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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.

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: marylandpublicschools.org

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Staff: Anthony L. South (410) 767-0467; e-mail: tony.south@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Mary Kay Finan, Ed.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2015
Vacancy, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
Luisa Montero-Diaz, 2015; Sayed M. Naved, 2015; James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., 2016; Linda Eberhart, 2016; Larry Giammo, 2016; Sylvester J. Gates, Jr., Ph.D., 2017; Madhu Sidhu, 2017; Guffrie M. Smith, Jr., 2017; Chester E. Finn, Jr., Ed.D., 2018; Andrew R. Smarick, 2018.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Steven R. Priester, student, 2015

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

OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Eileen E. (Betty) Mack, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent (410) 767-0461; e-mail: betty.mack@maryland.gov
Debra J. Greenberg Lichter, Director, Departmental Coordination & National Legislation (410) 767-0507; e-mail: debra.lichter@maryland.gov
Cindy L. Hasselbring, Special Assistant for Special Projects (410) 767-0090; e-mail: cindy.hasselbring@maryland.gov
David A. Volrath, Teacher Principal Evaluation (TPE) Planning & Development Officer (410) 767-0504; e-mail: david.volrath@maryland.gov

STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Linda C. Zang (410) 767-0140; e-mail: linda.zang@maryland.gov

Chair (chosen by Governor): Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools

Appointed by the Governor: Pamela M. Brown, Ph.D.; Lisa J. Davis; Joseph Scott McMahan; Paula K. Minsk; Jeff Reed; Kathleen S. Reif; 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.

Michael Clark; Louise Joel Corwin; George P. Failla, Jr.; Pradip K. Ghosh; Rachel Beth London, Esq.; Nancy Newman; Jennifer A. Nizer; Margaret E. Williams. Terms expire 2017.

Mary Margaret Dammeyer; Meena Gaafer; Celester A. Hall; Theresa W. Saunders; Claudia N. Simmons; Anita Turner Wilkins; Duane E. Yoder. Terms expire 2018.

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy King

Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg

Ex officio: Van T. Mitchell, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Arlene F. Lee, Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children; Rolf H. Grafwallner, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development; Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent for Special Education and Early Intervention Services; Elizabeth Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care; Linda C. Zang, Coordinator, Head-Start Collaboration.

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

Chair: Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 2-year terms: Christina Andrews; Anna Bae; Earle Barnes; Tina Carrazco; Lynn Cullins; Tim Daghir; Elisia George; Michelle Green; Samuel Macer; Jeffrey R. Macris, Ph.D.; Wendy Panor; Susan M. Shaffer. Terms expire 2012.

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.

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: (410) 767-0363

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Susan M. Bounds, Chair, 2013
Elise Antoine; Linda E. Brody, Ed.D.; Kathleen W. Cecil; Katherine M. Chin; Paul E. Dunford; Phyllis Ettinger; Katherine C. Rigler; Steven Smalley; Penny Zimring; Helaine M. Zinamon. Terms expire 2013.

Donna M. Clem; Joseph Ganem, Ph.D.; Michele A. Goady. Terms expire 2014.

Maha Abdelkader; Marcia Cole; Susan Fischer; Heather Gilberry; Bertha Knight. Terms expire 2015.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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


Michael Charlton, Chair (chosen by Council)

Representing State Dept. of Education: Stewart Eidel

Representing Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene: Erin S. Penniston

Representing State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness: Charles F. Chester, Esq.

Representing local school systems: Matthew Augustin; Michael Charlton; Lorelee Farrell; Brian J. Griffith; Linda M. Kephart; Sally Nazelrod; Ginny Popiolek; LaDonna Schemm; Michael Senisi; fifteen vacancies.

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

Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Ray Leone

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

INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT & CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT TEAM (Baltimore City Special Education)
Staff: Glenda Harris (410) 767-0238; e-mail: gharris@msde.state.md.us

Chosen by State Superintendent of Schools:
Louis Brocato; Colleen A. Duffy; Glen Johnson; Martha Lehman; Kim Lewis; Kathleen McMahon; Willie A. Washington, Jr.

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

Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., 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; Clayton M. Wilcox, Ed.D., 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.

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; Joquetta Johnson; Erin E. Senior; Matthew C. Winner; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Valerie A. Emrich, Director, Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Office, State Department of Education.

CHIEF OF STAFF
John L. White, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0439
e-mail: johnl.white@maryland.gov

AUDIT OFFICE
Preston D. Alderman, Jr., Director (410) 767-0104; e-mail: preston.alderman@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, & GRANTS
Amy L. Bernstein, Executive Director, Communications (410) 767-0477; e-mail: amy.bernstein@maryland.gov
Christy G. Neill, Executive Director, Grants (410) 767-0369; e-mail: christy.neill@maryland.gov
Darla F. Strouse, Ed.D., Executive Director, Partnerships (410) 767-0369; e-mail: darla.strouse@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


OFFICE OF EDUCATION POLICY & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Amanda S. Conn, Esq., Executive Director (410) 767-0469
e-mail: amanda.conn@maryland.gov


Michial A. Gill, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Government Relations (410) 767-3170
e-mail: michial.gill@maryland.gov

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Renee E. Yarbough-Williams, Agency Equity Officer (410) 767-0426; e-mail: renee.yarbough-williams@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0105)
FY2015 appropriation: $6,045,844; authorized positions:
Peter F. Cevenini, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0861
e-mail: peter.cevenini@maryland.gov

APPLICATIONS
Dmitry Mukhin, Deputy Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0061; e-mail: dmitry.mukhin@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Ken Cheney, Deputy Chief Information Officer (401) 767-0062; e-mail: ken.cheney@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
(R00A0102, formerly 36.01.01.02)
FY2015 appropriation: $7,195,243; authorized positions:
Monica L. Kearns, Assistant State Superintendent for Business Services (410) 767-2072
e-mail: monica.kearns@maryland.gov

James M. Clark, Director (410) 767-0272
e-mail: jim.clark@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF LOCAL FINANCE REPORTING
Monica Benjamin, Chief (410) 767-0271; e-mail: monica.benjamin@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
H. Leon Langley, Director (410) 767-0209; e-mail: leon.langley@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTING BRANCH
Reham I. Greene, Chief (410) 767-0130
e-mail: reham.greene1@maryland.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
Teresa D. Dantzler, Chief (410) 767-0114
e-mail: teresa.dantzler1@maryland.gov

BUDGET BRANCH
Richard B. Baker, Chief (410) 767-4419
e-mail: richard.baker1@maryland.gov

FINANCE, REPORTING & COORDINATION BRANCH
Argenia S. Stewart, Chief (410) 767-0272
e-mail: argenia.stewart@maryland.gov

SCHOOL FACILITIES BRANCH
Barbara J. Bice, Chief (410) 767-0097
e-mail: barbara.bice@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2015 appropriation: $10,332,049; authorized positions:
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: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/rehabsvcs/
www.dors.state.md.us

MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
Staff: Polly G. Huston (410) 554-9437; e-mail: polly.huston@maryland.gov
web: http://MSRC.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx


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

Thomas J. Barkley; Mary L. Manzoni; M. Josieanne Thomas; one vacancy. Terms expire 2013.

Michael A. Bullis; Charles H. Crawford; Timothy W. Daly; Anil Lewis; Suzanne R. Page; Alfred Sonnenstrahl; Michael C. Whitehill. Terms expire 2014.

Andrew Cohen; Christopher E. Conklin; Laurie J. Elinoff; Paulette Epps; Jeffrey A. Moran; William Stocker. Terms expire 2015.

Thomas F. Laverty; Mary L. O'Connor; Mat Rice; Barry Shaw; Zosia Zaks. Terms expire 2016.

Ex officio: Suzanne R. Page, 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)
FY2015 appropriation: $36,439,487 authorized positions:
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)
FY2015 appropriation: $8,120,817; authorized positions:
Susan S. Schaffer, Director (410) 554-9219
e-mail: susan.schaffer@maryland.gov

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Barton B. Peeples, Assistant Director (410) 554-9450; e-mail: bart.peeples@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

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

FISCAL OPERATIONS
Robert M. Moulden, Chief (410) 554-9421; e-mail: robert.moulden@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
Thomas D. Scheurich, Chief (410) 554-9307; e-mail: thomas.scheurich@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2015 appropriation: $38,559,529; authorized positions:
Jo Anne P. Materkowski, Director (410) 554-9410
e-mail: joanne.materkowski@maryland.gov

REGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties)
Adele W. Connolly, Director (301) 791-4764; e-mail: adele.connolly@maryland.gov

REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties)
Yvonne R. Kranitz, Director (410) 974-7604; e-mail: yvonne.kranitz@maryland.gov

REGION 3: BALTIMORE CITY
James Michael Breeden, Director (410) 333-6109; e-mail: james.breeden@maryland.gov

REGION 4: EASTERN SHORE
Vacancy, Director (410) 546-1630

REGION 5: CENTRAL MARYLAND (Baltimore, Harford & Howard 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)
FY2015 appropriation: $9,225,865; authorized positions:
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail: michaele.jackson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF PROGRAM & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Polly G. Huston, Director (410) 554-9437
e-mail: polly.huston@maryland.gov

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

PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Catherine R. Drake, Community Rehabilitation Programs Specialist (410) 554-9440; e-mail: catherine.drake@maryland.gov
Derick Serra, Staff Development Specialist, (410) 554-9381; e-mail: derick.serra@maryland.gov

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Vacancy, Director (410) 554-9458

SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS

BREAKTHROUGH CENTER
Mary Minter, Ed.D., Interim Executive Director (410) 767-1036
e-mail: mary.minter@maryland.gov

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS BRANCH
Robin E. Ziegler, Chief (410) 767-0199
e-mail: robin.ziegler@maryland.gov
web: Eat Smart Maryland

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC POLICY & INNOVATION
(R00A0103)
FY2015 appropriation: $832,309; authorized positions:
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent for Academic Policy & Innovation (410) 767-0473
e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov
web: www.msde.maryland.gov/msde/divisions/leadership/

BRIDGE PLAN FOR ACADEMIC VALIDATION


CROSS-DIVISIONAL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0793


LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
Ilene J. Swirnow, Director (410) 767-5317
e-mail: ilene.swirnow@maryland.gov

RACE-TO-THE-TOP BRANCH
Vacancy, Technical Director (410) 767-0373


SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0321


DIVISION OF EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2015 appropriation: $2,844,210; authorized positions:
Sarah D. Spross, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0386
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
e-mail: sarah.spross@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/certification/

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD
Staff: Ruth A. Downs (410) 767-0385; e-mail: ruth.downs@maryland.gov


Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Cathy G. Cerveny, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2014

Colleen K. Eisenbeiser, Ph.D.; Darren R. Hornbeck; Maleeta Kitchen; Mary Ellen Lewis, Ed.D.; Christopher W. Lloyd; Barbara M. Palmer, Ph.D.; Theresa D. Stafford. Terms expire 2014.

Lorraine E. Cornish-Harrison; Ayana English-Brown; Ronald S. Goldblatt, Esq.; Alyssia J. James, Ed.D.; Dawn Pipkin; Valerie S. Sharpe. Terms expire 2015.

Merlyn M. Bell; Louise E. DeJesu; Linda M. Grillo, Ed.D.; Philip S. Kauffman; Donna Newcomer, Ed.D.; Bryan D. Powell, Ed.D.; Karen L. Roe, Ph.D.; Jamelyn C. Tobery-Nystrom, Ed.D. Terms expire 2016.

Ex officio: vacancy, designee of State Superintendent of Schools

CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0406


NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROVAL BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0407


PROGRAM APPROVAL & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Saroja R. Barnes, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0389
e-mail: saroja.barnes@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2015 appropriation: $6,294,323; authorized positions:
Kristina A. Kyles, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0275
e-mail: kristina.kyles@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/studentschoolsvcs

OFFICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Walter J. Sallee, Director (410) 767-0292; e-mail: walter.sallee@maryland.gov

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

CHARTER SCHOOLS
Dorian Barnes, Coordinator (410) 767-0366; e-mail: dorian.barnes@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/charter_schools/index.html

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, 2013; Earl Adams, Jr., 2015; Lynn Morrison Venetoulis, 2015; Morton P. Fisher, Jr., 2016; Dawn Kirstaetter, 2016.

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT BRANCH
Maria E. Lamb, Chief (410) 767-0278
e-mail: maria.lamb@maryland.gov

STUDENT SERVICES & ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS BRANCH
Walter J. Sallee, Acting Chief (410) 767-0292
e-mail: walter.sallee@maryland.gov

MARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE POLICY OFFICE
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-0297
MARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
(410) 767-0313

Judith R. Covich, Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2015

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D., 2011; Molly K. Marra, 2012; Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey, Ph.D., 2013; Albert A. Zachik, M.D., 2013; Susan M. Antol, 2014; Letitia T. Dzirasa, M.D., 2014; Khalid N. Mumin, Ed.D., 2014; Christine M. Perkey, 2014; Frances J. Caffie-Wright, 2015; Sara Rich, 2015; Donna M. Behrens, 2016; Francine J. Childs, 2016; Nancy A. Lever, Ph.D., 2016; Bryan Mroz, 2016; two vacancies.

Nominated by Senate President: Richard S. Madaleno, Jr.

Nominated by House Speaker: one vacancy

Ex officio: Nathan W. Bowen, designee of Secretary of Budget & Managment; Maria E. Lamb, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Melissa Schober, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Samir Malhotra, Secretary of Human Resources; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Kimberly Malat, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children.

SAFE SCHOOLS SECTION
Peter Singleton, Specialist (410) 767-0301; e-mail: peter.singleton@maryland.gov

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

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Vanessa J. Diggs, Chief (410) 767-0653
e-mail: vanessa.diggs@maryland.gov

CHARACTER EDUCATION OFFICE
Paula R. McCoach, Specialist (410) 767-0047; e-mail: pmccoach@msde.state.md.us

STUDENT LEADERSHIP & OUTREACH
Lance Ledebur, Specialist (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
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/servicelearning/

21st-CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
Kelly M. Rudd, After-School Programs Coordinator (410) 767-0561; e-mail: krudd@msde.state.md.us

TEACHING & LEARNING

DIVISION OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2015 appropriation: $3,142,398; authorized positions:
Vacancy, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0158
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/careertech/

STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ADULT & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Staff: Patricia H. Tyler (410) 767-1008; e-mail: patricia.tyler1@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Fred D. Mason, Jr., Chair
Carolyn E. Buser, Ph.D.; Robert A. Burns; Joann Crandall; Memo Diriker, Ph.D.; Karen Gianninoto; Nathalia Gordon; Ernest R. Grecco; Pat Hatch; Pamela Jablon; Paula M. Matthews; Dennis P. Mather; Marlene C. McLaurin; Jason Perkins-Cohen; Richard Ramsburg; Clifton G. Scott; Eric M. Seleznow; Barbara R. Scherr; Ann Vinup; James A. Williams.

STATE BOARD OF CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
State Board of Education constitutes State Board of Career & Technology Education
Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., President, 2014

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL BRANCH
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Manager (410) 767-0518
e-mail: lynne.gilli@maryland.gov

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT & ASSESSMENT SERVICES BRANCH
Patricia M. Mikos, Chief (410) 767-0186
e-mail: patricia.mikos@maryland.gov

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

JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAM
(R00A0115)
FY2015 appropriation: $13,789,297; authorized positions:
S. Beth J. Hart, Director (410) 767-6284
e-mail: beth.hart@maryland.gov

COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chair: Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Elizabeth G. Biser, 2014; Robert Murphy, 2014.

Ex officio: Lillian M. Lowery, State Superintendent of Schools; David R. Brinkley, Secretary of Budget & Management; Sam J. Abed, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Jennie C. Hunter-Cevera, Ph.D., Acting Secretary of Higher Education; David A. Cox, Ed.D., Allegany County Superintendent of Schools.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
Crystal 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

BACKBONE MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
Daniel B. Gardner, Principal (301) 895-5405; e-mail: daniel.gardner@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Ivor D. Mitchell, Principal (443) 263-8183; e-mail: ivor.mitchell@maryland.gov

CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
Vera V. Holley, Principal (410) 663-7732; e-mail: vera.holley@maryland.gov

CHELTENHAM YOUTH FACILITY
Prakash Anthony, Principal (301) 396-5062; e-mail: prakash.anthony1@maryland.gov

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

J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
Peggy M. Stanford, Principal (410) 778-6444, ext. 154; e-mail: peggy.stanford@maryland.gov

LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER
Peggy M. Stanford, Principal (443) 523-1531; e-mail: peggy.stanford@maryland.gov

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

SAVAGE MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
Daniel B. Gardner, Principal (301) 895-5405; e-mail: daniel.gardner@maryland.gov

THOMAS J. S. WAXTER CHILDREN'S CENTER
Angela Lingham, Principal (301) 362-6233; e-mail: angela.lingham@maryland.gov

VICTOR CULLEN CENTER
Carisa J. Bowman, Principal (301) 739-7779; e-mail: carisa.bowman@maryland.gov

WESTERN MARYLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER
Carisa J. Bowman, Principal (301) 745-6065; e-mail: carisa.bowman@maryland.gov

WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER HOUSE
Vera V. Holley, Principal (410) 230-3190; e-mail: vera.holley@maryland.gov

PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
Lori L. Kebetz, Academic Education Coordinator (410) 767-3185; e-mail: lori.kebitz@maryland.gov
Jennifer Griffin, Career & Technology Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail: jennifer.griffin@maryland.gov
Shaun Howard, Computer Network Specialist (410) 767-2839; e-mail: shaun.howard2@maryland.gov
Deborah Gibson, Guidance & Support Records Coordinator (410) 767-3508; e-mail: deborah.gibson@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Library Media Coordinator (410) 767-7547
Samuel J. Kratz, Special Education Coordinator (410) 767-3184; e-mail: samuel.kratz@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
(R00A0104 & R00A0111)
FY2015 appropriation: $43,282,085; authorized positions:
Henry R. Johnson, Jr., Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, & Accountability (410) 767-0316
e-mail: henry.johnson@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/instruction/

ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Chandra Haislet, Chief (410) 767-0025
e-mail: chandra.haislet1@maryland.gov
web: www.mdreportcard.org

CURRICULUM
Heather Lageman, Interim Director (410) 767-0348
e-mail: heather.lageman@maryland.gov

FINE ARTS SECTION
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 767-0352

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
Deborah Grinnage-Pulley, Specialist (410) 767-0354; e-mail: deborah.grinnage-pulley@maryland.gov
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
A. LeeAnn Hutchison, Specialist (410) 767-0330; e-mail: leeann.hutchison@maryland.gov

SOCIAL STUDIES
Bruce A. Lesh, Coordinator (410) 767-0519; e-mail: bruce.lesh@maryland.gov

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
George Newberry, Coordinator (410) 767-0441; e-mail: george.newberry@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

ADVANCED PLACEMENT & COLLEGE BOARD SECTION
Roni L. Jolley, Ed.D., Specialist (410) 767-0331; e-mail: rjolley@msde.state.md.us

ATHLETICS SECTION
Edward F. (Ned) Sparks, Executive Director (410) 767-0376; e-mail: edward.sparks@maryland.gov

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER REQUISITE & TITLE III SECTION
Ilhye Yoon, Specialist (410) 767-6577; e-mail: ilhye.yoon@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-3575

GIFTED & TALENTED SECTION
Wendy S. King, Specialist (410) 767-0363; e-mail: wendy.king@maryland.gov


WORLD LANGUAGES SECTION
Ruby Costea, Specialist (410) 767-3575; e-mail: ruby.costea@maryland.gov

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

PLANNING BRANCH
Douglas Strader, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0048
e-mail: douglas.strader@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2015 appropriation: $53,806,348; authorized positions:
Rolf H. Grafwallner, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development (410) 767-0342
e-mail: rolf.grafwallner@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/child_care/

CHILD-CARE DISPUTE RESOLUTION WORK GROUP
Staff: Tabatha (T. J.) Bennett (410) 767-6786; e-mail: t.j.bennett@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
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.

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

OFFICE OF CHILD CARE
(formerly N00D01, 33.04.01)
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Director (410) 767-7806
e-mail: elizabeth.kelley@maryland.gov

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Lindi M. Budd (410) 767-1250; e-mail: linda.budd@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Jennifer Nizer, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2015

Jennifer Arnaiz; John Krupinsky; Faith Miller; Stephen Rohde. Terms expire 2013.

Deborah G. Badawi, M.D.; Mark A. Bilger; Terry Bridger, Ph.D.; Katherine A. Garvey; Janice Gray; Judy Kalski; Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D.; Teresa Rivers. Terms expire 2014.

Mary Coster; Catherine L. Dougherty; Celester A. Hall, Jr.; Tracy Jost; Raymond C. O'Brocki III. Terms expire 2015.

Rebecca Friedman; one vacancy. Terms expire 2016.

Linda R. Ramsey. Term expires 2017.

Appointed by Senate President: William C. Ferguson IV

Appointed by House Speaker: vacancy

Representing State Department of Education: Rolf H. Grafwallner, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development; Elizabeth A. Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care.

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

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Blair, Director (410) 767-7845; e-mail: elizabeth.blair@maryland.gov

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

LICENSING
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

BALTIMORE CITY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Loretta P. Wallace, Regional Manager (410) 554-8316; e-mail: loretta.wallace@maryland.gov

BALTIMORE COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Mark A. McGinnity, Regional Manager (410) 583-6214; e-mail: mark.mcginnity@maryland.gov

CARROLL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Louis A. Valenti, Regional Manager (410) 549-6492; e-mail: louis.valenti@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
Louis A. Valenti, Jr., Regional Manager (410) 750-8779; e-mail: louis.valenti@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)
J. Price Shuler, Regional Manager (410) 819-5801; 1-800-637-5563 (toll free); e-mail: joseph.shuler@maryland.gov

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

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

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

MARYLAND EXCELS BRANCH
Lindi M. Budd, Manager (410) 767-4623; e-mail: linda.budd@maryland.gov

COLLABORATION & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Linda C. Zang, Chief (410) 767-0140
e-mail: linda.zang@maryland.gov

HEAD-START COLLABORATION
Linda C. Zang, Coordinator (410) 767-0140; e-mail: linda.zang@maryland.gov
MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEAD-START COLLABORATION NETWORK
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Co-Chair: Linda C. Zang, 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 CENTERS PROGRAM
Cheryl L. DeAtley, Coordinator (410) 767-0586; e-mail: cheryl.deatley@maryland.gov

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

DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
(R00A0117, formerly 36.01.01.17)
FY2015 appropriation: $2,397,617; authorized positions:
Irene M. Padilla, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0435
e-mail: irene.padilla@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/library/

MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON LIBRARIES
Secretary: Irene M. Padilla, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0435; e-mail: irene.padilla@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
M. Kiplinger Hine, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2017
Alease J. Wright, 2011; James H. Fish, 2015; Brien Poffenberger, 2015; Patricia Holts Fisher, 2016; Sharan D. Marshall, 2018; Alfred E. Martin, 2019.

Ex officio: Jennie C. Hunter-Cevera, Ph.D., Acting Secretary of Higher Education; Vernon A. Reid, Chair, Board of Trustees, Enoch Pratt Free Library; Jennifer J. Preece, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park; K. Lynn Wheeler, President, Maryland Library Association; Elizabeth Napier, President, Maryland Association of School Librarians.

DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Irene M. Padilla, Interim Coordinator (410) 767-0435; e-mail: irene.padilla@maryland.gov


DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
Leslie S. Bowman, Chief (410) 230-2454; 1-800-964-9209 (toll free); tdd: (410) 333-8679, 1-800-934-2541 (toll free)
e-mail: leslie.bowman@maryland.gov
web: www.lbph.lib.md.us

SPECIAL NEEDS LIBRARY
Francie Gillman, Librarian (240) 777-0960; tty: (301) 897-2217

PUBLIC LIBRARIES & STATE NETWORKING BRANCH
Dennis Nangle, Chief (410) 767-0443
e-mail: dennis.nangle@maryland.gov


Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland, January 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

YOUTH & FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES
Lissa M. Sundermann, Coordinator (410) 767-0450; e-mail: lissa.sundermann@maryland.gov

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2015 appropriation: $16,197,036; authorized positions:
Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0238
e-mail: marcella.franczkowski@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/
web: www.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
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/sicc

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2015


Karen Larenas, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2016

Carolyn P. Fiume; Guy J. Guzzone. Terms expire 2014.

Nancy J. Egan, Esq.; Marcella E. Franczkowski; Elizabeth A. Kelley; Amy N. Sargent, Ph.D. Terms expire 2015.

Laura Barbee-Matthews; Cynthia Bouchard; George P. Failla, Jr., Esq.; Natasha Fields; Curtisha Hopkins; Miji Kim; Mary L. O'Connor Leppert; Shannon Z. McRae; Karen Mull; Elizabeth Snyder; Erin Stauder. Terms expire 2016.

Valerie Ashton-Thomas; Debora G. Badawi, M.D.; Margaret C. Berman. Terms expire 2017.

one vacancy

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

INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT & CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT TEAM
Kathleen McMahon, Director of Instruction (410) 733-3071; e-mail: kmcmahon@msde.state.md.us

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 Wilson, Chief (410) 767-7770
e-mail: dori.wilson@maryland.gov

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

FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
Marjorie S. Shulbank, Supervisor (410) 767-0947; e-mail: marjorie.shulbank@maryland.gov

INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION BRANCH
Sheila F. Philip, J.D., Chief (410) 767-7197
e-mail: sheila.philip@maryland.gov

AUTISM WAIVER & HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES SECTION
Lin Leslie, Chief (410) 767-1446; e-mail: linda.leslie@maryland.gov

POLICY & ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Donna R. Riley, Chief (410) 767-0242
e-mail: donna.riley@maryland.gov

MONITORING & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Marsye Kaplan, Chief (410) 767-0263; e-mail: marsye.kaplan@maryland.gov

POLICY & DATA SECTION
Brian M. Morrison, Chief (410) 767-1028; e-mail: brian.morrison@maryland.gov

PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Paul E. Dunford, Chief (410) 767-0237
e-mail: paul.dunford@maryland.gov

SPECIAL EDUCATION STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Donna R. Riley (410) 767-0242; e-mail: donna.riley@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 6-year terms:
Kelly Meissner, Chair, 2016
Rhonda Creecy, Co-Chair, 2015


Lori Hall-Underwood; Kathy Kaufman; Marlo Lemon; Patricia Skelly; Denise Stamp; Carol Strootman. Terms expire 2015.

Mary Fairchild Baskar; Dorie Flynn; Martha Goodman; Yvonne Hu-Cotto; Dawn Koplos; Rachel B. London, Esq.; John T. McGinnis; Jacqueline Powell; Donna Riccobono; Sarah Wayland; seven vacancies. Terms expire 2016.

ASSESSMENT SECTION
Karen Browne Andrews, Chief (410) 767-0792; e-mail: karen.andrews@maryland.gov

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

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

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

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

INTERAGENCY RATES SECTION
Carmen A. Brown, Chief (410) 767-0233; e-mail: carmen.brown1@maryland.gov

INTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
Carmen A. Brown, Chair (410) 767-0233

Representing Dept. of Budget & Management: Shane T. Spencer

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

Representing Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene: Caroline Jones; Danielle Lyons.

Representing Dept. of Human Resources: Darlene Ham; Tennille Thomas; Anita T. Wilkins.

Representing Dept. of Juvenile Services: Jeannette M. Kinion; Ertha E. Sterling-Garrett; Margo M. Wilson.

Representing Governor's Office for Children: Patricia E. Arriaza; Daniel R. Feller.

NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION
Cynthia L. Amirault, Chief (410) 767-0253; e-mail: cynthia.amirault@maryland.gov

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