Thursday, September 15, 2016

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Daniel Sass



Daniel Sass is the assistant principal at The International High School at Langley Park (IHSLP). IHSLP opened in 2015 with 99 ninth-graders, most of whom are recently arrived immigrants or refugees and all of whom receive ESOL services.

Daniel is originally from Connecticut, and he is an alumnus of the University of Michigan, where he studied English and Communication Studies. He entered education as a Teach For America corps member in Baltimore City, where he taught English I, AP English Language, and Journalism for six years. He earned his Master's from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education in 2011 and later joined the JHU SOE staff as an adjunct instructor specializing in culturally responsive secondary English education. In 2015, Daniel earned his Administration I and School Leadership and Professional Development certification from Towson University.

When he is not working on all things IHSLP, Daniel enjoys coaching (and playing and watching) soccer, running, and playing pub trivia. He is an avid traveler and explorer, and he is passionate about international education, policy, and development.

He has taught or volunteered in schools and worked with school districts in Central America, the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. He lives in Washington, DC, with his fiancée, Nina.

The Assistant Principal Induction Program (APIP) is a required program for first and second year Assistant Principal in Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), Maryland.

Learn more about the PGCPS School Leadership Programs in the Office of Talent Development:
http://www.pgcpsleadershipdevelopment.org/index.htm

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