. He currently works as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at the University of Maryland Global Campus, guiding alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives that strengthen the university community.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>MASC Connections: St. Mary\u2019s County Regional President (August 2021 to May 2023), St. Mary\u2019s County Regional Vice-President (August 2020 to May 2021), MASC Environmental Affairs Coordinator (August 2019 to May 2020), MASC Liaison to the Maryland Center for School Safety Subcabinet (August 2020 to May 2023), MASC Member (August 2018 to May 2023)<\/p>\n<\/a>Henry Meiser returns to the Maryland Association of Student Councils as a proud alum and current Board Member, bringing a strong background in legislative advocacy, public policy, and student leadership. A native of Solomons, Maryland, he is a junior at the College of the Holy Cross pursuing a B.A. in Accounting and International Relations. Henry has established himself as a leading voice in the mental health and school safety space. He currently serves as the Governor\u2019s Designee to the State Commission on Suicide Prevention, after previously representing the student body on the Commission and leading the Maryland Center for School Safety Student Focus Group. His leadership experience also includes service on the Maryland 988 Board of Trustees, advising the Worcester County (Massachusetts) School Board on behavioral threat assessment policy, and leading school safety legislative initiatives within the Office of Senator Katie Hester.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>MASC Connections: SGA advisor<\/p>\n<\/a>Dr. Deborah Dennie began her career as a middle school teacher in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, where she quickly developed a passion for guiding young people both in and out of the classroom. After moving to the United States, she continued her calling as an educator at St. John\u2019s Catholic School before joining St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools, where she has served for twenty-four years. Within the district, Dr. Dennie has held a variety of roles, including middle school social studies teacher, human resources supervisor, assistant principal, and principal.<\/p>\n
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\nRegistrar: Wayne Perry
\n<\/strong>MASC Connections: Harford County Regional Advisor (HCRASC) for many years!<\/p>\n