Save the Date – Upcoming MCTA Events

Mark your calendars for these important upcoming opportunities to connect, collaborate, and stay informed!

GED Test Administrators Community of Practice
July 24, 2026
📍 Baltimore City Community College: 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

Join fellow GED testing professionals for a day of discussion, best-practice sharing, and networking. A hybrid attendance option may be available. Additional details, including the agenda and registration information, will be shared as soon.

MCTA Business Meeting
September 11, 2026
📍 Location TBD

The Maryland College Testing Association’s annual Business Meeting will provide updates on association initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for member engagement. A hybrid option will also be available once the meeting location has been finalized.

We look forward to seeing you at both events. Stay tuned for additional information in the coming weeks!

Executive Committee Election Update!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination and election process for the MCTA Executive Committee. We appreciate your engagement and support as we continue to strengthen our organization.

We are pleased to welcome Shaquitta Jones-Hembrick, Testing Coordinator at Baltimore City Community College, and Jeanne Gyr, Assistant Director of Testing and Assessment at CCBC, to the MCTA Executive Committee.

We are excited to have you join our leadership team and look forward to your contributions, insights, and dedication as we continue to support testing professionals across Maryland. Welcome aboard!

Current MCTA Officers

President – Alesha Rosen, Frederick Community College

Vice President – Courtnie Krauss, College of Southern Maryland

Secretary –Shaquitta Jones-Hembrick, Baltimore City Community College

Treasurer – Kelly Fay, Anne Arundel Community College

Technology Officer – Jeanne Gyr, Community College of Baltimore County

 MCTA Officers Bios

President –Alesha Rosen  

Alesha serves as the  Director of Testing Center Services at Frederick Community College as well as an adjunct instructor in Adult Education. She is an active member for about 8 years and would love to see this organization thrive. She is determined to create the right conditions to make things happen with the help of an enthusiastic Executive Board.

Vice President – Courtnie Krauss

Courtnie serves as the Testing Center Manager at the College of Southern Maryland.

Secretary – Shaquitta Jones-Hembrick

Shaquitta Jones-Hembrick is a dedicated member of the MCTA with a strong commitment to supporting the organization’s mission and fostering engagement within the community. She serves as a Coordinator in the Testing Center at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), where she supports student success through assessment services and academic support initiatives. As Secretary, she looks forward to promoting clear communication, supporting board initiatives, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the association. Outside of MCTA, Shaquitta enjoys traveling with her family, sightseeing, exploring new cuisines, and embracing the joys of motherhood.

Treasurer – Kelly Fay

Kelly Fay is currently completing her 6th year as the Off Campus Testing Coordinator for Anne Arundel Community College. During this time, she has been a regular attendee and contributor to MCTA, and been active in committee service within the AACC Community. Her committee service has included leading the PSSO Employee Engagement Committee, Organizing the Student Leadership Conference, as well as serving on the Staff Compensation and Employee Grievance Policy drafting committee. In her free time Kelly founded, runs, and leads the executive board for a Nonprofit High School Girls Rugby Program. Skilled in organization, time management, and communication Kelly looks forward to seeing how she can assist MCTA if elected onto the executive board.

Technology Officer – Jeanne Gyr

Jeanne brings nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, including more than 15 years at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Her career spans a range of roles across Student and Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management, including Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, Academic Advisement, and academic program coordination. Since July 2024, she has served as Assistant Director of Testing and Assessment at CCBC. Jeanne holds both a Bachelor of Science in English and a Master of Science in Professional Writing from Towson University. A lifelong Baltimore County resident, she enjoys spending time with her two children and new puppy, as well as watching classic episodes of The Golden Girls.

MCTA Annual Fall Conference 2026

Registration fees, the conference agenda, and additional conference information will be shared in the coming weeks

MCTA Annual Fall Conference
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026

We are also excited to announce that the 2026 Maryland College Testing Association (MCTA) Annual Conference will be hosted by College of Southern Maryland at its Prince Frederick Campus.