Nancy Grasmick
Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick | |
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Born | Baltimore, Maryland |
Occupation | Maryland State Superintendent of Schools (1991-2011) |
Spouse | Lou Grasmick (d. 2016) |
Nancy S. Grasmick is the former Superintendent of the Maryland State Department of Education, serving from 1991 until June 30, 2011.[1] Married to Baltimore businessman Lou Grasmick, who died in 2016, the couple also became active in various philanthropic endeavors.[2][3]
Early years and education
Born Nancy Streeks, Grasmick was raised in Baltimore's
She received her doctorate from the Johns Hopkins University, her master's degree from Gallaudet University, and her bachelor's degree from Towson University.[1]
Career
Grasmick began as a teacher of deaf children at the William S. Baer School in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She subsequently served as a classroom and resource teacher, principal, supervisor, assistant superintendent, and associate superintendent in the Baltimore County Public Schools. In 1989, Governor William Donald Schaefer appointed her Special Secretary for Children, Youth, and Families and, in 1991, the State Board of Education appointed her State Superintendent of Schools.[1] In 1997, Grasmick was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.[5] In 2000, Grasmick was the recipient of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education, awarded in recognition of her achievements as head of the Maryland School system.[6]
In 2008, then-Governor
References
- ^ a b c "Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D." Maryland Manual. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Louis and Nancy Grasmick give $1 million to Hopkins Heart Institute", Johns Hopkins Medicine, October 5, 2004.
- ^ Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ Incorporated, Prime. "National Academy of Public Administration". National Academy of Public Administration. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ Past Winners of Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
- ^ Bowie, Liz (January 10, 2008). "Grasmick called a 'pawn' of GOP". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 15, 2019.