STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• State Board of Education Minutes

Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
Gayle P. Secrist, Acting 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, March 2014. 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

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:
Justin M. Hartings, Ph.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2020
Stephanie R. Iszard, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2019
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Ed.D., 2018; Michele J. Guyton, Ph.D., 2019; Jean C. Halle, 2019; Michael D. Phillips, 2020; David M. Steiner, Ph.D., 2020; Rose Maria Li, Ph.D., 2021; Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, D.A., 2021; Brig. Gen. Warner I. Sumpter, 2021; Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D., 2022.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Bryce Awono, student, 2019

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., 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

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
Vacancy, Special Assistant for Special Projects (410) 767-0090


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

STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Cynthia LaMarca Lessner (410) 767-0337; e-mail: cynthia.lessner@maryland.gov
web: http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/councilsworkgroups/maryland-early-childhood-advisory-council-ecac

Chair (chosen by Governor): Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Barbara N. Squires, 2015; Susan N. Weber, 2017.

Mary Margaret Dammeyer; Meena Gaafer; Celester A. (Les) Hall; Claudia N. Simmons; three vacancies. Terms expire 2018.

Lisa J. Davis; Flora Gee; Loretta I. Hoepfner; Lauren E. Moskowitz; Devon Rothschild; Dorothy M. Stoltz; one vacancy. Terms expire 2019.

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

Crystal Barksdale; Teresa L. Bridger, Ph.D.; Meredith C. Callanan; Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner, Ph.D.; Diana Ellen Mellott; Susan Myers; Shelly L. Neal-Edwards; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.

Elizabeth Hall; Robin Langbaum Hopkins; Rachel Beth London, Esq.; Carole E. Miller; Christina Peusch; Margaret E. Williams; one vacancy. Terms expire 2021.

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy J. King

Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg

Ex officio: Min S. Kim, designee of Secretary of Health; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Kimberly A. Malat, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children; 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.

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

Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., 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; Sarah D. Spross; Douglas A. Strader, Ed.D.; Danielle M. Susskind; David A. Volrath; Elizabeth H. (Betty) Weller; Janet S. Wilson, Ph.D.; two vacancies.

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

Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., 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.

FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Marquita D. Friday (410) 767-0183; e-mail: marquita.friday@maryland.gov


Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Sheldon K. Caplis, Co-Chair
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Blake Allison; Donald Arnold; Kulley A. W. Bancroft; Diane Bell-McKoy; Jennifer Bodensiek; John H. Cammack; Chris Conway; Marquita D. Friday; Robert Ganem; Wendy Gordon; Betty Habershon; James Harris; Mary Anne Hewitt; Thomas Hipp; George S. Jankiewicz; Raymond Leone; Rita Lowman; Robin McKinney; Nahib Moghadam; Lourdes Montes-Greenan; Kathleen Murphy; Donna R. Olszewski; J. Michael Riley; Stuart L. Ritter; Rodney J. Staatz; Dana M. Stein; Jane R. Stern; Margaret O. Woodside.

FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION DESIGN TEAM
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Marquita D. Friday, Co-Chair
Luke J. Rhine, Co-Chair
Diana M. Bailey; Jennifer Bodensiek; Randall C. Cerveny; Allen Cox; Mary Davis; Annette Donawa; Cheryl Doughty; Christine Hines; Tina Nelson; Debra Larson; Tenikka LeBlanc; G. Michael Linkins; Marjorie R. Lohnes; Donna R. Olszewski; Rex Shepard; Judith Spector; Brian C. Tate, Esq.; Danielle Thron; Teresa Willis.

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


Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Keri M. Guilbault, Ed.D., Co-Chair, 2018
Theresa Jackson, Co-Chair, 2016


Elise Antoine; Joylynn Corey; Linda Dawson; Kendra Y. Hart; S. Spearman (Spear) Lancaster; Margaret Lee; Angela C. (Angie) McCauslin; Kimberly McCormick, Ph.D.; Andrew P. Moore, Ph.D.; Dennis E. Moulden; Michael Powell; Felicity Ross; JoAnn Spruell; Helaine M. Zinaman. Terms expire 2016.

Jose L. Barata; Matthew Crawford, Ph.D.; Linda T. Diasgranados; Curtis O. Durham; Susan D. Fischer, Ph.D.; Monica L. Gaines; Michelle Gluck; Yvonne Golzcewski; Monica Hetrick, Ph.D.; Kurshanna L. Johnson; Bertha Knight; Scott M. Lavender; Sherry Miles; Kristine M. Poptanich; Tara Recor; Jessica J. Reinhard; Katherine C. Rigler; Chelsea R. Soneira; Ainsley Tetrault; Richard (Rick) Tyler. Terms expire 2018.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Staff: Christopher C. Hersl (410) 767-0327; e-mail: christopherc.hersl@maryland.gov


Brian J. Griffith, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council)
Ginny Popiolek, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council)

Representing State Dept. of Education: G. Stewart Eidel

Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Kristi G. Pier

Representing State Advisory Council on Health & Wellness: one vacancy

Representing institution of higher education: Heather Crowe, Ph.D.

Representing local school systems: Matthew Augustin; Michael Charlton; Brian J. Griffith; Linda M. Kephart; Joseph Leake; Ginny Popiolek; Michelle Prosser; LaDonna Schemm; Michael Senisi; fifteen vacancies.

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

Representing American Cancer Society: Sherry McCammon

Representing American Diabetes Association: Katherine Rogers

Representing American Heart Association: Michaeline R. Fedder

Representing Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Frances Hughes Glendening

Representing Maryland Association of Counties: Jennifer R. Terrasa, Esq.

Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Elizabeth Ysla Leight

Representing Maryland State Teachers Association: Elizabeth H. Weller

Representing Professional Organization for Health & Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance: Elaine Lindsay

Representing Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Renee M. Spence

Representing Special Olympics of Maryland: Nathaniel Garland

MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TASK FORCE
Staff: Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D. (410) 767-0473; e-mail: dara.shaw@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/mhsgtf/index.aspx

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Eileen D. Abel, Ph.D.; George P. Arlotto, Ed.D.; Marc J. Cohen, Ed.D.; Faith Connolly, Ph.D.; Jennifer Davis; Emily A. Dow, Ph.D.; David DuLac; Rachel E. Durham, Ph.D.; Jason Dykstra; Mary L. Gable; Brendan Gallagher; Anna W. Gavin; Terry R. Gilleland, Jr.; Kenneth J. Goncz; Michele Jenkins Guyton, Ph.D.; Justin M. Hartings, Ph.D.; Brandon Hill; Angela Holocker, Ed.D.; Carly L. Hviding; Elizabeth M. Kameen, Esq.; Karen King-Sheridan; Michael J. Kiphart; Alice Kukapa; Jennifer Love; Safwan Masood; Kia M. McDaniel; Charles McDaniels, Jr.; Kelly Meissner; Alissa Peltzman; Kelly Ruby; Rudy Ruiz; Barbara A. Schmertz; Nancy S. Shapiro, Ph.D.; James Scott Smith; Richard Tyler; Peaches A. Wilson; Grace Wu; Jason Wu.

Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
Co-Chair: James D. Fielder, Jr., Secretary of Higher Education

RACE-TO-THE-TOP PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION WORK GROUP


MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING
Staff: Valerie A. Emrich (410) 767-0382; e-mail: valerie.emrich@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Chair (elected by Council to 3-year term)

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Anna M. Gannon, 2015; Anna Kassinger, 2015; Lisa Phipps, 2015; Kenya Y. Campbell, 2016; Justin M. Hartings, Ph.D., 2016; Beverley Madden, 2016; Mary C. Allen, 2017; Carol A. Beck, 2017; Peter Haydock, 2017; Joquetta L. Johnson, 2017; one vacancy.

Appointed by Senate President: James C. Rosapepe; one vacancy.

Appointed by House Speaker: Aruna Miller; one vacancy.

Appointed by State Department of Education: Robert Cole; Erin E. Senior; Matthew C. Winner; three vacancies.

Ex officio: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Valerie A. Emrich, Director, Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Office, State Department of 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
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0469


Tiffany Johnson Clark, Esq., Deputy Director, Government Relations (410) 767-0090
e-mail: tiffany.clark1@maryland.gov

CHIEF OF STAFF
Gayle P. Secrist, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0439
e-mail: gayle.secrist@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OCS/index.aspx

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OCPG/index.aspx

William W. Reinhard, Executive Director, Communications (410) 767-0486; e-mail: william.reinhard@maryland.gov
Darla F. Strouse, Ed.D., Executive Director, Partnerships (410) 767-0369; e-mail: darla.strouse@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Steven D. Serra, Director (410) 767-0021
e-mail: steven.serra@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OHR/index.aspx

COUNSEL
Elizabeth M. Kameen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6451; e-mail: ekameen@oag.state.md.us
Elliott L. Schoen, Deputy Counsel (410) 576-6453; e-mail: elliott.schoen@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF FISCAL PLANNING, RESEARCH, & EVALUATION
Donna M. Gunning, Director (410) 767-0757
e-mail: donna.gunning@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF POLICY & FISCAL ANALYSIS
Monica L. Kearns, Executive Director (410) 767-8863
e-mail: monica.kearns@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
(R00A0102, formerly 36.01.01.02)
FY2018 appropriation: $11,270,015; authorized positions: 62.5
Christy L. Shockley, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-2072
e-mail: christy.shockley@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DBS/index.aspx

Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0123


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.; Beth Sandbower Harbinson.

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

Appointed by House Speaker: Linda Eberhart; Michael McCleese.

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

ACCOUNTING BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0130


ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
June B. Dwyer, Chief (410) 767-0124
e-mail: june.dwyer@maryland.gov

BUDGET BRANCH
Shirley A. Frazier, Deputy Chief (410) 767-4419
e-mail: shirley.frazier1@maryland.gov

FINANCE, REPORTING & COORDINATION BRANCH
Latanya S. McEachin, Chief (410) 767-0528
e-mail: latanya.mceachin@maryland.gov

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

JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAM
(R00A0115)
FY2018 appropriation: $17,615,696; authorized positions: 190
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: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Elizabeth G. Biser, 2014; Robert Murphy, 2014; Molly M. Green, 2019; Kevin D. Smith, 2019; JoD Straub, 2019; Michael L. Subin, Esq.; 2019; three vacancies.

Appointed by Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland: David A. Cox, Ed.D.

Appointed by Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Margaret T. Marshall

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; Marguerite C. Weber, Ph.D., 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 Eggleston, Principal (443) 844-5021; e-mail: matthew.eggleston@maryland.gov

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

CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
Marilyn D. Myers, Ph.D., Principal (410) 663-7732; e-mail: marilyn.myers@maryland.gov

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


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

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

J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
Dena M. Evelo, Principal (410) 778-6444, ext. 154; e-mail: dena.evelo@maryland.gov

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

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

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


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

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
Wilbert K. Young, Career & Technology Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail: wilbert.young@maryland.gov
Stephanie L. Biggus, Computer Network Specialist (410) 767-2839; e-mail: stephanie.biggus@maryland.gov
Deborah Ingram, Guidance & Student Records Coordinator (410) 767-3508; e-mail: deborah.ingram@maryland.gov
Lori L. Kebetz, Library Media Coordinator (410) 767-7547; e-mail: lori.kebetz@maryland.gov
Tiombe M. B. Olumiji, Special Education Coordinator (410) 767-3186; e-mail: tiombe.olumiji@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS
(R00A0107)
FY2018 appropriation: $12,111,568; authorized positions: 22
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)
FY2018 appropriation: $2,849,826; authorized positions: 23
Sarah D. Spross, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0386
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
e-mail: sarah.spross@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:
Alyssia J. James, Ed.D, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2018

Jennifer Berkley; Kandace M. Hoppin, Ed.D.; Sandra L. Skordalos; Geralda V. Thompson. Terms expire 2018.

Catherine M. Alfree, Ed.D.; John L. Mayo, Ed.D.; Kristine E. McGee, Ed.D.; Karen R. Saar; Jamelyn C. Tobery-Nystrom, Ed.D. Terms expire 2019.

Darren R. Hornbeck; Maleeta Kitchen; Christopher W. Lloyd; Kelli Midgley; Kindel T. Nash, Ph.D.; Debra A. Poese; two vacancies. Terms expire 2020.

Ex officio: Sarah D. Spross, designee of State Superintendent of Schools

CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Kelly E. Smink-Meadows, Chief (410) 767-0406
e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov


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


PROGRAM APPROVAL & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Jessica Bancroft, Director (410) 767-0389
e-mail: jessica.bancroft@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2018 appropriation: $11,442,841; authorized positions: 61
Scott A. Dennis, Acting 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

MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
Staff: Scott A. Dennis (410) 554-9385; e-mail: scott.dennis@maryland.gov
web: http://msrc.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Jeffrey A. Moran, Chair (chosen by Council), 2015

William Stocker. Term expires 2015.

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

Cindy R. LaBon; Anil Lewis; Michael C. Whitehill; four vacancies. Terms expire 2017.

Joseph Barrett; Christofer E. Conklin; Rev. Tony A. Lawson; Susan S. Schaffer; Jani M. Willis; three vacancies. Terms expire 2018.

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

S. Denise Carter-McCormick; Suzanne R. Page. Terms expire 2020.

Ex officio: Scott A. Dennis, Acting 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)
FY2018 appropriation: $46,322,817; authorized positions: 231
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
Joseph R. Simonik, Assistant Director, Support Services (410) 308-4370; e-mail: joe.simonik@ssa.gov

CLAIMS ADJUDICATION UNIT
William D. Stancil, Assistant Director, Operations (410) 308-4364

OFFICE FOR BLINDNESS & VISION SERVICES
(R00A0124)
FY2018 appropriation: $9,521,259; authorized positions: 43
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
Scott A. Dennis, Director (410) 554-9414
e-mail: scott.dennis@maryland.gov

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

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
Vacancy, Chief (410) 554-9307

PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Catherine R. Drake, Community Rehabilitation Programs Specialist (410) 554-9440; e-mail: catherine.drake@maryland.gov
Derick W. Serra, Staff Development Specialist, (410) 554-9381; e-mail: derick.serra@maryland.gov
Lucas G. Gerace, Volunteer Services Specialist (410) 554-9288; e-mail: lucas.gerace@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2018 appropriation: $44,718,882; authorized positions: 200
Jody L. Boone, Director (410) 554-9410
e-mail: jody.boone@maryland.gov

REGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties)
Adele W. Connolly, Director (301) 733-1341; e-mail: adele.connolly@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
James Michael Breeden, Director (410) 333-6109; e-mail: james.breeden@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)
FY2018 appropriation: $9,681,002; authorized positions: 90.5
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail: michaele.jackson@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, & EDUCATIONAL POLICY
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2018 appropriation: $6,384,711; authorized positions: 39
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0473
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

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: Kevin Liles, 2017; Earl Adams, Jr., 2018; G. William Whiting, 2018; Dawn Kirstaetter, 2019; R. Christopher Rosenthal, 2019.

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT BRANCH
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0310


PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Gail Clark Dickson, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-5153; e-mail: gail.dickson@maryland.gov

STUDENT, FAMILY & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Veronica Simmons, Chief (410) 767-3677; e-mail: veronica.simmons@maryland.gov

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

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

OFFICE OF SCHOOL, TEACHER & PRINCIPAL IMPROVEMENT
Tiara D. Booker-Dwyer, Director (410) 767-3676
e-mail: tiara.booker-dwyer@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/otpe/index.aspx

DIVISION OF ASSESSMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0104 & R00A0111)
FY2018 appropriation: $55,361,720; authorized positions: 65
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)
FY2018 appropriation: $7,207,686; authorized positions: 14
Vacancy, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0861
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OIT/index.aspx

APPLICATIONS
Vacancy, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0061

OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Deputy Chief Information Officer (401) 767-0062

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Gregory K. Talley, Coordinator (410) 767-0075; e-mail: greg.talley@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Chandra K. Haislet, Chief (410) 767-0025
e-mail: chandra.haislet1@maryland.gov
web: http://reportcard.msde.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 CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2018 appropriation: $3,782,790; authorized positions: 21
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0158
e-mail: lynne.gilli@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

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL BRANCH
Marquita D. Friday, Manager (410) 767-0183
e-mail: marquita.friday@maryland.gov


CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT & ASSESSMENT SERVICES BRANCH
Nicassia R. Belton, Chief (410) 767-0186
e-mail: nicassia.belton@maryland.gov


CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SYSTEMS BRANCH
Jeanne-Marie S. Holly, Chief (410) 767-0182
e-mail: jeanne-marie.holly@maryland.gov

PLANNING & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Douglas A. Strader, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0048
e-mail: douglas.strader@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT, & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Marcia A. Sprankle, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0348
e-mail: marcia.sprankle@maryland.gov
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
Christopher C. Hersl, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: christopherc.hersl@maryland.gov

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

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECTION
Christopher C. Hersl, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: christopherc.hersl@maryland.gov

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

SCIENCE
Mary M. Thurlow, Coordinator (410) 767-0329; e-mail: mary.thurlow@maryland.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Gary Hedges, Specialist (410) 767-0323; e-mail: gary.hedges@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2018 appropriation: $56,963,321; authorized positions: 166
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: Tabatha (T. J.) Bennett (410) 767-6786; e-mail: t.j.bennett@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/councilsworkgroups/office-child-care-advisory-council

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Christina Peusch, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2018

Barbara J. Andrews, Ph.D.; Jennifer M. Arnaiz; Teresa L. (Terry) Bridger, Ph.D.; Gloria L. Brown; Jody Z. Burghardt; Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D.; Tymeerah Butts Grandy; Edward T. Haden; Sharon Holloway-Gentemann; Elizabeth Huffman; John T. Krupinsky; Raymond C. O'Brocki III; Angie Robinson; Stephen Rohde; two vacancies. Terms expire 2018.

Dorothy Adams; Crystal M. Barksdale; Shannon Burroughs-Campbell; William H. Fields; Jacqueline N. Grant; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr.; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Diane Mellott; one vacancy. Terms expire 2019.

Kathy S. Embly. Terms expire 2020.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy

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

COUNSEL
Christle Sheppard Southall, Counsel (410) 767-7829; e-mail: christle.sheppard-southall@maryland.gov

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
Renee D. Woodard, Regional Manager (410) 514-7861; e-mail: renee.woodard@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE CITY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Sherry L. Tsigounis, Regional Manager (410) 554-8316; e-mail: sherry.tsigounis@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Janette A. Stewart, Regional Manager (410) 583-6214; e-mail: janette.stewart@maryland.gov

CARROLL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Mary Elizabeth M. Mukherjee, Regional Manager (410) 549-6495; e-mail: mary.mukherjee@maryland.gov

FREDERICK COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Dolores R. Harmon, Regional Manager (301) 696-9766, ext. 302; 1-800-344-2230 (toll free); e-mail: dolores.harmon@maryland.gov

HOWARD COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Mary Elizabeth M. Mukherjee, Regional Manager (410) 750-8779; e-mail: mary.mukherjee@maryland.gov

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Carl L. Eggleston, Regional Manager (240) 314-1400; 1-800-648-3112 (toll free); e-mail: carl.eggleston@maryland.gov

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)
Vacancy, Regional Manager (410) 819-5801; 1-800-637-5563 (toll free)

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

COLLABORATION & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Cynthia M. LaMarca Lessner, Chief (410) 767-0337
e-mail: cynthia.lessner@maryland.gov

HEAD-START COLLABORATION
Cynthia LaMarca Lessner, Coordinator (410) 767-0337; e-mail: cynthia.lessner@maryland.gov
MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEAD-START COLLABORATION NETWORK
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Co-Chair: Cynthia LaMarca Lessner, Coordinator, Head Start Collaboration
Co-Chair: Clare Siegel, 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 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)
FY2018 appropriation: $13,997,580; authorized positions: 58.5
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) 767-0261; 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), 2018
Karen Larenas, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2019

Margaret C. Berman; Mary L. LaCasse. Term expires 2017.

Marcella E. Franczkowski; Cecilia Leger; Natalie H. Nelson. Terms expire 2018.

Cynthia Bouchard; Roikensha Craig; Curtisha Hopkins; Mary L. O'Connor Leppert; Shannon Z. McRae; Karen Mull; Sarah C. James Nadiv; Natasha Fields Ramberg; Linnette Rivera; Elizabeth Snyder; FloJean Speck; one vacancy. Terms expire 2019.

Valerie Ashton-Thomas, Ph.D. Term expires 2020.

Cynthia M. LaMarca Lessner; Abila Tazanu, M.D. Terms expire 2021.

Representing Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council: Rachel B. London, Esq.; Shannon Z. McRae.

MONITORING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Monitoring Specialist (410) 767-0249; 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
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-0947

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

INTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
Sheila F. Philip, J.D., Chair (410) 767-0233

Representing Dept. of Budget & Management: Carolyn J. Ellison

Representing State Dept. of Education: Royce A. Keller; Paula L. Stokes-Kearney.

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

Representing Dept. of Human Services: Darlene V. Ham; Tennille R. Thomas; Anita T. Wilkins.

Representing Dept. of Juvenile Services: Jeannette M. Kinion; Kimberly J. Wagner; Margo M. Wilson.

Representing Governor's Office for Children: two vacancies.

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

INTERAGENCY INITIATIVES
Sheila F. Philip, J.D., Chief (410) 767-0233; e-mail: sheila.philip@maryland.gov

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Daniel J. Martz, Chief (410) 767-0237
e-mail: daniel.martz@maryland.gov


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:
Kelly Meissner, Chair, 2019
M. Kathleen Kaufman, Vice-Chair, 2018


Valerie A. Ashton-Thomas; Kathleen Barazotto; Tyrone L. Blackwell; Leanne Carmona; Brian Fausel; Marjorie Guldan; Neal Lichter; Carol Strootman; Jamie Stoner; Pamela Talley. Terms expire 2018.

Timmy Abbott; Joyce Abbott; Vittoria Aiello; Samantha Carter; Dorie Flynn; Gaston A. Gamez; Christina M. Harris; Elisa Hartman; Yvonne Hu-Cotto; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Diane J. McGowan; Frank Nanton; Jill Pierce; Karleen Spitulnik; Dianne Spurley; Ryan Spurley. Terms expire 2019.

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
Nancy M. Vorobey, Chief (410) 767-0234; e-mail: nancy.vorobey@maryland.gov

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION SECTION
Marsye W. Kaplan, Chief (410) 767-0256; e-mail: marsye.kaplan@maryland.gov

POLICY & ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Brian M. Morrison, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0242
e-mail: brian.morrison@maryland.gov

MONITORING & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0263

POLICY & DATA SECTION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1028

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & MONITORING BRANCH
Gary W. Richardson, Chief (410) 767-0775
e-mail: gary.richardson@maryland.gov

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

NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION
Cynthia L. Amirault, Chief (410) 767-1425; e-mail: cynthia.amirault@maryland.gov

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