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 Maryland Manual On-Line, 2020

July 31, 2020

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STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

[photo, Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland] Amalie E. Brandenburg, Deputy State Superintendent for Finance & Administration, & Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-0011
Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D., Deputy State Superintendent for School Effectiveness, & Chief Performance Officer (410) 767-0464
Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, & Chief Academic Officer (410) 767-0651
Jennifer Judkins, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Assessment, Accountability, & Information Technology (410) 767-0316
Christy L. Shockley, Assistant State Superintendent, Business Services (410) 767-2072
Tiara D. Booker-Dwyer, Assistant State Superintendent, Career & College Readiness (410) 767-0158
Marcia A. Sprankle, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement, & Professional Learning (410) 767-0348
Steven R. Hicks, Assistant State Superintendent, Early Childhood Development (410) 767-0342

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

[photo, Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland] Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent, Early Intervention & Special Education Services (410) 767-0238
Sarah D. Spross, Assistant State Superintendent, Educator Certification & Program Approval (410) 767-0386
Scott A. Dennis, Assistant State Superintendent, Rehabilitation Services (410) 554-9385
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent, Student Support, Academic Enrichment, & Educational Policy (410) 767-0472
Elizabeth M. Kameen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6451

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

Agencies

Budget

Functions

Historical Evolution

Organizational Chart

Organizational Structure

Origin

Reports

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Clarence C. Crawford, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2022
Jean C. Halle, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023
Rose Maria Li, Ph.D., 2021; Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, D.A., 2021; Brig. Gen. Warner I. Sumpter, 2021; Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D., 2022; Rachel L. McCusker, 2022; Gail H. Bates, 2023; Charles R. Dashiell, Jr., Esq., 2023; Lori A. Morrow, 2023; Shawn D. Bartley, Esq., 2024; Susan J. Getty, Ed.D., 2024; Holly C. Wilcox, Ph.D., 2024..

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Jason T. Wu, student, 2021

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools

OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(R00A0101, formerly 36.01.01.01)
FY2020 appropriation: $16,181,963; authorized positions: 102.4
Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (appointed by State Board of Education to 4-year term), 2021
(410) 767-0462
e-mail: karen.salmon@maryland.gov

[photo, Children's mural, Anne Arundel County Animal Control Section, 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, Maryland]

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

        Valerie A. Ashton-Thomas; Elizabeth Hall; Keri W. Hyde; Rachel Beth London, Esq.; Robin Freese Mellen; Carole E. Miller; Christina Peusch; Laura E. Weeldreyer. Terms expire 2021.

        Mary Margaret Dammeyer; Meena Gaafar; Kim M. Lightfoot; Charlene M. Muhammad. Terms expire 2022.

        Carole A. Williamson. Term expires 2024.

        Appointed by Senate President: Nancy J. King

        Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg

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

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

        Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools

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

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

        Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools

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

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

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

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

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

        MARYLAND STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION
        Staff: Bruce D. Riegel, Ed.D. (410) 767-0527; e-mail: bruce.riegel@maryland.gov

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

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

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

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

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

        Representing State Dept. of Education: G. Stewart Eidel

        Representing Maryland Dept. of Health: Kristi G. Pier

        Representing State Advisory Council on Health & Wellness: one vacancy

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

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

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

        Representing American Cancer Society: Sherry McCammon

        Representing American Diabetes Association: Katherine Rogers

        Representing American Heart Association: Michaeline R. Fedder

        Representing Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Frances Hughes Glendening

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

        Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Elizabeth Ysla Leight

        Representing Maryland State Teachers Association: Elizabeth H. Weller

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

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

        Representing Special Olympics of Maryland: Nathaniel Garland

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

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

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

      OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
      Tiffany Johnson Clark, Esq., Director (410) 767-0090; e-mail: tiffany.clark1@maryland.gov
      Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-0090
      web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/gov-rel/index.aspx

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

    COUNSEL
    Elliott L. Schoen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6451; e-mail:     elliott.schoen@maryland.gov
    Vacancy, Deputy Counsel (410) 576-6453

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Amalie E. Brandenburg, Deputy State Superintendent for Finance & Administration, & Chief Operating Officer (410) 767-0011
e-mail: amalie.brandenburg@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OFA/index.aspx

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

[photo, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, 300 North Gay St., Baltimore, Maryland]


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

[photo, Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center, Department of Juvenile Services, 405 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, Maryland]

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

DIVISION OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION & PROGRAM APPROVAL
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,775,451; authorized positions: 23
Sarah D. Spross, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0386
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
e-mail: sarah.spross@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/index.aspx

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

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

      Jennifer Berkley; Geralda V. Thompson. Terms expire 2018.

      Kristine E. McGee, Ed.D.; Karen R. Saar; Jamelyn C. Tobery-Nystrom, Ed.D. Terms expire 2019.

      Darren R. Hornbeck; Maleeta Kitchen; Kelli Midgley; Kindel T. Nash, Ph.D.; Debra A. Poese; one vacancy. Terms expire 2020.

      Linda M. Chinnia; Deborah Gartland, Ph.D.; Sandra L. Skordalos; Winora M. Taylor, Ed.D. Terms expire 2021.

      Louis M. D'Ambrosio; Patricia W. Saelens, Ed.D.; Jack R. Smith, Ph.D. Terms expire 2022.

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

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

[photo, Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland]


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

[photo, Children's mural, Anne Arundel County Animal Control Section, 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville, Maryland]

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

[photo, Talbot County Early Head Start school bus, Center for Children and Families, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland] COLLABORATION & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Cynthia M. LaMarca Lessner, Chief (410) 767-0337
e-mail: cynthia.lessner@maryland.gov

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

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