When Chelsea McDonald M’15 was named the 2025 Elementary School Outstanding Mathematics Educator, it confirmed what her mother had always believed—that she was born to teach.
A proud alumna of the master’s in leadership in special education program at Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU), McDonald has been a teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) for 11 years. She is the first educator from the district since 2020 to receive this honor from the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
In June the School of Nursing held their inaugural summer camp where aspiring young students were eager to explore the world of healthcare. Campers gained hands-on experience taking vitals, basic first aid, dressing changes, and much more.
The School of Pharmacy & Health Professions wrapped up their 7th annual summer camp, where high school students explored the exciting world of pharmaceutical sciences. From compounding medications in the lab to learning about medication therapy management, campers got hands-on experience- and a glimpse into their possible future careers.
NDMU celebrated its incoming class with three New Gator Days that included taking ID photos, registering for fall classes and meeting their classmates. Our Orientation Leaders made each new student feel welcome and eager to return for fall semester.
Student/Faculty/Staff Updates
School of Education
School of Education Dean and Colleagues Attend Large Teacher Conference in Shanghai, China
Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) made a significant splash in China as representatives from the School of Education and Enrollment Department attended the Teacher Conference International in Shanghai. Dean Juliann Dupuis, Associate Dean Lisa Pallett, and Associate Vice President for Enrollment Wilbert Lleses showcased the University's Master of Arts Graduate Education Internship (GEI) program to 230 educators from across China.
Community Engagement
Communities Helping Communities
A huge thank you to the Cockeysville Grocery Outlet and Wegman's for their generous donations towards Caroline's Cupboard. Additionally, the Cockeysville Grocery Outlet will continue to run their Independence From Hunger drive through July 31, so please stop in.
Caroline's Cupboard is in need of these unopened non-perishable items:
- Microwaveable Macaroni and cheese individual portioned meals
- Cup a noodle meals
- Top Ramen meals
- Cereal- individual packages
- Oatmeal packets
- Pasta meals
- Rice
- Canned vegetables and fruit
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Popcorn, chips, cookies, trail mix- individual packages
- Shelf stable Almond Milk
Donations can be left in FeeIey International Center 015, next to the Renaissance Center in the basement level of Meletia Hall. If anyone would like to contribute monetarily, please contact ynowak@ndm.edu. Thanks!
Library Update
Fall Fest 2025: Do It for the Plot
Thursday, September 4, 4 PM - 7 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library
Do it for the plot and celebrate the start of a new school year with games, prizes, crafts, and more at the Loyola Notre Dame Library! Raising Cane’s chicken and fries, drinks, snacks, and desserts will be provided. RSVP encouraged but not required.
Conference and Auxiliary Services
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