STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• State Board of Education Minutes

Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0464
Geoff Sanderson, Chief, Accountability (410) 767-0472
Krishnanda Tallur, Chief Operating Officer, Finance & Operations (410) 767-0123
Tenette Y. Smith, Ed.D. Chief Academic Officer, Teaching & Learning (410) 767-0574

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
e-mail: info.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Joshua L. Michael, Ph.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2030
Monica E. Goldson, Ed.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2027
Nicholas Greer, 2027; Irma E. Johnson, Ph.D., 2027; Samir Joshua Paul, Esq., 2027; Alverne W. (Chet) Chesterfield, 2028; Kenneth S. Clash, 2028; Kimberly Ann Lewis, Ed.D., 2028; James C. Bell, Jr., Ed.D., 2029; Peggy Gray Carr, Ph.D., 2029; Xiomara V. Medina, 2029; Marcia L. (Marcy) Leonard, 2030; Nicole N. Murray-Lewis, 2030.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Lorena A. Wu, student, 2027

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. (except May & Dec.)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE WORKGROUP
Nicholas Greer, Chair
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/pages/taskforce/early-childhood-education-and-care-workgroup.aspx

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.)

EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEE
Kimberly Ann Lewis, Ed.D., Chair
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/pages/policycommittee/index.aspx

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (except Dec.)

MARYLAND SCHOOL CALENDAR & INSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS WORKGROUP
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/pages/taskforce/maryland-school-calendar-and-instructional-requirements-workgroup.aspx

STRATEGY & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Nicholas Greer, Chair
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/EducationTransformationCommittee/index.aspx

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. (except Dec.)

ADMINISTRATION
Zachary T. Hands, Executive Director (410) 767-0466; fax: (410) 333-2226; e-mail: zachary.hands1@maryland.gov
Hannah Oakley, Deputy Director (410) 767-9952; e-mail: hannah.oakley@maryland.gov
Charlene Necessary, Administrator & Regulations Coordinator (410) 767-0467; e-mail: charlene.necessary@maryland.gov


COUNSEL
Elliott L. Schoen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6465
e-mail: eschoen@oag.state.md.us
Vacancy, Deputy Counsel (410) 576-6451

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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

Lisa Sparr, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0464; e-mail: lisa.sparr@maryland.gov

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

Chair: Carey M. Wright, Ed.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.

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

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: Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools
Co-Chair: Elena Quiroz-Livanis, Interim Secretary of Higher Education

CHIEF OF STAFF
FY2026 appropriation: $2,839,621; authorized positions:
Alex Reese, Chief of Staff (667) 406-2280
e-mail: alex.reese@maryland.gov

Window display, Nancy S. Grasmick Building, 6 North Liberty St., Baltimore, Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ATHLETICS OFFICE
R. Andrew Warner, Director (410) 767-0555
e-mail: robert.warner1@maryland.gov
web: https://www.mpssaa.org/
Jason Bursick, Assistant Director (410) 767-0415; e-mail: jason.bursick@maryland.gov
Melissa Nash Mertz, Director of Communications & Compliance (410) 767-7845; e-mail: melissa.nashmertz@maryland.gov
Ken Kazmarek, Coordinator of Officials (410) 767-0375; e-mail: ken.kazmarek@maryland.gov


AUDITS OFFICE
Patricia Ramallosa, Director (410) 767-0103
e-mail: patricia.ramallosa@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Superintendent/Audit/index-audits.aspx

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Patricia Ramallosa, Records Officer (410) 767-0103; e-mail: patricia.ramallosa@maryland.gov


Richard McElroy, Deputy Director (410) 767-8856; e-mail: richard.mcelroy@maryland.gov
Malynda Tyler, Deputy Director (410) 767-0092; e-mail: malynda.tyler3@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Raven Hill, Senior Executive Director (410) 767-0486
e-mail: raven.hill@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/superintendent/communications/index.aspx

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
e-mail: engagement.msde@maryland.gov


DIGITAL SERVICES


PUBLIC INFORMATION & MEDIA RELATIONS
e-mail: media.msde@maryland.gov
e-mail: pia.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/superintendent/communications/pia/index.aspx

SOCIAL MEDIA
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/superintendent/communications/socialmedia/index.aspx

OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN
Teresa D. Dantzler, Ombudsman (410) 767-0480
e-mail: teresa.dantzler1@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/ombudsman/index.aspx

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Philip Lasser, Senior Executive Director (410) 767-0451
e-mail: phil.lasser@maryland.gov


POLICY
Stefan Redding Lallinger, ED.L.D., Chief Policy Officer
e-mail: stefan.reddinglallinger@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Laurel Cratsley, Interim Executive Director (410) 767-0906
e-mail: laurel.cratsley@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Gov-Rel/index.aspx

OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

DIVISION OF ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY
(R00A0104)
Timothy Guy, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0073
e-mail: timothy.guy@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DAAIT/index.aspx
BRIDGE PLAN FOR ACADEMIC VALIDATION

STATE ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Erika McCrea, Executive Director (410) 767-0086
e-mail: erika.mccrea@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/daait/assessment/index.aspx

DATA COLLECTIONS & MANAGEMENT BRANCH
Dawn Hubbard, Director (410) 767-3020
e-mail: dawn.hubbard@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/daait/datacollectionsmanagement.aspx

PERFORMANCE REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Chantel Bullock, Executive Associate (410) 767-0073
e-mail: chantel.bullock@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/daait/accountabilityperformancereporting.aspx

RESEARCH BRANCH
Matthew Duque, Director (410) 767-0061
e-mail: matthew.duque@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/ORSDU/index.aspx

DIVISION OF EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
Kelly E. Meadows, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0385
e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/index.aspx

TEACH MARYLAND!
web: https://teach.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD
Staff: Kelly E. Meadows (410) 767-0385; tty: (410) 333-6442; e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Professional-Standards/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Darren R. Hornbeck, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2029

Deborah Gartland, Ph.D.; Garima Bhatt Handley, Ed.D.; Sandra L. Skordalos; Leslie Boyadjian Stanton; Winora M. Taylor, Ed.D.; Karen A. Yoho. Terms expire 2027.

Jennifer Panther Bishoff, Ed.D.; Janill A. Bobbitt; Dionne N. Curbeam, Ed.D.; Cheryl Dyson, Ed.D; two vacancies. Terms expire 2028.

Keisha Allen; Susan McLendon Barnes; Melissa Carpenter; Joshua W. Davidson; Deborah Dennie, Ed.D.; Justin M. Holbrook; Amy E. Poirer; Ebony Terrell Shockley, Ed.D.; Anzer Nichelle (Nikki) Woodward, Ed.D.; two vacancies. Terms expire 2029.

Ex officio: Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

EDUCATOR LICENSURE BRANCH
Sophia Fitzpatrick, Director (410) 767-0396, (410) 767-0390; e-mail: sophia.fitzpatrick@maryland.gov
Tamara Deshields-Burns, Manager (410) 767-0420; e-mail: tamara.deshields-burns@maryland.gov
e-mail: certinfo.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/index.aspx

EDUCATOR PREPARATION & PROGRAM APPROVAL BRANCH
Jason Keys, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-0388
e-mail: jason.keys@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Program-Approval/index.aspx

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
(410) 767-5654
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/nationalboard.aspx

NONPUBLIC SCHOOL APPROVAL BRANCH
Alexandra R. Cambra, Director (410) 767-0564
e-mail: alexandra.cambra@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/NPSA/index.aspx

BROADENING OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TODAY (BOOST) ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: James Clark (410) 767-0064
Allison Sanborn (410) 767-3575
e-mail: boost.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx

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

Appointed by Governor: Dennis R. Cooper; Mary Ellen Hrutka, Ph.D..

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D.; one vacancy.

Appointed by House Speaker: Marva Jo Camp, Esq., M. Alicia Bennett, Ph.D.

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2026 appropriation: $24,143,321; authorized positions:

Erikk D. Bonner, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Rehabilitation Services (410) 554-9385
e-mail: erikk.bonner@maryland.gov
e-mail: dors@maryland.gov
web: http://dors.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

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

BUSINESS RELATIONS PROGRAM
Wanda Peele, Director (410) 554-9408; e-mail: wanda.peele@maryland.gov
web: https://dors.maryland.gov/business/Pages/default.aspx

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Marla Friedman, Director (410) 554-9363, (410) 554-9361; 1-800-638-6243 (toll free); fax: (410) 554-9362; e-mail: marla.friedman@maryland.gov
e-mail: cap.dors@maryland.gov
web: https://dors.maryland.gov/resources/pages/cap.aspx

MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
(410) 554-9410; e-mail: src.dors@maryland.gov
web: http://msrc.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx


Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Kristen Patterson, Chair (chosen by Council), 2025

Michele Ann Hamlin; Marlo Lemon; Cory J. Richo; Braden M. Stinar. Terms expire 2025.

Lauren A. (L.A.) Benn; Nnamdi Obiako; Rosa Amparito Raez; Kristina D. Richards; LaBria Shannon; Todd E. Tolson; Hunter C. Whitt. Terms expire 2026.

J. Neill Christopher; Penny Reeder; Chandra Smith; Myiah Smith; Jamie Stoner; Sherria D. Young-Smith. Terms expire 2027.

Adama Bangura; Marla G. Friedman; Costello P. Wilson III. Terms expire 2028.

Ex officio: Erikk D. Bonner, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services; Katherine L. Jones, Executive Director of Bay Area Center for Independent Living.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. Feb., May, Sept., Nov.

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY & COMMUNICATION
Donna Lettow, Administrator (410) 554-9402
e-mail: donna.Lettow@maryland.gov

DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2026 appropriation: $50,480,392; authorized positions:
Dayle M. Smith, Director (410) 308-4360; 1-833-877-3084 (toll free)
211 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
e-mail: md.dd.timonium.dds@ssa.gov
web: https://dors.maryland.gov/resources/Pages/DDS.aspx

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Darlene Peregoy, Director (410) 554-9414
e-mail: darlene.peregoy@maryland.gov

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
William Georg, Program Manager (410) 554-9458; e-mail: william.georg@maryland.gov

FACILITY OPERATIONS
Steven Staten, Program Manager (410) 554-9568; e-mail: steven.staten1@maryland.gov

PROGRAM INCOME
Eric M. Schmidt, Program Manager (410) 554-9295; e-mail: eric.schmidt@maryland.gov

OFFICE FOR BLINDNESS & VISION SERVICES
(R00A0124)
FY2026 appropriation: $12,141,883; authorized positions:
Toni A. March, Director (410) 554-9219, (410) 554-9277; 1-866-614-4780 (toll free); fax: (410) 554-9197
2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 - 1696
e-mail: toni.march@maryland.gov
e-mail: obvs.dors@maryland.gov
web: https://dors.maryland.gov/resources/directory/Pages/OBVS.aspx

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Elmuttasim A. Fadl, Employment Services Specialist (410) 554-9104; e-mail: elmuttasim.fadl@maryland.gov

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

MARYLAND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Anna E. Kim, Director (410) 554-9447; e-mail: anna.kim@maryland.gov
Mans Persaud, Assistant Director (410) 554-9449; e-mail: mans.persaud@maryland.gov


OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2026 appropriation: $64,507,309; authorized positions:
Laura E. (Beth) Lash, Director (410) 554-9383
e-mail: beth.lash@maryland.gov

WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
(R00A0122)
FY2026 appropriation: $13,297,543; authorized positions:
Vacancy, Director (410) 554-9414, (410) 554-9100; 1-888-200-7117 (toll free); fax (410) 415-9306
e-mail: wtc.dors@maryland.gov
web: https://dors.maryland.gov/consumers/WTC/Pages/default.aspx
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Marcy Roberts, Assistant Director (410) 554-9193; e-mail: marcy.roberts@maryland.gov


REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Brenda Sennock, Program Manager (410) 554-9466; e-mail: brenda.isennock@maryland.gov


RESIDENTIAL & ENRICHMENT SERVICES
Zelda R. Brown-Turner, Night Supervisor (410) 554-9192; e-mail: zeldar.brown@maryland.gov
Jessica Sigai, Day Supervisor (410) 554-9195; e-mail: jessica.sigai@maryland.gov


WORKFORCE SERVICES
Stacey A. Black, Center Counseling Supervisor (410) 554-9127; e-mail: staceya.black@maryland.gov
Penelope Shook, Deaf Services Supervisor (410) 554-9124; e-mail: penelope.shook@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
Akida Washington, Director (410) 333-6109; e-mail: akida.washington@maryland.gov

REGION 5: CENTRAL MARYLAND & UPPER EASTERN SHORE (Baltimore County & Cecil, Harford, Howard & Kent counties)
Alyssa Bonser, Director (410) 998-2040; e-mail: alyssa.bonser@maryland.gov

REGION 6: MONTGOMERY & PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTIES
Natalie Mitchell, Director (301) 967-7257; e-mail: natalie.mitchell@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT & FEDERAL PROGRAMS
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0275
e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DSFSS/index.aspx

MARYLAND SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE PROGRAM
Michael Muempfer, Director (410) 767-0481; e-mail: michael.muempfer@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/mentalhealth/index.aspx

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web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/pifs/index.aspx

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Derek Anderson, Executive Director (410) 767-0468; ; e-mail: derek.anderson@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/community-schools/index.aspx

OFFICE OF SCHOOL INNOVATIONS
Carol A. Beck, Director (410) 767-3678; e-mail: carol.beck@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/charter-schools/index.aspx

CHARTER SCHOOLS
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/charter-schools/index.aspx

LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY CHARTER SCHOOL LIAISONS
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/charter-schools/liaisons/liaisons.aspx

RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/seed-school/index.aspx

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: Antonio W. Campbell, D.Min., 2027; Stuart A. Cherry, Esq., 2027; G. William Whiting, 2027; Michelle Harris Bondima, Ph.D., 2028; Chante R. Sedwick, 2028.

STUDENT SERVICES BRANCH
Walter J. Sallee, Director (410) 767-0784
e-mail: walter.sallee@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/sssp/index.aspx

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Emily Katongole, Director (410) 767-0561
e-mail: emily.katongole@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/youth-development/index.aspx

21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/21st-cclc/index.aspx

OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Reginald Burke, Executive Director (410) 767-0313; e-mail: reginald.burke@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/federal-programs.aspx

SERVICE-LEARNING
Laura Buccigrossi, Service-Learning Specialist (410) 767-0357; e-mail: laura.buccigrossi@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/service-learning/index.aspx

OFFICE OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

OFFICE OF EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Delinda Johnson Blake, Director (410) 767-1126; e-mail: delinda.blake1@maryland.gov
e-mail: oeac.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/equity-assurance/index.aspx

OFFICE OF SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS
(R00A0107)
Julie Fletcher, Executive Director (410) 767-0199; fax: (410) 333-2635
e-mail: scnp_mailbox.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/schoolandcommunitynutrition/pages/default.aspx

OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Jillian Storms, Executive Director (410) 767-0615
e-mail: jillian.storms@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/schoolfacilities/index.aspx

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Shawn Rushing, Assistant State Superintendent of Administration (410) 767-0422
e-mail: shawn.rushing@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/ofpos/admin-operations.aspx

FACILITIES & OPERATIONS BRANCH
Xavier Richards, Executive Director (410) 462-0125
e-mail: xavier.richards2@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/ofos/index.aspx

HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH
Rebecca Oates, Administrative Officer (410) 767-0019; e-mail: rebecca.oates@maryland.gov
Andrea Bentley, Director of Employee Relations & Services (410) 767-0021; e-mail: andrea.bentley@maryland.gov
Elizabeth S. Cohen, Director of Recruitment & Staffing (410) 767-0152; e-mail: elizabeths.cohen@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/ohr/index.aspx

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
(R00A0107)
Amy Pearlman, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0025
e-mail: amy.pearlman@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/oit/index.aspx


PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT BRANCH
Jenna Meinl, Director (410) 767-0008
e-mail: jenna.meinl1@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/pcms/index.aspx


PUPIL TRANSPORTATION & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BRANCH
Gabriel D. Rose, Director (410) 767-0209; fax: (443) 681-1026
e-mail: gabriel.rose1@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/operations/pupil-transportation/index.aspx

DIVISION OF FINANCE
Donna M. Gunning, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-0757
e-mail: donna.gunning@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/ofpos/index.aspx

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Neeta Gandhi, Senior Executive Director, Financial Operations (410) 767-7520
e-mail: neeta.gandhi@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dbs/budget/index.aspx

OFFICE OF FISCAL OPERATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY
Neeta Gandhi, Senior Executive Director, Financial Operations (410) 767-7520
e-mail: neeta.gandhi@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dbs/accounting/index.aspx

OFFICE OF POLICY & PROGRAM SUPPORT
Donna M. Gunning, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-0757
e-mail: donna.gunning@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/superintendent/pafc/index.aspx

LOCAL FINANCE REPORTING OFFICE
Joanne M. Killian, Manager (410) 767-4044; e-mail: joanne.killian@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dbs/local-finance-reporting/index.aspx

OFFICE OF SPECIAL FISCAL PROGRAMS
Nicole Obregon, Director (410) 767-2939
e-mail: nicole.obregon@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/ofpos/gac/index.aspx

OFFICE OF TEACHING & LEARNING

Ruth Choi, Executive Associate (410) 767-0316; e-mail: ruth.choi@maryland.gov@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
Richard W. Kincaid, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0426
e-mail: richard.kincaid@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dccr/index.aspx

MARYLAND STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION
Staff: Anthony Vargas (410) 767-0182; e-mail: anthony.vargas@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/gifted-talented/advisory.aspx

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Kristie Clark, Co-Chair, 2028
Michele DiGiulian, Co-Chair, 2028
Sarah Jackson, Co-Chair, 2028
Rae Lymer, Ed.D., Co-Chair, 2028


Drista Bowser; Linda Brody, Ph.D.; Kristie Clark; Janet Clarke-Green; Alexandra Clough; Ainsley Conner; Michele DiGiulian; Kate Flint; Kristina Florczyk; Esther Gencheva; Colleen Gill; Christal Harkowa; Sarah Jackson; Katherine Lively; Rae Lymer, Ed.D.; Felicia Martin-Latief, Ed.D.; Kristen Modes; Rebecca Mount; Olivia Pearson; Felicity Ross; Stephen Schroth, Ph.D.; Karuna Skariah; Christina Trest; Penny Zimring. Terms expire 2028.

STATE BOARD OF CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
State Board of Education constitutes State Board of Career & Technology Education
Joshua L. Michael, Ph.D., President, 2026

DATA & ACCOUNTABILITY
Kiara Nerenberg, Manager (410) 767-1405; e-mail: kiara.nerenberg@maryland.gov


GRANTS & FINANCE
Megan Cameron, Manager (410) 767-6581; e-mail: megan.cameron@maryland.gov

ADVANCED ACADEMICS & GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAMS
Anthony Vargas, Director (410) 767-0182
e-mail: anthony.vargas@maryland.gov

CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING
Tracy Kyttle, Director (410) 767-0718
e-mail: tracy.kyttle@maryland.gov

DIGITAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Erin Senior, Director (410) 767-0030
e-mail: erin.senior@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, & STRATEGY
Tiffany DeJesus, Director (410) 767-0518
e-mail: tiffany.dejesus@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
(R00A0110)
FY2026 appropriation: $76,029,270; authorized positions:
Sarah Neville-Morgan, Assistant State Superintendent, Early Childhood (410) 767-0342; e-mail: sarah.nevillemorgan@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/

Frog figure, Grantsville Branch Library, Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, 102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, Maryland, March 2026. Photo by Diane F. Evartt

STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Kelly Dwyer (410) 767-5964; e-mail: kelly.dwyer@maryland.gov
web: http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/councilsworkgroups/maryland-early-childhood-advisory-council-ecac

Chair (chosen by Governor): Carmel M. Martin, Special Secretary, Governor's Office for Children

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: James LeMon, 2023; Keri W. Hyde, 2025; three vacancies.

Tracy Bowman; Roshon V. Casey-Lee; Yolanda M. Jenkins; Charlene M. Muhammad; Tamieka A. Thomasson; Denise Tillery. Terms expire 2026.

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

Anna Maria Wilms Floet, M.D.; Kristen Stamile Kinkopf; Christina M. Lopez; Phelton C. Moss, Ph.D.; Danillya L. Wilson; Rachel Fox Wright. Terms expire 2027.

Cynthia Collins; Joshua Fine, Ed.D.; Kristen Ann Paul; Ruth C. Reyes; Carole A. Williamson; Jennifer W. Yost. Terms expire 2028.

Lisa A. Dickenson; Megan Fleury; Michael Herschenfeld; Liza Deanet Long; Kimberly McKay; Dee Sapp. Terms expire 2029.

Phyllis R. King; Michelle L. Lloyd. Terms expire 2030.

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy J. King

Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg

Ex officio: Diane D. Walker, designee of Secretary of Health; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Christina E. Drushel Williams, designee of Special Secretary, Governor's Office for Children; Sarah Neville-Morgan, Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood; Jennifer J. Masoodi, J.D., Ph.D.., Assistant State Superintendent for Special Education; Tara N. Phillips, Executive Director, Office of Child Care; Vanessa Jones, Director, Head-Start Collaboration.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Ann Stock, Chief of Staff; e-mail: ann.stock@maryland.gov

FINANCE
Jeffrey Eley, Director (410) 767-0317; e-mail: jeffrey.eley1@maryland.gov

RESEARCH, POLICY, & PARTNERSHIPS
Laura E. Wallace, Ph.D., Director; e-mail: laura.wallac@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF CHILD CARE
(formerly N00D01, 33.04.01)
Tara N. Phillips, Executive Director of Operations, Policy, & Strategy (410) 767-7806
e-mail: tara.phillips@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/office-child-care

OFFICE OF CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Keisha Maxwell (410) 767-7852; e-mail: keisha.maxwell@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/councilsworkgroups/office-child-care-advisory-council

Tara N. Phillips & Jena Smith, Co-Chairs (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)

Appointed by Senate President: Mary L. Washington

Appointed by House Speaker: Jessica M. Feldmark

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms: Shay L. Gurry; Elizabeth Huffman; JoAnn Jamison; Paula T. Montgomery; Christina Peusch; three vacancies. Terms expire 2024.

Ruby G. Daniels; Jacqueline N. Grant; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr.; Dona Jo Mullen, Ed.D.; Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez. Terms expire 2025.

Mark P. Diamond, M.D.; Marney Helfrich; Scott P. Mason; Tameika Thomasson; Lacey Tsonis.

Representing State Department of Education: Tara N. Phillips & Jena Smith, Co-Assistant State Superintendents for Early Childhood; vacancy, Executive Director, Office of Assistant State Superintendent.

CHILD CARE CREDENTIALING PROGRAM
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/613

CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Rene' WIlliams, Director; e-mail: rene.williams@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/620

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

LICENSING BRANCH
Louis A. Valenti, Jr., Director (410) 569-8071, (410) 332-4622; e-mail: louis.valenti@maryland.gov
Sherry Tsigounis, Deputy Director (410) 767-6786; e-mail: sherry.tsigounis@maryland.gov
https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing

REGIONAL LICENSING OFFICES
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/618
REGION 1: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Charlene G. Farley, Acting Regional Manager (410) 573-9522, (410) 573-9522; fax: (410) 573-9848
49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 206, Annapolis, MD 21401
e-mail: charlene.farley@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ1aa.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/731

REGION 2: BALTIMORE CITY
Allison Van Horn, Regional Manager (667) 354-5175, (667) 354-5178
5601 Metro Drive, Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21215
e-mail: allison.vanhorn@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ2bci.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/732

REGION 3: BALTIMORE COUNTY
Amber R. Riley, Regional Manager (410) 583-6204, (410) 583-6200
1840 York Road, Suite H, Timonium, MD 21093
e-mail: amber.riley@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ3bco.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/733

REGION 4: PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
LyTia Williams, Regional Manager (301) 333-6940, (301) 333-6940; fax: (301) 499-6999
807 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785
e-mail: lytia.williams@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ4pg.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/735

REGION 5: MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Laurie Moran, Regional Manager (240) 314-1403, (240) 314-1400; fax: (240) 314-1444
e-mail: laurie.moran@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ5mont.msde@maryland.gov
51 Monroe Place, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/736

REGION 6: HOWARD COUNTY
Sharon C. Afework, Regional Manager (410) 750-8779, (410) 750-8771; fax: (410) 750-0324
3300 North Ridge Road, Suit 190, Ellicott City, MD 21043
e-mail: sharon.afework@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ6how.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/737

REGION 7: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties)
Jennifer Campbell, Regional Manager (410) 417-6201, (301) 791-4585; fax (301) 791-4629
1075C Sherman Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740
e-mail: jennifer.campbell@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ7wash.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/738

ALLEGANY COUNTY FIELD OFFICE
Ruth Lafferty, Lead Licensing Specialist (301) 777-2091; fax: (301) 777-5870 3 Pershing St., Cumberland, MD 21502
e-mail: ruth.lafferty@maryland.gov


REGION 8: UPPER EASTERN SHORE (Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's & Talbot Counties)
Sandra E. Kepler-Klunk, Regional Manager (410) 819-5801; fax: (410) 819-5805
301 Bay St., Suite 305, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: sandy.klunk@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ8talb.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/740

REGION 9: LOWER EASTERN SHORE (Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties)
Suzanne R. Ruark, Regional Manager (410) 713-3430; fax: (410) 713-3439
Multi-Service Building, 201 Baptist St., Suite 32, Salisbury, MD 21801
e-mail: suzanne.ruark@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ9wic.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/741

REGION 10: SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
Susan C. Copsey, Regional Manager (301) 475-3770; fax: (301) 475-4017
41670 Courthouse Drive, P. O. Box 1709, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - 1709
e-mail: susan.copsey@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ10stm.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/742

REGION 11: NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND (Cecil & Harford Counties)
Katherine E. (Beth) O'Connor, Regional Manager (410) 569-8065, (410) 569-2879; 1-800-343-0955 (toll free); fax: (410) 569-8658
3105 1A/B Emmorton Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
e-mail: katherine.o'connor@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ11harf.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/743

REGION 12: FREDERICK COUNTY
Rousana Soto, Regional Manager (443) 915-2361, (301) 696-9766; fax: (301) 696-0629
5303 Spectrum Drive, Suite G, Frederick, MD 21703
e-mail: rousana.soto@maryland.gov
e-mail: occ12fred.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/744

REGION 13: CARROLL COUNTY
Sharon Afework, Regional Manager (410) 750-8779, (410) 750-8771; fax: (410) 549-6490
1643 Liberty Road, Suite 205, Eldersburg, MD 21784
e-mail: occ13carr.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/745

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
Jena Smith, Executive Director of Early Learning & Quality Initiatives (410) 767-0580; e-mail: jena.smith@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandexcels.org/

OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING, INSTRUCTION & WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT
Nakeisha Savage, Ed.D., Director of Early Learning & Instruction (410) 767-6549
e-mail: nakeisha.savage@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/office-of-early-learning-and-instruction

OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES & HEAD START COLLABORATION
Vanessa Jones, Director (410) 767-0602; e-mail: vanessa.jones1@maryland.gov

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

JUDY CENTER EARLY LEARNING HUBS
Kaymi Plank, Judy Center Coordinator (410) 767-0675; e-mail: kaymi.plank@maryland.gov
web: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/families/judy-center-early-learning-hubs

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
(R00A0111)
Elise Brown, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0329
e-mail: elise.brown@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcipl/index_ips.aspx

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

Sue Baile, Operations Coordinator (410) 767-0793; e-mail: sue.baile@maryland.gov
Kimberly Bellinger, Operations Coordinator (410) 767-0448; e-mail: kim.bellinger@maryland.gov


ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Staff: Jason H. Semanoff (410) 767-0327; e-mail: jason.semanoff@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/PE/Advisory-Council.aspx

Kirsten Roller, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council), 2025
Nicholas Thompson, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council), 2026

Representing State Dept. of Education: Jason H. Semanoff

Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Kristi G. Pier

Representing State Advisory Council on Health & Wellness: Jessica Kiel

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

Representing local school systems: Rebecca Aiken; Eric Bishop; Jess Clough; Brittany Echols; Matthew Golonka; Cara D. Grant, Ed.D.; William Gray; James Hitchner; Tracey Leonard; Kilo Mack; Eric Michael; Justin O'Brien; Michael Page; Carly Pepper; Amy Sexton; Britta Sparks; Alexandra Taylor; Nicholas Thompson; Amy Towers; Paula Turner-Coleman; William Vandegrift; Christiana Walsh; Amy Wiley; Wendy Zimmerman

Representing American Academy of Pediatrics: Monique Soileau-Burke

Representing American Cancer Society: Jocelyn Collins

Representing American Diabetes Association: one vacancy

Representing American Heart Association: Sheri Olsen

Representing Free State Parent-Teacher Association: Marla Posey-Moss

Representing Leveling the Playing Field: Daniel Griffin

Representing Maryland Association of Boards of Education: one vacancy

Representing Maryland Association of Counties: Dennis Frazier

Representing Maryland Out of School Network: Ellie Mitchell

Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Tonja Carrera

Representing Maryland State Educators Association: James Knauss

Representing Maryland’s Adapted Physical Education Steering Committee: Cynthia Naylor

Representing Maryland’s State School Health Council: Erin Hager

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

Representing Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Kilo Mack

Representing Special Olympics of Maryland: Mackenzie Irvin

COMPREHENSIVE ARTS BRANCH
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Devereux, Director (410) 767-1036; e-mail: elizabeth.devereux@maryland.gov
Mateen Milan, Coordinator (410) 767-0761; e-mail: mateen.milan@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/fine-arts/index.aspx

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION BRANCH
Jason H. Semanoff, Director (410) 767-0327; e-mail: jason.semanoff@maryland.gov
Suzannah Ward, Coordinator of Comprehensive Health Education (410) 767-0527; e-mail: suzannah.ward@maryland.gov
Luke Hollis, Coordinator of Standards-Based Physical Education (410) 767-0352; e-mail: luke.hollis@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcaa/health-pe.aspx

LITERACY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES BRANCH
Chelsea Brewer, Ed.D., Executive Director (410) 767-0520; e-mail: chelsea.brewer@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/ela/index.aspx

DIGITAL LEARNING & SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA
Erin Senior, Director (410) 767-0030
e-mail: erin.senior@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/itslm/index.aspx

MATHEMATICS BRANCH
Lyndsey Brightful, Executive Director (410) 767-3676; e-mail: lyndsey.brightful@maryland.gov
Stacie Marvin, Assistant Director of Math Coaching (410) 767-0320; e-mail: stacie.marvin@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcaa/math/index.aspx

MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION BRANCH
Teresa A. Timmons-Parrott, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-6756; e-mail: teresa.timmons-parrott@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/multilingual-learners/index.aspx

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER REQUISITE & TITLE III SECTION

WORLD LANGUAGES
Carol Van Dermark, Coordinator (410) 767-0754; e-mail: carol.vandermark@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcaa/world-languages/index.aspx

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP BRANCH
Jill Snell, Executive Director (410) 767-0172; e-mail: jill.snell@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcipl/school-leadership.aspx

MARYLAND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCIPL/school-leadership-academy.aspx

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Tianna Lanier, Director (410) 767-8439
e-mail: tianna.lanier@maryland.gov

SCHOOL REVIEW
Heather Ascherl, Director (410) 767-0341
e-mail: heather.ascherl@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcipl/school-review.aspx

SCIENCE BRANCH
Michael V. Page Sr., Director of Science & Environmental Literacy (410) 767-0348; e-mail: michael.pagesr@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcaa/science/index.aspx

SOCIAL STUDIES BRANCH
Peter P. Ramsey, Director (410) 767-0519; e-mail: peter.ramsey@maryland.gov
Josue (Josh) Otarola, Ph.D., Coordinator (410) 767-0351; e-mail: josue.otarola@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcaa/social-studies/index.aspx

SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTIONAL COHERENCE BRANCH
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dcipl/otl-hqim.aspx

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Jennifer Wojcik, Executive Director of Professional Learning (410) 767-0346; e-mail: jennifer.wojcik@maryland.gov
web: https://msde.instructure.com/courses/1074


Christine Fulton, Director of High-Quality Instructional Materials (410) 767-0871; e-mail: christine.fulton@maryland.gov
web: https://hqim.marylandpublicschools.org/


DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
Jennifer J. Masoodi, J.D., Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0251
e-mail: jennifer.masoodi@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/index.aspx


Monique Wiggins, Executive Associate (410) 767-0238; fax: (410) 333-8165
e-mail: monique.wiggins@maryland.gov

INTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
e-mail: irc.rates@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/irc/index.aspx


Dante F. Scancella, Chair (410) 767-0350

Representing Dept. of Budget & Management: Melanie Meisenheimer

Representing State Dept. of Education: Dante F. Scancella

Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Janet L. Furman; Joana F. Joasil; Erin Smith.

Representing Dept. of Human Services: Robin L. Harvey; Londa Rosette; Jessica L. Smith; Tennille R. Thomas.

Representing Dept. of Juvenile Services: Kara R. Aanenson; Maisha A. Davis; Juanita Heaggans; Katrina R. Henry: Stephanie Johnson; Melissa Liszewski; Louis Mbaya.

Representing Governor’s Office for Children: Cleo Hirsch

MARYLAND INFANTS & TODDLERS PROGRAM
(410) 767-0244; fax: (410) 333-8165
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/mitp/index.aspx

STATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL [FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS]
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/sicc/index.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)

Eric D. Ebersole, 2026; Patricia Julianelle, 2026.

Ruth Getachew; Keight Tucker Kennedy, Ed.D.; Koryne Carroll Nnoli, Ph.D.; Andrea M. Semler. Terms expire 2027.

Deborah Golent Badawi, M.D.; Jennifer K. Barrett; Karen R. Beasley; Doreen Conca Engel; Natalie Estelle; Stanley A. Forbes; Kristian McElroy; Janelle Parker; Laura J. Pearce; Theresa Ryan Rivera; Sarah E. Sherry; Erin R. Simmons; Denise Tillery. Terms expire 2028.

Jamie Perry, M.D.; Nichole Walsh-Meadows. Terms expire 2029.

Representing Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council: Rachel B. London, Esq.

Representing Johns Hopkins University: Cecilia Leger

Representing Parents Place of Maryland: Kristen Paul.

ACCOUNTABILITY & DATA BRANCH
Brian M. Morrison, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0249; fax: (410) 333-8165
e-mail: brian.morrison@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/pab/index.aspx


FAMILY SUPPORT & DISPUTE RESOLUTION BRANCH
Rebecca Walawender, Director (410) 767-7487
e-mail: rebecca.walawender@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/fsdr/index.aspx


SPECIAL EDUCATION STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Kelly Meissner (410) 767-0264; e-mail: kelly.meissner@maryland.gov
Michele Weddle (410) 767-1028; e-mail: michele.weddle@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/sesac/index.aspx

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Brook Schmidt, Chair, 2026
Rene Averitt-Sanzone; Jennifer Brekke-Miles; Leanne Carmona; Alita-Geri Carter; Joseph Cornier; April Crohare; Amy Dodson; Emily A. A. Dow, Ph.D.; Doris Flynn; Jade Gingrich; Lolita Gleaton; Tiffany Johnson; Patricia Julianelle; Katharine Lander; Neal Lichter; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Jessica Markum; Diane McGowan; Tashawna Miller; Shawnett Mills; Amanda Mummert; Candace Oluwole; Gulafsheen Quadri; Carie Sadowski; Dee Sapp; LaShonda Scott; Angela Sonnemann; Christina Spangler; Karleen Spitulnik; Gabrielle Walker; Shelby Ward; Tanisha Wooten.

Ex officio: Kathy Kaufman, Supervisor of Special Education - Secondary, Carroll County Public Schools.

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION SECTION
Tracy Givens, Chief (410) 767-1424; e-mail: tracy.givens@maryland.gov

FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-0253; e-mail:

INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION BRANCH
Carmen A. Brown, Chief (410) 767-7197
e-mail: carmen.brown1@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/icb/index.aspx


AUTISM WAIVER & HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES SECTION
Tiffany N. Wagoner, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0258; e-mail: tiffany.wagoner@maryland.gov
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/autismfactsheet.aspx
AUTISM WAIVER
1-866-417-3480 (toll free)
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/autismfactsheet.aspx

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Molly Conner, Manager (410) 767-0244; fax: (410) 333-8165
e-mail: molly.conner@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/psta/index.aspx


RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & MONITORING BRANCH
Gary W. Richardson, Chief (410) 767-0706; fax: (410) 767-8165
e-mail: gary.richardson@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/rmmb/index.aspx


NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION
Sheila F. Philip, J.D., Chief (410) 767-1425; e-mail: sheila.philip@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/special-education/nonpublicsped/index.aspx

MARYLAND PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
R. Andrew Warner, Executive Director (410) 767-0376
e-mail: robert.warner1@maryland.gov
web: www.mpssaa.org/

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