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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

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
S. James Gates, Jr., Ph.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2017
Madhu Sidhu, 2017; Guffrie M. Smith, Jr., 2017; Chester E. Finn, Jr., Ed.D., 2018; Michele J. Guyton, Ph.D., 2019; Stephanie R. Iszard, 2019; Laura E. Weeldreyer, 2019; Laurie S. Halverson, 2020; Jannette O'Neill-Gonzalez, 2020; Barbara J. Shreeve, 2020.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: David Edimo, student, 2017

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Karen B. Salmon, Ph.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
Vacancy, Special Assistant for Special Projects (410) 767-0090
David A. Volrath, Teacher Principal Evaluation (TPE) Planning & Development Officer (410) 767-0504; e-mail: david.volrath@maryland.gov

COST OF ADEQUACY OF EDUCATION FUNDING IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND STAKEHOLDER GROUP
Staff:
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/adequacystudy/

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Kristy L. Michel, Chair
Robert Berlow, Esq.; Nathan W. Bowen; Robert L. Caret, Ph.D.; Brian Dulay; Frances Hughes Glendening; Christopher J. Hartlove; Rachel H. Hise; LaBrina Hopkins; Geoffrey Newman; Brien J. Poffenberger; Robert Rankin; Bernard J. Sadusky, Ed.D.; Michael J. Sanderson; Richard Tyler; Rebecca Wagner; Janet S. Wilson, Ph.D.; Bebe Verdery.

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

Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by the Governor: Pamela M. Brown, Ph.D.; Lisa J. Davis; Joseph Scott McMahan; Paula K. Minsk; Jeff Reed; 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.; Christina Peusch; Susan N. Weber; 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.

Dorothy Stoltz. Term expires 2019.

Appointed by Senate President: Nancy J. King

Appointed by House Speaker: Samuel I. Rosenberg

Ex officio: Van T. Mitchell, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; 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 A. Kelley, Director, Office of Child Care; Linda C. Zang, 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:
Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., Chair
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; Rolf H. Grafwallner, Ph.D.; 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.

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.

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
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/giftedtalented/advisory_council.htm

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: 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


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 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; 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
Staff: Patricia M. Mikos (410) 767-0186; e-mail: patricia.mikos@maryland.gov

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

RACE-TO-THE-TOP PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION WORK GROUP


TEACHER INDUCTION, RETENTION & ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2016 WORK GROUP
Staff: Kelly Meadows (410) 767-0407; e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Sarah D. Spross, Chair
Amanda S. Conn, Esq.; Marietta A. English; James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D.; Linda Gronberg-Quinn; Deborah Kraft; Kimberlyn S. Pratesi; Nancy S. Shapiro, Ph.D.; Rowena Shurn; Renee M. Spence; Annette Wallace; Laura E. Weeldreyer.

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

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

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Anna M. Gannon, 2015; Anna Kassinger, 2015; Lisa Phipps, 2015; 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: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Valerie A. Emrich, Director, Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Office, State Department of Education.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Gayle P. Secrist, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0439
e-mail: gayle.secrist@maryland.gov

AUDIT OFFICE
Richard C. McElroy, Acting Director (410) 767-8856; e-mail: richard.mcelroy@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, & GRANTS
William W. Reinhard, Executive Director, Communications (410) 767-0477; e-mail: william.reinhard@maryland.gov


Tiara D. Booker-Dwyer, Ombudsman (410) 767-0177; e-mail: tiara.booker-dwyer@maryland.gov

Vacancy, Executive Director, Grants (410) 767-0369
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)
FY2017 appropriation: $6,661,167; authorized positions:
Antonio J. Herrera, Chief Information Officer (410) 767-0861
e-mail: antonio.herrera@maryland.gov

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

OPERATIONS
Kenneth T. 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)
FY2017 appropriation: $7,813,562; 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) 767-0124
e-mail: jim.clark@maryland.gov

BROADENING OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TODAY (BOOST) ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Monica L. Kearns (410) 767-2072; e-mail: monica.kearns@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/boost/index.html

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.

OFFICE OF LOCAL FINANCE REPORTING
Diane L. Naparstek, Chief (410) 767-0905; e-mail: diane.naparstek@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
Christy L. Shockley, Chief (410) 767-4419
e-mail: christy.shockley@maryland.gov

FINANCE, REPORTING & COORDINATION BRANCH
Argenia S. (Kim) 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)
FY2017 appropriation: $11,423,472; 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: Suzanne R. Page (410) 554-9385; e-mail: suzanne.page@maryland.gov
web: http://MSRC.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx


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

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
Kimberlee C. Schultz, Public Affairs Officer (410) 554-9435; e-mail: kimberlee.schultz@maryland.gov

DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2017 appropriation: $42,183,943; 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)
FY2017 appropriation: $8,255,172; authorized positions:
Susan S. Schaffer, Director (410) 554-9219
e-mail: susan.schaffer@maryland.gov

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Anna E. Kim, Assistant Director (410) 554-9450; e-mail: anna.kim@maryland.gov

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

OFFICE OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Scott A. Dennis, Director (410) 554-9414
e-mail: scott.dennis@maryland.gov

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

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

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

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

Lucas G. Gerace, Volunteer Services Specialist (410) 554-9288; e-mail: lucas.gerace@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2017 appropriation: $33,833,218; 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) 733-1341; e-mail: adele.connolly@maryland.gov

REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties)
Michelle R. Stewart, Director (410) 974-7604; e-mail: michelle.stewart@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)
FY2017 appropriation: $9,399,867; authorized positions:
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail: michaele.jackson@maryland.gov

SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS BRANCH
(R00A0107)
FY2017 appropriation: $9,901,855; authorized positions:
Robin E. Ziegler, Chief (410) 767-0199
e-mail: robin.ziegler@maryland.gov
web: Eat Smart Maryland

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC POLICY & INNOVATION
(R00A0103)
FY2017 appropriation: $1,110,462; 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/

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

BRIDGE PLAN FOR ACADEMIC VALIDATION


DIVISION OF EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2017 appropriation: $2,677,012; 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
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/certification/certification_branch/professional_practice/professional_practices.html

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Darren R. Hornbeck, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2017

Louise E. DeJesu; Donna Newcomer, Ed.D.; Bryan D. Powell, Ed.D.; Karen L. Roe, Ph.D. Terms expire 2016.

Charles G. Hagan; Kathleen Ann Kelbaugh; Maleeta Kitchen; Mary Ellen Lewis, Ed.D.; Christopher W. Lloyd; 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.

John L. Mayo, Ed.D.; Kristine E. McGee, Ed.D.; Karen R. Saar. Terms expire 2019.

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

CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0406


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


PROGRAM APPROVAL & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0389


DIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2017 appropriation: $5,275,212; authorized positions:
Kristina A. Kyles-Smith, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0275
e-mail: kristina.kyles-smith@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/studentschoolsvcs

Christy G. Thompson, Ed.D., Division Executive Director (410) 767-0292; e-mail: christy.thompson@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF SCHOOL INNOVATIONS
Carol A. Beck, Director (410) 767-3678; e-mail: carol.beck@maryland.gov
CHARTER SCHOOLS
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, 2017; Earl Adams, Jr., 2018; G. William Whiting, 2018; Dawn Kirstaetter, 2019; R. Christopher Rosenthal, 2019.

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


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

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

STUDENT SERVICES & STRATEGIC PLANNING BRANCH
Walter J. Sallee, Director (410) 767-1407
e-mail: walter.sallee@maryland.gov

CULTURE & CLIMATE SECTION
Deborah D. Nelson, Chief (410) 767-0294; e-mail: deborah.nelson@maryland.gov

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES SECTION
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0288

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SECTION
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, Chair (chosen by Council)

Appointed by Governor: Mary C. (Cathy) Allen, 2016; Katherine A. (Kate) Connor, M.D., 2016; John B. Gaddis, Ed.D., 2016; Nicole A. Johnson, 2016; Barbara A. Masiulis, 2016; Uma S. Ahluwalia, 2017; Jennifer L. Dahl, 2017; Sharon L. Morgan, 2017; Maura J. Rossman, M.D., 2017; Raquel E. Samson, 2017; five vacancies.

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

Appointed by House Speaker: Bonnie L. Cullison

Ex officio (nonvoting): Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; Chad Perman, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Carolyn A. Quattrocki, Executive Director, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange; John A. Hurson, Esq., Chair, Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.

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

CHARACTER EDUCATION OFFICE
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-0047

EXTENDED LEARNING SECTION
Kelly M. Coates, Chief (410) 767-0561; e-mail: kelly.coates@maryland.gov

MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL COUNCILS
Lance Ledebur, Executive Director (410) 767-0957; e-mail: lance.ledebur@maryland.gov

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
Julie K. Ayers, Specialist (410) 767-0357; e-mail: julia.ayers@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/servicelearning/

TEACHING & LEARNING

DIVISION OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2017 appropriation: $3,087,304; authorized positions:
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Acting Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0158
e-mail: lynne.gilli@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/careertech/

STATE BOARD OF CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
State Board of Education constitutes State Board of Career & Technology Education
Guffrie M. Smith, Jr., President, 2016

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)
FY2017 appropriation: $17,456,848; authorized positions:
Deborah Grinnage-Pulley, Executive Director (410) 767-6284
e-mail: deborah.grinnage-pulley@maryland.gov


COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chair: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

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

Ex officio: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; 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.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
Crystal N. Fleming-Brice, Field Director, Instruction & Student Support Services (410) 767-3185; e-mail: crystal.fleming-brice@maryland.gov
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 M. 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
Keisha D. Matthews, Academic Education Coordinator (410) 767-3185; e-mail: keisha.matthews@maryland.gov
Jennifer L. Griffin, Career & Technology Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail: jennifer.griffin@maryland.gov
Shaun M. Howard, Computer Network Specialist (410) 767-2839; e-mail: shaun.howard2@maryland.gov
Deborah M. Gibson, Guidance & Support 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) 767-3184; e-mail: tiombe.olumiji@maryland.gov


DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
(R00A0104 & R00A0111)
FY2017 appropriation: $53,106,659; authorized positions:
Caroll R. Visintainer, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, & Accountability (410) 767-0316
e-mail: caroll.visintainer@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/instruction/

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

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

FINE ARTS SECTION
Kenneth W. Skrzesz, Coordinator (410) 767-0352; e-mail: kenneth.skrzesz@maryland.gov


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ATHLETICS SECTION
Robert A. (Andy) Warner, Executive Director (410) 767-0376; e-mail: robert.warner1@maryland.gov

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER REQUISITE & TITLE III SECTION
Ilhye Yoon, Specialist (410) 767-0714; e-mail: ilhye.yoon@maryland.gov
Laura M. Hook, Specialist (410) 767-6577; e-mail: laura.hook@maryland.gov


GIFTED & TALENTED SECTION
Bruce D. Riegel, Ed.D., Lead Specialist (410) 767-0527; e-mail: bruce.riegel@maryland.gov


WORLD LANGUAGES SECTION
Bonnie M. Pechulis, Specialist (410) 767-0331; e-mail: bonnie.pechulis@maryland.gov

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

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

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2017 appropriation: $60,203,120; 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

OFFICE OF CHILD CARE 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:
Christina Peusch, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2018

Dorothy Adams; Shannon Burroughs-Campbell; Lee Ann Kingham. Terms expire 2014.

Crystal M. Barksdale; Celester A. Hall, Jr.; Rachel B. London, Esq. Terms expire 2015.

Rebecca S. Friedman; John T. Krupinsky. Terms expire 2016.

Barbara J. Andrews, Ph.D.; Jennifer Arnaiz; Terry Bridger, Ph.D.; Gloria L. Brown; Jody Z. Burghardt; Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D.; Tymeerah Butts Grandy; Edward T. Haden; Jessica M. Hargest; Elizabeth Huffman; Deborah Lovett; Raymond C. O'Brocki III; Edisa T. Padder, M.D.; Christina Peusch; Theresa Rivers; Angie Robinson; Stephen Rohde; one vacancy. Terms expire 2018.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

Appointed by House Speaker: one 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
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-7845

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
Janette A. Stewart, Regional Manager (410) 583-6214; e-mail: janette.stewart@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 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT (JUDY 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)
FY2017 appropriation: $4,688,439; 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:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Alease J. Wright, 2011; James H. Fish, 2015; Brien Poffenberger, 2015; Patricia Holts Fisher, 2016; Robert F. Windley, 2017; Sharan D. Marshall, 2018; Alfred E. Martin, 2019.

Ex officio: James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D., 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

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

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

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2017 appropriation: $11,752,949; 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), 2018
Karen Larenas, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2019

Valerie Ashton-Thomas; Margaret C. Berman; Mary L. LaCasse; one vacancy. 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; Anne P. Blackfield, Esq.; Cynthia Bouchard; Curtisha Hopkins; Mi Ji Kim; Mary L. O'Connor Leppert; Shannon Z. McRae; Karen Mull; Sarah C. James Nadiv; Natasha Fields Ramberg; Elizabeth Snyder. Terms expire 2019.

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

MONITORING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Monitoring Specialist (410) 767-0249; e-mail: linda.bluth@maryland.gov

FAMILY SUPPORT & DISPUTE RESOLUTION BRANCH
Dori A. Wilson, Chief (410) 767-7770
e-mail: dori.wilson@maryland.gov

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

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

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

INTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/IRC.html

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

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

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

Representing Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene: Caroline Jones; one vacancy.

Representing Dept. of Human Resources: 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: Patricia E. Arriaza; one vacancy.

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

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

POLICY & ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Vacancy Chief (410) 767-0242


MONITORING & ACCOUNTABILITY SECTION
Kenneth L. Hudock, Chief (410) 767-0263; e-mail: kenneth.hudock@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: Carmen A. Brown (410) 767-0264; e-mail: carmen.brown1@maryland.gov
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/sesac.html

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 6-year terms:
Kelly Meissner, Chair, 2016
Rhonda Creecy, Co-Chair, 2018


Dorie Flynn; Martha Goodman; Marjorie Guldan; Yvonne Hu-Cotto; Dawn Koplos; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Sarah Wayland. Terms expire 2016.

Valerie A. Ashton-Thomas; Kathleen Barazotto; Leanne Carmona; April M. Edwards; Brian Fausel; M. Kathleen Kaufman; Neal Lichter; Carol Strootman. Terms expire 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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