David Bass

I'm David. My husband and I moved to Frederick for new job opportunities. We love this community--It has been a great place for us to make our home, meet new friends, join a synagogue and get involved in the organizations that make this a vibrant place to live. We love playing tennis, seeing a Keys game, biking on the C&O towpath and getting coffee.

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I am passionate about great public schools. I attended public schools, from elementary school through my Masters degrees in Special Education and Public Administration. I know that strong public schools are essential for an equitable society and informed citizens.

 

My professional experiences have helped prepare me as an advocate for great public schools. I have worked as a special education teacher at the middle and high school levels, and as a habilitation specialist for a nonprofit that serves people with developmental disabilities. For the last several years, I have worked in higher education. I have served as an academic tutor, coordinated an alternative testing center and directed Jewish Life initiatives at two nearby colleges.

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My advocacy for students with special needs comes in part from my younger brother who is on the autism spectrum. This is a personal issue for me, one that drives my work and my commitment to expanding our special education services in Frederick.

 

I hope to meet you during this campaign. I enjoy connecting with people, and I hope to learn more about your own experiences with our schools as students, parents, teachers and community members.

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David Bass