About Us

Greetings! I am very honored and excited to serve as the Principal of Jeffers Hill Elementary. It is our mission to continue to motivate, inspire and propel each and every member of our school family into our places of continual excellence as students, educators, parent-partners, community-based partners and life-long learners. Jeffers Hill is bursting with great potential to far exceed expectations and to produce learners and leaders who refuse to be average, overcome obstacles, and blaze trails that make great impact in our community and beyond. Being a part of the Jeffers Hill community, I am inspired to listen, learn and lead in the best interest of the priorities of our school community. I am thrilled to be part of such an outstanding team, working together to serve our students! Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have a suggestion, concern, or just a "good story" to share! I'm committed to working hard with you and your children! Please feel free to email me at maisha_strong@hcpss.org or phone: 410-313-6872.

It is a true pleasure to join the Jeffers Hill team this year as an Assistant Principal. I firmly believe that all students deserve to go to a school that inspires and empowers them to excel each and every day. The Jeffers Hill Elementary staff is committed to building genuine relationships with students, families, and community that nurture and support our young learners’ growth and achievement. Together, we will create partnerships that reach beyond the classroom walls to ensure student success and well-being. Over the past 17 years, I have been an administrator and educator at both the elementary and middle school level in Montgomery and Howard County Public Schools. Before coming to Jeffers Hill, I was the Assistant Principal at Deep Run Elementary from 2019-2024. During my instructional career I have served as an instrumental music teacher in grades 3-8 and team leader. I earned both my Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Maryland and my Administration Certification from Towson University. When I am not at school, you will find me spending time with my husband Ben and our two daughters Paige (10) and Margot (5). I enjoy traveling, music, yoga, photography, and cheering on my kids during their soccer and rugby games. Please feel free to reach out at any time, my door is always open. I look forward to connecting with you!