Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
Kristy L. Michel, 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, March 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, March 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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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:
Andrew R. Smarick, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Ed.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Guffrie M. Smith, Jr., 2017; Michele J. Guyton, Ph.D., 2019; Stephanie R. Iszard, 2019; Laura E. Weeldreyer, 2019; Justin M. Hartings, Ph.D., 2020; Michael D. Phillips, 2020; David M. Steiner, Ph.D., 2020; Rose Maria Li, Ph.D., 2021; Col. Irene M. Zoppi Rodriguez, Ph.D., 2021.
Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Kyle Smith, student, 2018
Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
(R00A0101, formerly 36.01.01.01)
FY2017 appropriation: $11,975,926; authorized positions: 73.1
Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (appointed by State Board of Education to 4-year term), 2020
(410) 767-0462
e-mail:
karen.salmon@maryland.gov
AUDIT OFFICE
Channel D. Sumpter, Director (410) 767-8856
e-mail: channel.sumpter@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF EDUCATION POLICY & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Tiffany Johnson Clark, Esq., Deputy Director, Government Relations (410) 767-0090
Vacancy, Executive Director (410) 767-0469
e-mail: tiffany.clark1@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Appointed by the Governor: Pamela M. Brown, Ph.D.; Lisa J. Davis; Barbara N. Squires. Terms expire 2015.
Crystal Barksdale; Teresa L. Bridger, Ph.D.; Janice M. Davis; Flora Gee; A. Blaine Hawley; Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner, Ph.D.; Diana Ellen Mellott; Deborah C. Somerville, R.N.; Colleen Wilburn. Terms expire 2016.
Pradip K. Ghosh; Elizabeth Hall; Lauren E. Moskowitz; Devon Rothschild; Susan N. Weber. Terms expire 2017.
Mary Margaret Dammeyer; Meena Gaafer; Celester A. (Les) Hall; Theresa W. Saunders; Claudia N. Simmons; Anita Turner Wilkins; Duane E. Yoder. Terms expire 2018.
Loretta I. Hoepfner; Dorothy Stoltz. Terms expire 2019.
Steven R. Hicks; Rachel Beth London, Esq.; Carole E. Miller; Christina Peusch; Margaret E. Williams. Terms expire 2021.
Appointed by Senate President: Nancy J. King
Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg
Ex officio: Dennis R. Schrader, Secretary of Health; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Arlene F. Lee, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children; Elizabeth A. Kelley, Acting Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development; Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent for Special Education and Early Intervention Services; Elizabeth A. Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care; Cynthia LaMarca Lessner, Coordinator, Head-Start Collaboration.
EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE
Staff: Mary L. Gable (410) 767-0473; e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
Cheryl A. Bost; Kenya Y. Campbell; Nona O. Carroll; Amanda S. Conn, Esq.; Latisha Corey; S. Dallas Dance, Ph.D.; 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.; one vacancy.
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: Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D. (410) 767-0518; e-mail: lynne.gilli@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; Brooke J. Hodges; Sandra Holt; Jonathan Iwry; Marjorie R. Lohnes; Robin McKinney; Lourdes Montes-Greenan; Kathleen Murphy; Donna R. Olszewski; Luke J. Rhine; J. Michael Riley; Stuart L. Ritter; Christa Spalding; Dixie L. Stack; Jane R. Stern; Margaret O. Woodside.
FINE ARTS EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL
MARYLAND STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
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
Brian J. Griffith, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council)
Representing State Dept. of Education: G. Stewart Eidel
Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Erin S. Penniston
Representing State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness: Charles F. Chester, Esq.
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 institution of higher education: Heather Crowe, Ph.D.
Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Elizabeth Ysla Leight
Representing Maryland State Teachers Association: Elizabeth H. Weller
Representing Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Frances Hughes Glendening
Representing Maryland Association of Counties: Jennifer R. Terrasa, Esq.
Representing Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Renee M. Spence
Representing Professional Organization for Health & Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance: Elaine Lindsay
Representing Special Olympics of Maryland: Nathaniel Garland
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
PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH (P-TECH) SCHOOLS STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUP
Co-Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
RACE-TO-THE-TOP PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION WORK GROUP
TEACHER INDUCTION, RETENTION & ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2016 WORK GROUP
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING
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.
Staff: (410) 767-0352
Staff: Bruce D. Riegel, Ed.D. (410) 767-0527; e-mail: bruce.riegel@maryland.gov
Keri M. Guilbault, Ed.D., Co-Chair, 2018
Theresa Jackson, Co-Chair, 2016
Staff: Deborah Grinnage-Pulley (410) 767-0354; e-mail: deborah.grinnage-pulley@maryland.gov
Christopher C. Hersl (410) 767-0327; e-mail: christopherc.hersl@maryland.gov
Ginny Popiolek, Co-Chair (chosen by Advisory Council)
Staff: Patricia M. Mikos (410) 767-0186; e-mail: patricia.mikos@maryland.gov
Co-Chair: James D. Fielder, Jr., Secretary of Higher Education
Staff: Kelly Meadows (410) 767-0407; e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
Sarah D. Spross, Chair
Tess Blumenthal; Amanda S. Conn, Esq.; Emily A. Dow, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Linda Gronberg-Quinn; Deborah S. Kraft, Ph.D.; Nancy S. Shapiro, Ph.D.; Rowena Shurn; Jack R. Smith, Ph.D.; Annette Wallace; Laura E. Weeldreyer.
Staff: Valerie A. Emrich (410) 767-0382; e-mail: valerie.emrich@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
William W. Reinhard, Executive Director, Communications (410) 767-0477; e-mail: william.reinhard@maryland.gov
Darla F. Strouse, Ed.D., Executive Director, Partnerships (410) 767-0369; e-mail: darla.strouse@maryland.gov
OMBUDSMAN
Teresa D. Dantzler, Ombudsman (410) 767-0114; e-mail: teresa.dantzler1@maryland.gov
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
Kristy L. Michel, Deputy State Superintendent for Finance & Administration, & Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-0011
e-mail: kristy.michel@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OFA/index.aspx
OFFICE OF FISCAL PLANNING, RESEARCH, & EVALUATION
Donna M. Gunning, Director (410) 767-0757
e-mail: donna.gunning@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
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0105)
FY2017 appropriation: $6,661,167; authorized positions: 25
Antonio J. Herrera, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0861
e-mail: antonio.herrera@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OIT/index.aspx
OPERATIONS
Vacancy, Deputy Chief Information Officer (401) 767-0062
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Gregory K. Talley, Coordinator (410) 767-0075; e-mail: greg.talley@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
(R00A0102, formerly 36.01.01.02)
FY2017 appropriation: $7,813,562; authorized positions: 62.5
Monica L. Kearns, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-2072
e-mail: monica.kearns@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DBS/index.aspx
James M. Clark, Director (410) 767-0124
e-mail: jim.clark@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
Reham I. Greene, Chief (410) 767-0130
e-mail:
reham.greene1@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
June B. Dwyer, Chief (410) 767-0124
e-mail:
june.dwyer@maryland.gov
BUDGET BRANCH
Christy L. Shockley, Chief (410) 767-4419
e-mail: christy.shockley@maryland.gov
FINANCE, REPORTING & COORDINATION BRANCH
Latanya S. McEachin, Chief (410) 767-0528
e-mail: latanya.mceachin@maryland.gov
DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2017 appropriation: $11,423,472; authorized positions: 65
Suzanne R. Page, Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 554-9385; 1-888-554-0334 (toll free)
e-mail: suzanne.page@maryland.gov
e-mail:
dors@dors.state.md.us
web: http://dors.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
www.dors.state.md.us
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Michael A. Bullis; Timothy W. Daly; Alfred Sonnenstrahl. Terms expire 2014.
Andrew Cohen; Christopher E. Conklin; Paulette Epps; William Stocker. Terms expire 2015.
Thomas F. Laverty; Marsha Legg; Diane N. Pabich; Mat Rice; Barry Shaw; Christy H. Stuart; Zosia Zaks. Terms expire 2016.
Cindy R. LaBon; Anil Lewis; Suzanne R. Page; Michael C. Whitehill. Terms expire 2017.
Joseph Barrett; Katja L. Fort Rhoden; Jani M. Willis. Terms expire 2018.
M. Josieanne Thomas. Term expires 2019.
Ex officio: Suzanne R. Page, Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
George B. Albright III, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor (410) 308-4377
CLAIMS ADJUDICATION UNIT
REHABILITATION SERVICES
FACILITY OPERATIONS
FISCAL OPERATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
PROGRAM INCOME
PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND & LOWER EASTERN SHORE (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, & Worcester counties)
REGION 3: BALTIMORE CITY & EASTERN BALTIMORE COUNTY
REGION 5: CENTRAL MARYLAND & UPPER EASTERN SHORE (Baltimore County & Cecil, Harford, Howard & Kent counties)
REGION 6: MONTGOMERY & PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTIES
WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
ATHLETICS
JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAM
S. Beth J. Hart, Director (410) 767-6284
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Elizabeth G. Biser, 2014; Robert Murphy, 2014; Molly M. Green, 2019; Kevin D. Smith, 2019; five vacancies.
Appointed by Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland: one vacancy
Appointed by Maryland Association of Boards of Education: one vacancy
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; David A. Cox, Ed.D., Allegany County Superintendent of Schools, 2016; Bernard J. Sadusky, Ed.D., Executive Director, Maryland Association of Community Colleges.
JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
BACKBONE MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
CHELTENHAM YOUTH FACILITY
GREEN RIDGE YOUTH CENTER
J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER
MEADOW MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
SAVAGE MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
THOMAS J. S. WAXTER CHILDREN'S CENTER
VICTOR CULLEN CENTER
WESTERN MARYLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER
PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
OFFICE OF SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS
SCHOOL FACILITIES BRANCH
DIVISION OF EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Louise E. DeJesu; Bryan D. Powell, Ed.D.; Karen L. Roe, Ph.D. Terms expire 2016.
Charles G. Hagan; Mary Ellen Lewis, Ed.D.; Barbara M. Palmer, Ph.D.; Debra A. Poese. Terms expire 2017.
Peter F. Baily; Jennifer Berkley; Kandace M. Hoppin; Alyssia J. James, Ed.D; Philip S. Kauffman; Dawn T. Pipkin; Geralda V. Thompson. Terms expire 2018.
Catherine M. Alfree, Ed.D.; John L. Mayo, Ed.D.; Kristine E. McGee, Ed.D.; Karen R. Saar. Terms expire 2019.
Maleeta Kitchen; Christopher W. Lloyd; Kelli Midgley. Terms expire 2020.
Ex officio: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROVAL BRANCH
PROGRAM APPROVAL & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
DIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Christy G. Thompson, Ed.D., Division Executive Director (410) 767-0292
RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
STUDENT SERVICES & STRATEGIC PLANNING BRANCH
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SECTION
Katherine A. (Kate) Connor, M.D., Chair (chosen by Council), 2019
Appointed by Governor: Uma S. Ahluwalia, 2017; Jennifer L. Dahl, 2017; Arethusa S. Kirk, 2017; Sharon L. Morgan, 2017; Maura J. Rossman, M.D., 2017; Raquel E. Samson, 2017; Letitia Dzirasa, M.D., 2018; Jean-Marie Kelly, 2018; Mary C. (Cathy) Allen, 2019; John B. Gaddis, Ed.D., 2019; Nicole A. Johnson, 2019; Barbara A. Masiulis, 2019; two vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President: Richard S. Madaleno, Jr.
Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison
Ex officio (nonvoting): Kristina A. Kyles-Smith, Ed.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Chad L. Perman, designee of Secretary of Health; Howard M. Haft, M.D., Interim Executive Director, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange; Allan A. Anderson, M.D., Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.
STUDENT SERVICES & SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES SECTION
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
EXTENDED LEARNING SECTION
MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL COUNCILS
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
DIVISION OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL BRANCH
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT & ASSESSMENT SERVICES BRANCH
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SYSTEMS BRANCH
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
HEALTH SECTION
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECTION
READING & ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
GIFTED & TALENTED SECTION
WORLD LANGUAGES SECTION
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES
PLANNING & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
SPECIAL PROJECTS
OFFICE OF CHILD CARE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
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; Elizabeth Huffman; John T. Krupinsky; Deborah Lovett; Raymond C. O'Brocki III; Angie Robinson; Stephen Rohde; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.
Dorothy Adams; Crystal M. Barksdale; Shannon Burroughs-Campbell; Jacqueline R. Douge, M.D.; William H. Fields; Jacqueline N. Grant; Celester A. (Les) Hall, Jr.; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Diane Mellott. Terms expire 2019.
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: one vacancy
Representing State Department of Education: Elizabeth A. Kelley, Acting Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development; Elizabeth A. Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care.
COUNSEL
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
CREDENTIALING
LICENSING
BALTIMORE CITY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
BALTIMORE COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
CARROLL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
FREDERICK COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
HOWARD COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties)
NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Cecil & Harford Counties)
SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
UPPER EASTERN SHORE CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's & Talbot Counties)
WESTERN MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties)
GARRETT COUNTY FIELD OFFICE (Tuesdays & Thursdays only)
MARYLAND EXCELS BRANCH
COLLABORATION & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
JUDITH P. HOYER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT (JUDY CENTERS) PROGRAM
EARLY LEARNING BRANCH
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Valerie Ashton-Thomas; Margaret C. Berman; Mary L. LaCasse. Terms expire 2017.
Nancy J. Egan, Esq.; Marcella E. Franczkowski; Elizabeth A. Kelley; Cecilia Leger; Abila Tazanu, M.D. Terms expire 2018.
Laura Barbee-Matthews; Cynthia Bouchard; Curtisha Hopkins; Mi Ji Kim; Mary L. O'Connor Leppert; Shannon Z. McRae; Karen Mull; Sarah C. James Nadiv; Natasha Fields Ramberg; Linnette Rivera; Elizabeth Snyder; FloJean Speck. Terms expire 2019.
Representing Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council: Rachel B. London, Esq.; Shannon Z. McRae.
MONITORING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
FAMILY SUPPORT & DISPUTE RESOLUTION BRANCH
FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION BRANCH
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
INTERAGENCY INITIATIVES
PERFORMANCE SUPPORT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
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
EARLY EDUCATION SECTION
SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION SECTION
POLICY & ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
POLICY & DATA SECTION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & MONITORING BRANCH
NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION
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MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
Staff: Suzanne R. Page (410) 554-9385; e-mail:
suzanne.page@maryland.gov
web: http://msrc.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Jeffrey A. Moran, Chair (chosen by Council), 2015
Kimberlee C. Schultz, Public Affairs Officer (410) 554-9435; e-mail:
kimberlee.schultz@maryland.gov
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2017 appropriation: $42,183,943; 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
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT
Joseph R. Simonik, Assistant Director, Support Services (410) 308-4370; e-mail:
joe.simonik@ssa.gov
William D. Stancil, Assistant Director, Operations (410) 308-4364OFFICE FOR BLINDNESS & VISION SERVICES
(R00A0124)
FY2017 appropriation: $8,255,172; authorized positions: 43
Toni A. March, Director (410) 554-9219
e-mail:
toni.march@maryland.govBUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Anna E. Kim, Assistant Director (410) 554-9450; e-mail:
anna.kim@maryland.gov
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
James E. Buckmaster, Chief (410) 554-9568; e-mail:
jim.buckmaster@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 554-9421
Denise L. Metzger, Personnel Administrator (410) 554-9393; e-mail:
denise.metzger@maryland.gov
Randall A. Diehl, Chief (410) 554-9419; e-mail:
randy.diehl@maryland.gov
Thomas D. Scheurich, Chief (410) 554-9307; e-mail:
thomas.scheurich@maryland.gov
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)
FY2017 appropriation: $33,833,218; authorized positions: 200
Vacancy, Director (410) 554-9410
REGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties)
Adele W. Connolly, Director (301) 733-1341; e-mail:
adele.connolly@maryland.gov
Michelle R. Stewart, Director (410) 974-7604; e-mail:
michelle.stewart@maryland.gov
James Michael Breeden, Director (410) 333-6109; e-mail:
james.breeden@maryland.gov
Matthew S. Jackson, Director (410) 321-2395; e-mail:
matthew.jackson@maryland.gov
Laura E. (Beth) Lash, Director (301) 306-3600; e-mail:
laura.lash@maryland.gov
(R00A0122)
FY2017 appropriation: $9,399,867; authorized positions: 92.5
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail:
michaele.jackson@maryland.gov
SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS
Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D., Deputy State Superintendent for School Effectiveness, & Chief Performance Officer (410) 767-0464
e-mail: sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OSE/index.aspx
PUPIL TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
Gabriel D. Rose, Director (410) 767-0209; e-mail: gabriel.rose1@maryland.gov
Robert A. (Andy) Warner, Executive Director (410) 767-0376
e-mail: robert.warner1@maryland.gov
(R00A0115)
FY2017 appropriation: $17,456,848; 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
e-mail: beth.hart@maryland.gov
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
Crystal N. Fleming-Brice, Field Director, Instruction & Student Support Services (410) 767-3185; e-mail: crystal.fleming-brice@maryland.gov
Anna Lisa Nelson, Field Director, Operations (410) 767-0500; e-mail: annalisa.nelson@maryland.gov
ALFRED D. NOYES CENTER
Kimberly B. Pogue, Principal (301) 315-1622; e-mail: kimberly.pogue@maryland.gov
Daniel B. Gardner, Principal (443) 844-5021; e-mail: daniel.gardner@maryland.gov
Ivor D. Mitchell, Principal (443) 263-8196; e-mail: ivor.mitchell@maryland.gov
Marilyn Myers, Principal (410) 663-7732; e-mail: marilyn.myers@maryland.gov
Aaron S. Hippolyte, Principal (301) 396-5062; e-mail: aaron.hippolyte@maryland.gov
Angelique E. Aman, Principal (301) 478-2930; e-mail: angelique.aman1@maryland.gov
Dena M. Evelo, Principal (410) 778-6444, ext. 154; e-mail: dena.evelo@maryland.gov
Dena M. Evelo, Principal (443) 523-1542; e-mail: dena.evelo@maryland.gov
Angelique E. Aman, Principal (301) 478-2930; e-mail: angelique.aman1@maryland.gov
Daniel B. Gardner, Principal (443) 844-5021; e-mail: daniel.gardner@maryland.gov
Prakash M. Anthony, Principal (301) 362-6233; e-mail: prakash.anthony1@maryland.gov
Keisha McCoy-Dailey, Principal (301) 739-7779; e-mail: keisha.mccoy-dailey@maryland.gov
Keisha McCoy-Dailey, Principal (301) 745-6065; e-mail: keisha.mccoy-dailey@maryland.gov
Kristina A. Kyles-Smith, Ed.D., Career & Technology Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail:
kristina.kyles-smith@maryland.gov
Stephanie L. Biggus, Computer Network Specialist (410) 767-2839; e-mail: stephanie.biggus@maryland.gov
Keisha D. Matthews, Curriculum Coordinator (410) 767-7549; e-mail: keisha.matthews@maryland.gov
Deborah M. Gibson, Guidance & Student Records Coordinator (410) 767-3508; e-mail: deborah.gibson@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
(R00A0107)
FY2017 appropriation: $9,901,855; 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
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0097
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2017 appropriation: $2,677,012; 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
Darren R. Hornbeck, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2020
CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Kelly Smink-Meadows, Chief (410) 767-0406
e-mail:
kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
Alexandra R. Cambra, Chief (410) 767-0407
e-mail:
alexandra.cambra@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0389
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2017 appropriation: $5,275,212; 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
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
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
Ernestine (Tina) McKnight, Director (410) 767-0310
e-mail: tina.mcknight@maryland.gov
FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
Veronica Simmons, Chief (410) 767-3677; e-mail: veronica.simmons@maryland.gov
Gail Clark Dickson, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-5153; e-mail:
gail.dickson@maryland.gov
Walter J. Sallee, Director (410) 767-1407
e-mail: walter.sallee@maryland.gov
CULTURE & CLIMATE SECTION
Deborah D. Nelson, Chief (410) 767-0294; e-mail: deborah.nelson@maryland.gov
Alicia L. Mezu, Team Leader (410) 767-0353; e-mail: alicia.mezu@maryland.gov
MARYLAND COUNCIL ON ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Staff: vacancy (410) 767-0353
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-3364
Vanessa J. Diggs, Director (410) 767-0653
e-mail: vanessa.diggs@maryland.gov
CHARACTER EDUCATION OFFICE
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-0047
Kelly M. Coates, Chief (410) 767-0561; e-mail: kelly.coates@maryland.gov
Lance Ledebur, Executive Director (410) 767-0957; e-mail: lance.ledebur@maryland.gov
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 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL 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
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2017 appropriation: $3,087,304; 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
Vacancy, Manager (410) 767-0518
Patricia M. Mikos, Chief (410) 767-0186
e-mail: patricia.mikos@maryland.gov
Jeanne-Marie S. Holly, Chief (410) 767-0182
e-mail: jeanne-marie.holly@maryland.gov
(R00A0104 & R00A0111)
FY2017 appropriation: $53,106,659; authorized positions: 64
Angela Holocker, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0316
e-mail: angela.holocker@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/index.aspx
Chandra K. Haislet, Chief (410) 767-0025
e-mail: chandra.haislet1@maryland.gov
web: http://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/
CURRICULUM
Bruce A. Lesh, Director (410) 767-0348; e-mail: bruce.lesh@maryland.gov
FINE ARTS SECTION
Kenneth W. Skrzesz, Coordinator (410) 767-0352; e-mail: kenneth.skrzesz@maryland.gov
Christopher C. Hersl, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: christopherc.hersl@maryland.gov
Debra L. Ward, Coordinator (410) 767-0355; e-mail: debra.ward@maryland.gov
Christopher C. Hersl, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: christopherc.hersl@maryland.gov
Ava B. Spencer, Coordinator (410) 767-0830; e-mail: ava.spencer@maryland.gov
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
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-0519
Cecilia J. Roe, Director (410) 767-0574; e-mail: cecilia.roe@maryland.gov
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
Bruce D. Riegel, Ed.D., Lead Specialist (410) 767-0527; e-mail: bruce.riegel@maryland.gov
Bonnie M. Pechulis, Specialist (410) 767-0331; e-mail: bonnie.pechulis@maryland.gov
Valerie A. Emrich, Director (410) 767-0382; e-mail: valerie.emrich@maryland.gov
Douglas A. Strader, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0048
e-mail: douglas.strader@maryland.gov
(R00A0110)
FY2017 appropriation: $60,203,120; authorized positions: 166
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Acting Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0342
e-mail: elizabeth.kelley@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DECD/index.aspx
CHILD-CARE DISPUTE RESOLUTION WORK GROUP
Staff: Tabatha (T. J.) Bennett (410) 767-6786; e-mail: t.j.bennett@maryland.gov
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Dolores R. Harmon; Sharon Holloway; Paula D. Johnson; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Diane Mellott; Jennifer A. Nizer; Theresa Rivers; Stephen Rohde; Sandra L. Smothers; Jana A. Walker.
Michele A. Goady, Manager (410) 767-0341; e-mail: michele.goady@maryland.gov
(formerly N00D01, 33.04.01)
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Director (410) 767-7806
e-mail: elizabeth.kelley@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CHILD CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Lindi M. Budd (410) 767-1250; e-mail: linda.budd@maryland.gov
Christina Peusch, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2018
Christle Sheppard Southall, Counsel (410) 767-7829; e-mail: christle.sheppard-southall@maryland.gov
Rene D. Williams, Director (410) 767-7845; e-mail: rene.williams@maryland.gov
Angeline M. Bishop-Oshoko, Manager (410) 767-6916; e-mail: angeline.bishop-oshoko@maryland.gov
Paula D. Johnson, Manager (410) 569-8071, (410) 332-4622; e-mail: paula.johnson@maryland.gov
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Renee D. Woodard, Regional Manager (410) 514-7861; e-mail: renee.woodard@maryland.gov
Loretta P. Wallace, Regional Manager (410) 554-8316; e-mail: loretta.wallace@maryland.gov
Janette A. Stewart, Regional Manager (410) 583-6214; e-mail: janette.stewart@maryland.gov
Louis A. Valenti, Regional Manager (410) 549-6492; e-mail: louis.valenti@maryland.gov
Dolores R. Harmon, Regional Manager (301) 696-9766, ext. 302; 1-800-344-2230 (toll free); e-mail: dolores.harmon@maryland.gov
Louis A. Valenti, Jr., Regional Manager (410) 750-8779; e-mail: louis.valenti@maryland.gov
Carl L. Eggleston, Regional Manager (240) 314-1400; 1-800-648-3112 (toll free); e-mail: carl.eggleston@maryland.gov
Danita Moore, Regional Manager (301) 333-6943; e-mail: danita.moore@maryland.gov
Suzanne R. Ruark, Regional Manager (410) 713-3430; 1-800-343-1653 (toll free); e-mail: suzanne.ruark@maryland.gov
Katherine E. (Beth) O'Connor, Regional Manager (410) 272-5358; 1-800-343-0955 (toll free); e-mail: katherine.o'connor@maryland.gov
Susan C. Copsey, Regional Manager (301) 475-3770; 1-800-874-6797 (toll free); e-mail: susan.copsey@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Regional Manager (410) 819-5801; 1-800-637-5563 (toll free)
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
Dawna M. Rodeheaver (301) 334-3426; e-mail: dawna.rodeheaver@maryland.gov
Lindi M. Budd, Manager (410) 767-4623; e-mail: linda.budd@maryland.gov
Cynthia 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.
Cheryl L. DeAtley, Coordinator (410) 767-0586; e-mail: cheryl.deatley@maryland.gov
Judith C. Walker, Coordinator (410) 767-6549
e-mail: judith.walker@maryland.gov
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2017 appropriation: $11,752,949; 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
Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2018
Karen Larenas, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2019
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Monitoring Specialist (410) 767-0249; e-mail: linda.bluth@maryland.gov
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
Vacancy, Supervisor (410) 767-0947
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
Linda M. Leslie, Chief (410) 767-1446; e-mail: linda.leslie@maryland.gov
Sheila F. Philip, J.D., Chief (410) 767-0233; e-mail: sheila.philip@maryland.gov
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
Kelly Meissner, Chair, 2019
M. Kathleen Kaufman, Vice-Chair, 2018
Karla M. Marty, Chief (410) 767-0256; e-mail: karla.marty@maryland.gov
Nancy M. Vorobey, Chief (410) 767-0234; e-mail: nancy.vorobey@maryland.gov
Marsye W. Kaplan, Chief (410) 767-0256; e-mail: marsye.kaplan@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0242
MONITORING & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0263
Brian M. Morrison, Chief (410) 767-1028; e-mail: brian.morrison@maryland.gov
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
Cynthia L. Amirault, Chief (410) 767-1425; e-mail: cynthia.amirault@maryland.gov
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