Maryland School for the Blind Paraprofessional honored with national award

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lori Adamo, a Paraeducator at The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), has been named the Council of Schools for the Blind (COSB) 2019 Outstanding Paraprofessional for Students with Visual Impairments. Annually, the organization recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals nationally who work with students who are blind or visually impaired. The winners are chosen by Principals of Schools […]

Maryland School for the Blind appoints new Director of Development

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind announced on Tuesday that it had appointed Marlo Jacobson as the Director of Development, effective September 16, 2019. Jacobson has an extensive background in development, marketing, communications, and the direction of non-profit organizations in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Prior to being named to the MSB leadership staff, she was the Director of Development […]

Carney Carroll Mart robbed, man robbed during Essex drug deal

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several robberies and burglaries that were reported in recent days. Sometime between September 20 and September 21, an individual tampered with hinges to gain entry to a shed located in the backyard of a residence in the 300-block of Bowleys Quarters Road (21220). The suspect stole a leaf blower and then left the location. At 7 […]

Maryland School for the Blind to host first official blind youth soccer match in U.S.

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind will host the first official competitive blind youth soccer match in the United States on Tuesday, September 24, at 1:00 pm when the MSB Bees take on the Virginia School for the Blind Chiefs on the athletic fields at MSB. The sport of 5-a-side soccer was introduced at MSB in September 2017, when […]