Education and Social Sciences | Montgomery College, Maryland

Ginger Robinson, Acting Collegewide Dean of Education and Social Sciences

Welcome to the Education and Social Sciences Area. Our award-winning faculty members teach courses in education, anthropology, criminal justice, psychology, and sociology. For the convenience of students, we offer day, evening, and Saturday classes in classrooms and online. Consistent with the Montgomery College mission, we strive to empower our students to change their lives, and we enrich the life of our community.

Our Education and Social Sciences Area includes the Department of Education and Social Sciences at Germantown; the Department of Education and Psychology at Rockville; the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rockville, the cohort of Education and Social Sciences at Takoma Park / Silver Spring; and the School of Education.

The School of Education offers programs for those with a variety of career goals: early childhood worker training and professional development, including an associate of applied science degree accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; associate of arts in teaching programs that serve as transfer pathways to teacher education programs at any college or university in Maryland; and opportunities for career changers to become teachers through coursework or via our Montgomery County Public Schools ACET (Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers) partnership program.

More About Dean Ginger Robinson

Ms. Robinson has been a member of the Montgomery College community since 2016, serving as an associate professor of criminal justice as well as the criminal justice program coordinator and program advisor. Her recent leadership as chair of the sociology, anthropology, and criminal justice department underscores her commitment to academic excellence and student success. She has also earned recognition for her teaching prowess, receiving an Outstanding Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2023. She served as a negotiating team member of the Montgomery College chapter of the American Association of University Professors from 2019-2022.

Beyond her Montgomery College experiences, she previously served as an assistant public defender for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore. At Harford Community College, she taught courses in criminal law, as well as reading and comprehension courses to prepare students for credit-bearing coursework.

Her accolades, including the teaching excellence award noted above, Ms. Robinson was also named a Rising Star in criminal defense by Super Lawyers and received recognition as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record. Furthermore, Ms. Robinson's commitment to service is evident through her pro bono work, advocacy for marginalized communities, and dedication to advancing dialogues on critical issues such as gender bias and restorative justice. Her vast experience as a mediator and facilitator underscores her ability to foster meaningful conversations and drive positive change.

Ms. Robinson earned an associate of arts degree in political science from Harford Community College, a bachelor of arts degree in government and public policy from the University of Baltimore, a juris doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and a master of science in negotiation and conflict management at the University of Baltimore.