Michelle Concepcion

Michelle Concepcion is a full-time Lecturer and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development in Graduate & Professional Studies at McDaniel College, where she serves as Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Teaching and Special Education programs. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including SED 500: Intro to Special Education, EDU 4420: Creating Inclusive Classrooms, and SED 553: Internship in Special Education.

Her educational background includes:

• 1998: M.S. from Johns Hopkins University
• 1989: B.A. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

With over 30 years of experience in public education, Dr. Concepcion's expertise focuses on Special Education, Inclusive Education, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, and Diversity and Inclusion. Her professional mission centers on creating inclusive classrooms and fostering belonging among diverse populations through practical application of educational theory.

Her notable awards and honors include:

• Excellence for Minority Achievement Award
• Eddy Award for Mentor Program
• Black Frederick Best Politician/Civil Servant Award
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Women of Excellence Award
• Leadership Frederick County Class of 2020
• Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning Academy Class of 2018-2019

As a dedicated mentor, she has guided students like Danielle Garris (Class of 2022), who credited her supervision during teacher training for significant professional growth. She actively contributes to community development through her service on the Frederick County YMCA Board of Directors.