STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• State Board of Education Minutes

Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
Amalie E. Brandenburg, Deputy State Superintendent for Finance & Administration, & Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-0011
Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D., Deputy State Superintendent for School Effectiveness, & Chief Performance Officer (410) 767-0464
Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, & Chief Academic Officer (410) 767-0651

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2595
(410) 767-0100; 1-888-246-0016 (toll free); fax: (410) 333-6033; tty: (410) 333-6304
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/default.aspx

Agencies	Budget	Functions	Historical Evolution

Organizational Chart	Organizational Structure	Origin	Reports

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Miya T. Simpson, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 767-0467; e-mail: miya.simpson@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Clarence C. Crawford, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Jean C. Halle, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023
Gail H. Bates, 2023; Charles R. Dashiell, Jr., Esq., 2023; Lori A. Morrow, 2023; Shawn D. Bartley, Esq., 2024; Susan J. Getty, Ed.D., 2024; Holly C. Wilcox, Ph.D., 2024; Chuen-Chin Bianca Chang, 2025; Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, D.A., 2025; Brig. Gen. Warner I. Sumpter, 2025; Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D., 2026; Rachel L. McCusker, 2026.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Merin Thomas, student, 2023

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools

MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE
Staff: Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0294; e-mail: deborah.nelson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Gayle P. Secrist, Executive Advisor (410) 767-0439; e-mail: gayle.secrist@maryland.gov
Monica C. Bias, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent (410) 767-0461; e-mail: monica.bias@maryland.gov
Debra J. Greenberg Lichter, Director, Federal Legislation & Customer Service (410) 767-0507; e-mail: debra.lichter@maryland.gov


OMBUDSMAN
Teresa D. Dantzler, Ombudsman (410) 767-0114
e-mail: teresa.dantzler1@maryland.gov

DIGITAL LEARNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Valerie A. Emrich (410) 767-0382; e-mail: valerie.emrich@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DLAC/index.aspx

Appointed by State Board of Education:
Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D., Chair
Donna Baker; Brian Beaubien; Carol A. Beck; Brian Dulay; Colleen K. Eisenbeiser, Ph.D.; Valerie A. Emrich; Brad C. Engel; Julie Evans, Ed.D.; Marquita D. Friday; Anna M. Gannon; Robin D. Hopkins; Joey N. Jones, Ph.D.; Jasmine Juhar; Marsye W. Kaplan; Shane J. McCormick; H. Andrew Moore II; C. Scott Nichols; Rebecca Pensero; Peggy A. Pugh, Ed.D.; Nina K. Riggs; Kelly Ruby; Leeann M. Schubert; Erin E. Senior; Amy Shepler; Gina L. Solano; Susan C. Spinnato; Moisette I. (Tonya) Sweat; LaTanya M. Taylor; John E. Tompkins; Jonathan E. Turner; Christine J. Welch, Ph.D.

STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Alberta D. Stokes (410) 767-0337; e-mail: alberta.stokes@maryland.gov
web: http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/councilsworkgroups/maryland-early-childhood-advisory-council-ecac

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Celester A. (Les) Hall; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.

Maria del Rosario (Charo) Basterra; Loretta I. Hoepfner. Terms expire 2019.

Meredith C. Callanan; Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner, Ph.D.; Diana Ellen Mellott; Curtis W. Twilley; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.

Children's mural, Anne Arundel County Animal Control Section, 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, Maryland, July 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Valerie A. Ashton-Thomas; Elizabeth W. Hall; Robin Freese Mellen. Terms expire 2021.

Meena Gaafar; Yolanda M. Jenkins; Kim M. Lightfoot; Charlene M. Muhammad; Garrett J. O'Day, Esq. Terms expire 2022.

Rebecca L. Huber; James LeMon; Christina M. Lopez; Virginia R. McGraw; Rachel Fox Wright. Terms expire 2023.

Crystal M. Barksdale; Carole A. Williamson; one vacancy. Terms expire 2024.

Keri W. Hyde; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Carole E. Miller; Christina L. Peusch; Laura E. Weeldreyer. Terms expire 2025.

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy J. King

Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg

Ex officio: Diane D. Walker, designee of Secretary of Health; Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools; Kunle Adeyemo, Esq., Executive Director, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, & Victim Services; Steven R. Hicks, Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development; Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent for Early Intervention & Special Education Services; Jennifer A. Nizer, Director, Office of Child Care; Tresa F. Hanna, designee of Coordinator, Head-Start Collaboration.

WORK GROUP ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Staff:

Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools): Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools

Appointed by Senate President: Cheryl C. Kagan

Appointed by House Speaker: Alonzo T. Washington

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Julia Chavez; Dr. Drew Fagan; Amir Francois; Libia Gil; Niki Hazel; Lucy Hernandez; Dr. Eric Louers-Phillips; Anne Marie Foerster Luu; Dr. Kia McDaniel; Paula Moore; Anjali Pandey; Matthew Peters; Elena Sorto; Susan Spinnato; Diego Toledo; Jonathan Turner; Isela Vidals; Judy Walker; Conor Williams; Laurel Williams; Min Woo; Ilhye Yoon.

EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE
Staff: Mary L. Gable (410) 767-0473; e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov

Chair: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools


Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Cheryl A. Bost; Kenya Y. Campbell; Nona O. Carroll; Amanda S. Conn, Esq.; Latisha Corey; Adam B. Dubitsky; Stephanie Farmer; Sara C. Fidler; Marcella E. Francskowski; Mary L. Gable; Ellen F. Giles; Frances Hughes Glendening; Kelly L. Griffith; Donna M. Gunning; Chandra K. Haislet; Rachel H. Hise; Stephanie R. Iszard; Elizabeth M. Kameen; Heather K. Lageman; Maria E. Lamb; Elizabeth Ysla Leight; Debra J. Greenberg Lichter; Laura Motel; Kimberlyn S. Pratesi; Cecilia J. Roe; Erika S. Schissler; Madhu Sidhu; Andrew R. Smarick; Susan C. Spinnato; Douglas A. Strader, Ed.D.; Danielle M. Susskind; David A. Volrath; Elizabeth H. (Betty) Weller; Janet S. Wilson, Ph.D.; three vacancies.

SUPERINTENDENT'S FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COUNCIL
Staff: Barbara R. Scherr (410) 767-0291; e-mail: barbara.scherr@maryland.gov

Chair: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 2-year terms: Matthew Crawford, Ph.D.; Lynn Cullins; Lauralyn Geiser; Kimberly Hall; Elizabeth Ysla Leight; Samuel Macer; Jeffrey R. Macris, Ph.D.; Tawnya McKee, Ph.D.; Wendy Panor; Daniela Perez-Bravo; Benita Rashaw, Ph.D.; Monica L. Rinker; Susan M. Shaffer; Bumsuk Won, J.D. Terms expire 2016.

FINE ARTS EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL
Staff: (410) 767-0352

MARYLAND STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION
Staff: Bruce D. Riegel, Ed.D. (410) 767-0527; e-mail: bruce.riegel@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Gifted-Talented/GTAdvisoryCouncil/index.aspx

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Dennis D. Jutras, Co-Chair, 2021
Penny G. Zimring, Co-Chair, 2021


Alexandra Clough; Carrie Crawford; Kurshanna J. Dean; Linda T. Diasgranados; Karen Donovan; Monica L. Gaines; Michelle Gluck; Robin E. Hawley-Brillante; Ainsley Hvisda; Theresa Jackson; Bertha Knight; Rae Lymer; Sherry Miles; Andrew P. Moore, Ph.D.; Monica B. Rastegar; Tara Recor; Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D.; Katherine C. Rigler; Richard (Rick) Tyler. Terms expire 2021.

Karen Benson; Alexandria Briggs-Blake; Linda E. Brody, Ph.D.; Jessica Cotugno; Donald Counts; Joyce David; Colleen M. Gill; Luke Kasim; Jeanette A. Offenbacher; Felicity Ross; Stephen T. Schroth, Ph.D.; Julie F. Skolnik, J.D.; Mary L. Slade, Ph.D.; Susan C. Spinnato; Sarah C. Wayland, Ph.D.; Sheree Whitby. Terms expire 2022.

Donald Bailey; Eunice Chu; Shontel Douglas; Erica Hartley; Jeanne L. Paynter, Ed.D. Terms expire 2023.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Staff: Jason H. Semanoff (410) 767-0327; e-mail: jason.semanoff@maryland.gov


Cara D. Grant, Ed.D., Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council)
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council)

Representing State Dept. of Education: Lea H. Jaspers

Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Kristi G. Pier

Representing State Advisory Council on Health & Wellness: one vacancy

Representing institution of higher education: James P. Barry, Ph.D.

Representing local school systems: Deborah L. Basler; Eric Bishop; Tracey Leonard; Geoffrey R. Meehle; Michelle Prosser; James Rodrigues; Christiana Walsh; seventeen vacancies.

Representing American Academy of Pediatrics: Alan M. Lake, M.D.

Representing American Cancer Society: Sherry McCammon

Representing American Diabetes Association: Titilayo Ogunmakinwa

Representing American Heart Association: one vacancy

Representing Maryland Association of Boards of Education: one vacancy

Representing Maryland Association of Counties: Drew Jabin

Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Tonja Carrera

Representing Maryland State Teachers Association: Tina N. Dove

Representing Professional Organization for Health & Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance: Brian Griffith

Representing Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Joseph P. Harbert

Representing Special Olympics of Maryland: Jeff Abel

PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH (P-TECH) SCHOOLS STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUP
Staff: Nina S. Roa (410) 767-1904; e-mail: nina.roa@maryland.gov

Co-Chair: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools
Co-Chair: James D. Fielder, Jr., Secretary of Higher Education

AUDIT OFFICE
Channel D. Sumpter, Director (410) 767-8856
e-mail: channel.sumpter@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Channel D. Sumpter, Records Officer (410) 767-8856; e-mail: channel.sumpter@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Zachary T. Hands, Director (410) 767-0504; e-mail: zachary.hands1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-0090
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/gov-rel/index.aspx

CHIEF OF STAFF
Vacancy, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0439
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OCS/index.aspx

COUNSEL
Elliott L. Schoen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6453; e-mail: eschoen@oag.state.md.us
Vacancy, Deputy Counsel (410) 576-6451

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Stephen A. Brooks, Senior Financial Advisor (410) 767-0793
e-mail: steve.brooks@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Kimberly Y. Johnson, Esq., Agency Equity Officer (410) 767-0426; e-mail: kim.johnson2@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE & MONITORING
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 767-0468


OFFICE OF POLICY & FISCAL ANALYSIS
Donna M. Gunning, Executive Director (410) 767-8863
e-mail: donna.gunning@maryland.gov

LOCAL FINANCE REPORTING OFFICE
Diane L. Naparstek, Chief (410) 767-0905; e-mail: diane.naparstek@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FISCAL PLANNING, RESEARCH, & EVALUATION
Samuel M. Durai Pandian, Director (410) 767-0757; e-mail: samueldurai.pandian@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
(R00A0102, formerly 36.01.01.02)
FY2021 appropriation: $6,548,346; authorized positions: 54
Christy L. Shockley, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-2072
e-mail: christy.shockley1@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DBS/index.aspx

BROADENING OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TODAY (BOOST) ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Felicia Holloway-Wise (410) 767-0118; e-mail: feliciaholloway.wise@maryland.gov


Matthew D. Gallagher, Chair (chosen by Senate President & House Speaker)

Appointed by Governor: Elizabeth A. Green, Esq.; Mary Ellen E. Hrutka, Ph.D..

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D.; A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D.

Appointed by House Speaker: Linda Eberhart; Michael McCleese.

ACCOUNTING BRANCH
Pamela J. Smith, Chief (410) 767-3528
e-mail: pamelaj.smith1@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
Glenn E. Foster, Chief (410) 767-0124
e-mail: glenn.foster@maryland.gov

BUDGET BRANCH
Jessica L. Smith, Chief (410) 767-3528
e-mail: jessica.smith3@maryland.gov

FINANCE, REPORTING & COORDINATION BRANCH
Theodore Williams, Chief (410) 767-0528
e-mail: theodore.williams2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Michelle Mediavilla, Director (410) 767-0021
e-mail: michelle.mediavilla1@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OHR/index.aspx

PROCUREMENT SERVICE
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0123

SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION & EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE
Gabriel D. Rose, Director (410) 767-0209; e-mail: gabriel.rose1@maryland.gov

ATHLETICS
Robert A. (Andy) Warner, Executive Director (410) 767-0376
e-mail: robert.warner1@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, & RECOGNITION
Lora A. Rakowski, Executive Director, Communications (410) 767-0486
e-mail: lora.rakowski@maryland.gov


Darla F. Strouse, Ed.D., Executive Director, Partnerships (410) 767-0369
e-mail: darla.strouse@maryland.gov


JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAM
(R00A0115)
FY2021 appropriation: $20,416,298; authorized positions: 176
Deborah Grinnage-Pulley, Executive Director (410) 767-0354
e-mail: deborah.grinnage-pulley@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/JSE/index.aspx

Vacancy, Director (410) 767-6284


COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chair: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Molly M. Green, 2019; Michael L. Subin, Esq., 2019; Jerome Jones, Ph.D., 2022; Chrisandra D. Richardson, 2022; Kenya Savoy, 2022; Derrick N. Terry, 2022; Ralph E. Johnson, Ph.D., 2023; two vacancies.

Appointed by Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland: one vacancy

Appointed by Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Michael G. Bunitsky

Ex officio: David R. Brinkley, Secretary of Budget & Management; Sam J. Abed, Secretary of Juvenile Services; James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; Rebecca L. Ruppert, designee of Executive Director, Maryland Association of Community Colleges.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
Crystal N. Fleming-Brice, Field Director, Instruction & Student Support Services (410) 767-3185; e-mail: crystal.fleming-brice@maryland.gov
Marilyn D. Myers, Ph.D., Field Director, Data Analysis & Accountability (410) 767-0500; e-mail: marilyn.myers@maryland.gov

ALFRED D. NOYES CENTER
Kimberly B. Pogue, Principal (301) 315-1622; e-mail: kimberly.pogue@maryland.gov

BACKBONE MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
Matthew C. Eggleston, Principal (443) 844-5021; e-mail: matthew.eggleston@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Jeffrey M. Robinson, Principal (443) 263-8196; e-mail: jeffrey.robinson@maryland.gov

CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
Tony Edwards, Principal (410) 663-7732; e-mail: tony.edwards@maryland.gov

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, 300 North Gay St., Baltimore, Maryland, June 2007. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CHELTENHAM YOUTH FACILITY
Michael O. Dodson, Ed.D., Principal (301) 396-5062; e-mail: michael.dodson@maryland.gov

GARRETT CHILDREN'S CENTER
Matthew C. Eggleston, Principal (443) 844-5021; e-mail: matthew.eggleston@maryland.gov

GREEN RIDGE YOUTH CENTER
Angelique E. Aman, Principal (301) 478-2930; e-mail: angelique.aman1@maryland.gov

LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER
Dena M. Evelo, Principal (443) 523-1542; e-mail: dena.evelo@maryland.gov

Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center, 405 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

THOMAS J. S. WAXTER CHILDREN'S CENTER
Prakash M. Anthony, Principal (301) 362-6233; e-mail: prakash.anthony1@maryland.gov

VICTOR CULLEN CENTER
Anna Lisa Nelson, Principal (301) 739-7779; e-mail: annalisa.nelson@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER
Anna Lisa Nelson, Principal (301) 745-6065; e-mail: annalisa.nelson@maryland.gov

PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
Casey L. Kirk, Academic Education Coordinator (410) 767-7549; e-mail: casey.kirk@maryland.gov
William Artis, Career & Technology Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail: william.artis@maryland.gov
Dawn M. Hubbard, Compliance Coordinator (410) 767-3020; e-mail: dawn.hubbard@maryland.gov
Shawn Fritz-Rushing, Data & Accountability Coordinator (410) 767-3185; e-mail: shawn.rushing@maryland.gov
Deborah L. Moore, Guidance & Student Records Coordinator (410) 767-3508; e-mail: deborah.moore1@maryland.gov
Kimberly Cowles, Personalized Learning & Media Coordinator (410) 767-7547; e-mail: kimberly.cowles@maryland.gov
Lindsey M. Goodrich, Special Education Coordinator (410) 767-3186; e-mail: lindsey.goodrich@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS
(R00A0107)
FY2021 appropriation: $10,120,295; authorized positions: 20
Robin E. Ziegler, Chief (410) 767-0199
e-mail: robin.ziegler@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/School-Community-Nutrition/index.aspx

SCHOOL FACILITIES BRANCH
Fred D. Mason III, Chief (410) 767-0097
e-mail: fred.mason1@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION & PROGRAM APPROVAL
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2021 appropriation: $3,054,827; authorized positions: 23
Kelly E. Meadows Smink, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0385
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/index.aspx

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD
Staff: Ruth A. Downs (410) 767-0385; e-mail: ruth.downs@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/professional-standards/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Maleeta Kitchen, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2020

Jennifer Berkley, 2018; Jamelyn C. Tobery-Nystrom, Ed.D., 2019; Deborah Gartland, Ph.D., 2021.

Louis M. D'Ambrosio; Corey B. Gaber; Patricia W. Saelens, Ed.D. Terms expire 2022.

Darren R. Hornbeck; Kelli A. Midgley; Kindel T. Nash, Ph.D.; Debra A. Poese; Joy L. Spain; Jacob Bauer Zebley, Ed.D. Terms expire 2023.

Janill A. Bobbitt; Monica A. Roebuck; Sandra L. Skordalos; Winora M. Taylor, Ed.D.; Karen A. Yoho; Amy M. Wilson. Terms expire 2024.

Dionne N. Curbeeam, Ed.D.; Kristine E. McGee, Ed.D.; James Scott Smith, Ed.D. Terms expire 2025.

Ex officio: Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools

CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0406


NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROVAL BRANCH
Alexandra R. Cambra, Director (410) 767-0407
e-mail: alexandra.cambra@maryland.gov


PROGRAM APPROVAL BRANCH
Alexandra R. Cambra, Director (410) 767-0564
e-mail: alexandra.cambra@maryland.gov


STATE & FEDERAL REPORTING EDUCATOR ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Karla Henriquez, Director (410) 767-0389
e-mail: karla.henriquez@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2021 appropriation: $15,841,084; authorized positions: 63
Scott A. Dennis, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 554-9385; 1-888-554-0334 (toll free)
e-mail: scott.dennis@maryland.gov
e-mail: dors@dors.state.md.us
web: http://dors.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
www.dors.state.md.us

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
Staff: Patrick S. Peto (410) 554-1106; e-mail: patrick.peto@maryland.gov
web: http://msrc.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Council)

Thomas F. Laverty; Barry Shaw; Christy H. Stuart. Terms expire 2016.

Joseph Barrett; Rev. Tony A. Lawson; Susan S. Schaffer; Jani M. Willis; two vacancies. Terms expire 2018.

Rene Averitt-Sanzone; Marsha L. Legg; three vacancies. Terms expire 2019.

S. Denise Carter-McCormick; two vacancies. Terms expire 2020.

Calvin Doudt, Ed.D., 2021; Tassie Thompson, 2022.

Katherine L. R. Jones; Mindy E. Lipsey; Ronza M. Othman; Penny Reeder; Hunter C. Whitt; one vacancy. Terms expire 2023.

Melissa A. Blubaugh, 2024; Corey J. Richo, 2024; Tamara A. Smith, 2024.

Ex officio: Scott A. Dennis, Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kimberlee C. Schultz, Public Affairs Officer (410) 554-9435; e-mail: kimberlee.schultz@maryland.gov

DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2021 appropriation: $43,976,545; authorized positions: 225
Dayle M. Smith, Director (410) 308-4360; 1-800-492-4283 (toll free); tty: (410) 308-4550
e-mail: dayle.smith@ssa.gov

George B. Albright III, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor (410) 308-4377

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT
Gina P. Regis, Assistant Director, Support Services (410) 308-4370; e-mail: gina.regis@maryland.gov

CLAIMS ADJUDICATION UNIT
Elzbieta M. Sheridan, Assistant Director, Operations (410) 308-4364; e-mail: liz.sheridan@ssa.gov

OFFICE FOR BLINDNESS & VISION SERVICES
(R00A0124)
FY2021 appropriation: $9,946,934; authorized positions: 42
Toni A. March, Director (410) 554-9219
e-mail: toni.march@maryland.gov
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Anna E. Kim, Assistant Director (410) 554-9450; e-mail: anna.kim@maryland.gov

REHABILITATION SERVICES
Tandra M. Hunter-Payne, Assistant Director (410) 554-9107; e-mail: tandra.hunter-payne@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 554-9414

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Thomas F. Laverty, Director (410) 554-9363; 1-800-638-6243 (toll free); ; e-mail: thomas.laverty@maryland.gov

FACILITY OPERATIONS
James E. Buckmaster, Chief (410) 554-9568; e-mail: jim.buckmaster@maryland.gov

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Vincent R. Carter, Chief (410) 554-9421; e-mail: vincent.carter@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT
Vern L. Shird, Manager (410) 554-9285; e-mail: vernl.shird@maryland.gov

HUMAN RESOURCES
Denise L. Metzger, Personnel Administrator (410) 554-9393; e-mail: denise.metzger@maryland.gov

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
Randall A. Diehl, Chief (410) 554-9419; e-mail: randy.diehl@maryland.gov

PROGRAM INCOME
Eric M. Schmidt, Chief (410) 554-9307; e-mail: eric.schmidt@maryland.gov

PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Catherine R. Drake, Community Rehabilitation Programs Specialist (410) 554-9440; e-mail: catherine.drake@maryland.gov
Erica C. Kneessi, Staff Development Specialist, (410) 554-9381; e-mail: erica.kneessi@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2021 appropriation: $43,856,990; authorized positions: 198
Jody L. Boone, Director (410) 554-9410
e-mail: jody.boone@maryland.gov
REGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties)
Sharon L. Plump, Director (301) 733-1341; e-mail: sharon.plump@maryland.gov

REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND & LOWER EASTERN SHORE (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, & Worcester counties)
Michelle R. Stewart, Director (410) 974-7604; e-mail: michelle.stewart@maryland.gov

REGION 3: BALTIMORE CITY & EASTERN BALTIMORE COUNTY
Darlene F. Ginn, Director (410) 333-6109; e-mail: darlene.ginn@maryland.gov

REGION 5: CENTRAL MARYLAND & UPPER EASTERN SHORE (Baltimore County & Cecil, Harford, Howard & Kent counties)
Matthew S. Jackson, Director (410) 321-2395; e-mail: matthew.jackson@maryland.gov

REGION 6: MONTGOMERY & PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTIES
Laura E. (Beth) Lash, Director (301) 306-3600; e-mail: laura.lash@maryland.gov

WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
(R00A0122)
FY2021 appropriation: $9,949,850; authorized positions: 91.5
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail: michaele.jackson@maryland.gov

Lucas G. Gerace, Volunteer Services Specialist (410) 554-9288; e-mail: lucas.gerace@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, & EDUCATIONAL POLICY
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2021 appropriation: $10,230,526; authorized positions: 23.5
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0472
e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DSFSS/index.aspx

Christy G. Thompson, Ed.D., Division Executive Director (410) 767-0292
e-mail: christy.thompson@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Tanya D. Filson, Director of Community Schools (410) 767-0574; e-mail: tanya.filson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SCHOOL INNOVATIONS
Carol A. Beck, Director (410) 767-3678; e-mail: carol.beck@maryland.gov

CHARTER SCHOOLS


RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
web: www.seedschoolmd.org/

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Staff: Carol A. Beck (410) 767-3678; e-mail: carol.beck@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Dawn Kirstaetter, 2019; Antonio W. Campbell, D.Min., 2024; Stuart A. Cherry, Esq., 2024; G. William Whiting, 2024; R. Christopher Rosenthal, 2025.

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT BRANCH
Veronica Simmons, Director (410) 767-0310
e-mail: veronica.simmons@maryland.gov


PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Carma M. Hampton, Chief (410) 767-5153; e-mail: michele.hampton@maryland.gov

STUDENT, FAMILY & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-3677

STUDENT SERVICES & STRATEGIC PLANNING BRANCH
Walter J. Sallee, Director (410) 767-1407
e-mail: walter.sallee@maryland.gov

CULTURE & CLIMATE SECTION
Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0294; e-mail: deborah.nelson@maryland.gov

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SECTION
Alicia L. Mezu, Team Leader (410) 767-0353; e-mail: alicia.mezu@maryland.gov

STUDENT SERVICES & SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES SECTION
Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-3364; e-mail: lynne.muller@maryland.gov

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Reginald Burke, Director (410) 767-0653
e-mail: reginald.burke@maryland.gov

CHARACTER EDUCATION OFFICE
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-0047

EXTENDED LEARNING SECTION
Emily Gordon, Chief (410) 767-0561; e-mail: emily.gordon1@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL COUNCILS
Lance Ledebur, Executive Director (410) 767-0957; e-mail: lance.ledebur@maryland.gov

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
Julie K. Ayers, Specialist (410) 767-0357; e-mail: julia.ayers@maryland.gov


TEACHING & LEARNING

Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, & Chief Academic Officer (410) 767-0316
e-mail: carol.williamson@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OTL/index.aspx
OFFICE OF RESEARCH
Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-0473
e-mail: dara.shaw@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/orsdu/index.aspx

DIVISION OF ASSESSMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0104)
FY2021 appropriation: $53,571,486; authorized positions: 31
Jennifer Judkins, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0316
e-mail: jennifer.judkins@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/index.aspx

BRIDGE PLAN FOR ACADEMIC VALIDATION


OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0105)
FY2021 appropriation: $11,703,110; authorized positions: 12
J. Dale Cornelius, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0861; e-mail: dale.cornelius@maryland.gov
Ruth E. Baber, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0026; e-mail: ruth.baber@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OIT/index.aspx


ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Chandra K. Haislet, Chief (410) 767-0025
e-mail: chandra.haislet1@maryland.gov
web: http://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/

PLANNING & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Ann G. Herrmann, Chief (410) 767-0048
e-mail: ann.herrmann@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2021 appropriation: $3,657,874; authorized positions: 19
Tiara D. Booker-Dwyer, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0158
e-mail: tiara.booker-dwyer@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCCR/index.aspx

STATE BOARD OF CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
State Board of Education constitutes State Board of Career & Technology Education
Andrew R. Smarick, President, 2018

OFFICE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Edmund L. Mitzel, Executive Director (410) 767-0348; e-mail: edmund.mitzel@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/otpe/index.aspx

CAREER PROGRAMS
Marquita D. Friday, Director (410) 767-0183
e-mail: marquita.friday@maryland.gov


DATA & ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CAREER PROGRAMS
Nicassia R. Belton, Director (410) 767-0186
e-mail: nicassia.belton@maryland.gov


FINANCE & LEGISLATION FOR CAREER PROGRAMS
Nina S. Roa, Director (410) 767-0182
e-mail: nina.roa@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT, & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
(R00A0111)
FY2021 appropriation: $9,173,444; authorized positions: 49
Marcia A. Sprankle, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0348
e-mail: marcia.sprankle@maryland.gov

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CURRICULUM
Bruce A. Lesh, Director (410) 767-0348
e-mail: bruce.lesh@maryland.gov
FINE ARTS SECTION
Alysia D. Lee, Coordinator (410) 767-0352; e-mail: alysia.lee@maryland.gov

HEALTH SECTION
Jason Semanoff, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: jason.semanoff@maryland.gov

MATHEMATICS
Debra L. Ward, Coordinator (410) 767-0355; e-mail: debra.ward@maryland.gov

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECTION
Jason Semanoff, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: jason.semanoff@maryland.gov

READING & ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Ava B. Spencer, Coordinator (410) 767-0830; e-mail: ava.spencer@maryland.gov

SCIENCE
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-0329

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Kirsten Jackson, Specialist (410) 767-0323; e-mail: kirsten.jackson1@maryland.gov

SOCIAL STUDIES
Leah O. Renzi, Coordinator (410) 767-0519; e-mail: leah.renzi@maryland.gov

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Cecilia J. Roe, Director (410) 767-0574
e-mail: cecilia.roe@maryland.gov

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Susan C. Spinnato, Director (410) 767-0349
e-mail: susan.spinnato@maryland.gov

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER REQUISITE & TITLE III SECTION
Ilhye Yoon, Specialist (410) 767-0714; e-mail: ilhye.yoon@maryland.gov
Laura M. Hook, Specialist (410) 767-6577; e-mail: laura.hook@maryland.gov


GIFTED & TALENTED SECTION
Bruce D. Riegel, Ed.D., Lead Specialist (410) 767-0527; e-mail: bruce.riegel@maryland.gov


WORLD LANGUAGES SECTION
Bonnie M. Pechulis, Specialist (410) 767-0331; e-mail: bonnie.pechulis@maryland.gov

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES
Valerie A. Emrich, Director (410) 767-0382
e-mail: valerie.emrich@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2021 appropriation: $63,197,678; authorized positions: 167
Steven R. Hicks, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0342
e-mail: steven.hicks@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DECD/index.aspx

Children's mural, Anne Arundel County Animal Control Section, 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, Maryland, July 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Michele A. Goady, Manager (410) 767-0341; e-mail: michele.goady@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CHILD CARE
(formerly N00D01, 33.04.01)
Jennifer A. Nizer, Director (410) 767-7806
e-mail: jennifer.nizer@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Tara M. Bartosz (410) 750-8773; e-mail: tara.bartosz@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/councilsworkgroups/office-child-care-advisory-council

Christina Peusch, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2021

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms: Jennifer M. Arnaiz; Lacey Egerton; Shay L. Gurry; Edward T. Haden; Sharon Holloway-Gentemann; Elizabeth Huffman; JoAnn Jamison; Sharice K. Lane; Paula T. Montgomery; Pastora (Patsy) Warnick; three vacancies. Terms expire 2021.

Dorothy Adams; Crystal M. Barksdale; Michelle Becote-Jackson; Gloria L. Brown Burnett; Shannon Burroughs-Campbell; Maureen Creitz; Ruby G. Daniels; Jacqueline N. Grant; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr.; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Diane Mellott; Dona Jo Mullen, Ed.D.; Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez. Terms expire 2022.

Representing State Department of Education: Steven R. Hicks, Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development; Jennifer A. Nizer, Director, Office of Child Care.

COUNSEL
Vacancy, Counsel (410) 767-7829

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
Rene D. Williams, Chief (410) 767-7845; e-mail: rene.williams@maryland.gov

CREDENTIALING
Angeline M. Bishop-Oshoko, Chief (410) 767-6916; e-mail: angeline.bishop-oshoko@maryland.gov

LICENSING
Louis A. Valenti, Jr., Chief (410) 569-8071, (410) 332-4622; e-mail: louis.valenti@maryland.gov

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Charlene G. Farley, Acting Regional Manager (410) 514-7861; e-mail: charlene.farley@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE CITY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Allison Van Horn, Regional Manager (410) 554-8316; e-mail: allison.vanhorn@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Amber R. Riley, Regional Manager (410) 583-6214; e-mail: amber.riley@maryland.gov

CARROLL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Sharon C. Afework, Regional Manager (410) 549-6495; e-mail: sharon.afework@maryland.gov

FREDERICK COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Janet L. Speak, Regional Manager (301) 696-9766, ext. 302; 1-800-344-2230 (toll free); e-mail: janet.speak@maryland.gov

HOWARD COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Sharon C. Afework, Regional Manager (410) 750-8779; e-mail: sharon.afework@maryland.gov

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Vacancy, Regional Manager (240) 314-1400; 1-800-648-3112 (toll free)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
DaNita Moore, Regional Manager (301) 333-6943; e-mail: danita.moore@maryland.gov

LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties)
Suzanne R. Ruark, Regional Manager (410) 713-3430; 1-800-343-1653 (toll free); e-mail: suzanne.ruark@maryland.gov

NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Cecil & Harford Counties)
Katherine E. (Beth) O'Connor, Regional Manager (410) 272-5358; 1-800-343-0955 (toll free); e-mail: katherine.o'connor@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
Susan C. Copsey, Regional Manager (301) 475-3770; 1-800-874-6797 (toll free); e-mail: susan.copsey@maryland.gov

UPPER EASTERN SHORE CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's & Talbot Counties)
Sandra E. Klunk, Regional Manager (410) 819-5801; 1-800-637-5563 (toll free); e-mail: sandy.klunk@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties)
Dolores R. Harmon, Regional Manager (301) 791-4585; 1-800-468-6771 (toll free); e-mail: dolores.harmon@maryland.gov

ALLEGANY COUNTY FIELD OFFICE
Mary M. Biery (301) 777-2385; e-mail: mary.biery@maryland.gov
Ruth A. Lafferty (301) 777-2091; e-mail: ruth.lafferty@maryland.gov

GARRETT COUNTY FIELD OFFICE (Tuesdays & Thursdays only)
Dawna M. Rodeheaver (301) 334-3426; e-mail: dawna.rodeheaver@maryland.gov

MARYLAND EXCELS BRANCH
Lindi M. Budd, Chief (410) 767-7845; e-mail: linda.budd@maryland.gov

HEAD-START COLLABORATION
Tresa F. Hanna, Coordinator (410) 767-8959; e-mail: tresa.hanna@maryland.gov
web: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/maryland-head-start-collaboration-office

Talbot County Head Start school bus, Center for Children & Families, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland, May 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEAD-START COLLABORATION NETWORK
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Co-Chair: Tresa F. Hanna, Director, Head Start Collaboration
Co-Chair: Tavon Myers, President, Maryland Head Start Association
Valerie Ashton-Holmes; Mary Beckman; Yvonne Bellamy; Olivia Biggs; Kenneth Butler; Joan E. Cobb, Ph.D.; Louise J. Corwin; Tearesa L. French; Asiya Graham; Kris Hansen; Anne Hartmann; Linda M. Heisner; Eva Hunter; Maureen Hussey; Carlethea Johnson; Dana Jones; Rick Kirwin; Bernadette Leeds; Willie McCargo; Rose Ann Meinecke, R.N.; Juanita Nether; Mildred Nickens; Madhavi Parikh; Linda Rammey; Vanessa Ringgold; Stephen Rohde; Patricia Rosensteel; Barbara R. Scherr; Cvieta J. Sheridan; Helen Spence; Thomas Taylor; Norman Tinanoff, D.D.S.; Nancy M. Vorobey.

JUDITH P. HOYER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT (JUDY CENTERS) PROGRAM
Wendy L. Baysmore-Dantzler, Coordinator (410) 767-0586; e-mail: wendy.baysmore@maryland.gov

EARLY LEARNING BRANCH
Judith C. Walker, Coordinator (410) 767-6549
e-mail: judith.walker@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION & SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2021 appropriation: $12,334,213; authorized positions: 57.5
Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0238
e-mail: marcella.franczkowski@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/index.aspx
web: https://marylandlearninglinks.org/ (resources for children with disabilities)

STATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL [FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS]
Staff: Sherea M. Makle (410) 767-0943; e-mail: sherea.makle@maryland.gov


Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2021
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)

Valerie Ashton-Thomas, Ph.D.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.

Roikensha Craig; Marcella E. Franczkowski; Cecilia Leger; Cynthia M. LaMarca Lessner; Michele McCoy; three vacancies. Terms expire 2021.

Anna R. Benshoof, Esq.; Cynthia Bouchard; Pamela R. Bush-Jones; Christy Tirrell Corbin, Ph.D.; Anna Maria Wilms Floet, M.D.; Elizabeth W. Hall; Mai K. Hall; Jennifer K. Harwood; Kristin Murphy, D.P.T.; Kristen Paul; David C. Rose, M.D.; FloJean Speck. Terms expire 2022.

Eric D. Ebersole; Mary Jo Harris; one vacancy. Terms expire 2023.

Representing Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council: Rachel B. London, Esq.; Sarah C. James Nadiv.

NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION
Leigh E. Dalton, Chief (410) 767-0627; e-mail: leigh.dalton@maryland.gov

SPECIAL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Specialist (410) 767-0988; e-mail: linda.bluth@maryland.gov

FAMILY SUPPORT & DISPUTE RESOLUTION BRANCH
Dori A. Wilson, Chief (410) 767-7770
e-mail: dori.wilson@maryland.gov

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION SECTION
Anita A. Mandis, Chief (410) 767-3285; e-mail: anita.mandis@maryland.gov

FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
Kenneth L. Hudock, Supervisor (410) 767-0947; e-mail: kenneth.hudock@maryland.gov

INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION BRANCH
Carmen A. Brown, Chief (410) 767-0264
e-mail: carmen.brown1@maryland.gov

AUTISM WAIVER & HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES SECTION
Tiffany N. Hiob, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-1446; e-mail: tiffany.hiob@maryland.gov

INTERAGENCY INITIATIVES SECTION
Karen M. Powell, Chief (410) 767-0233; e-mail: karen.powell2@maryland.gov

INTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
Staff: vacancy (410) 767-0235
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/irc/index.aspx


Karen M. Powell, Chair (410) 767-0233

Representing Dept. of Budget & Management: Emily Vianna

Representing State Dept. of Education: Camillus Ugwu

Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Janet L. Furman; Caroline Jones.

Representing Dept. of Human Services: Valerie Douglas; Michelle L. Farr; Robin L. Harvey; John M. Mungai; Tennille R. Thomas; Ardena Walker; Lynn B. Wisner.

Representing Dept. of Juvenile Services: Kara R. Aanenson; Patricia M. Flanigan; Katrina R. Henry: Tiffani A. Johnson; Yolanda M. Kennard; Deena M. White; Sonya D. White-Norman.

Representing Youth Services Division, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, & Victim Services: Jennifer Krabill

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0244


SPECIAL EDUCATION STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Carmen A. Brown (410) 767-0264; e-mail: carmen.brown1@maryland.gov


Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Leanne Carmona, Co-Chair, 2021
Pamela Talley, Co-Chair, 2021
Wendy Balda, Co-Vice-Chair, 2022
Marjorie Guldan, Co-Vice-Chair, 2021


Prakash M. Anthony; Rene Averitt-Sanzone; Sheila Billups; Tyrone L. Blackwell; Jennifer Brekke-Miles; Tyese Dillard; Kathy Kaufman; Neal Lichter; LaShonda Scott; Rachel Stoyanov. Terms expire 2021.

Vittoria Aiello; Kathleen Barazotto; Sarah (Sally) Farr; Brian Fausel; Dorie Flynn; Martha Goodman: Rachel B. London, Esq.; Jill Pierce-Hill; Sue Rattman; Karleen Spitulnik; Peaches A. Wilson; Tiffany Williams. Terms expire 2022.

Emily A. A. Dow, Ph.D.; Dawn Greenberg; Chiara Jaffe; Katharine Lander; Rita Lung; Christian J. Miele, Esq.; Melissa M. Surgeon. Terms expire 2023.

Representing Maryland State Education Association: Maura A. Taylor

ASSESSMENT SECTION
Karla M. Marty, Chief (410) 767-0256; e-mail: karla.marty@maryland.gov

EARLY EDUCATION SECTION
Janette L. Guerra, Chief (410) 767-0234; e-mail: janette.guerra@maryland.gov

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION SECTION
Michele M. Murphy, Chief (410) 767-0256; e-mail: dse-eis.murphy@maryland.gov

POLICY & ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Brian M. Morrison, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0249
e-mail: brian.morrison@maryland.gov

POLICY & DATA SECTION
Pamela R. Miller, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0249; e-mail: pamela.miller@maryland.gov

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & MONITORING BRANCH
Gary W. Richardson, Chief (410) 767-0261
e-mail: gary.richardson@maryland.gov

GRANTS MANAGEMENT SECTION
Glenn B. Grayman, Specialist (410) 767-0243; e-mail: glenn.grayman@maryland.gov

MONITORING & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Nicol A. Elliott, Chief (410) 767-0250; e-mail: nicol.elliott@maryland.gov

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