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
200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Agencies |
Budget |
Functions |
Historical Evolution |
Organizational Chart |
Organizational Structure |
Origin |
Reports |
Staff: Anthony L. South (410) 767-0467; e-mail: tsouth@msde.state.md.us
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Dunbar Brooks, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2009
Vacancy, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
Richard L. Goodall, 2009; Karabelle A. L. Pizzigati, Ph.D., 2009; Lelia T. Allen, Ph.D., 2010; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2010; Blair G. Ewing, 2011; Mary Kay Finan, Ed.D., 2011; Rosa M. Garcia, 2011; James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., 2012; Ivan C. A. Walks, M.D., 2012; Kate Walsh, 2012.
Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: D. Derek Wu, student, 2009
Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
(R00A0101, formerly 36.01.01.01)
FY2009 appropriation: $13,941,435; authorized positions: 92.1
Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (appointed by State Board of Education to 4-year term), 2012
(410) 767-0462
e-mail:
ngrasmick@msde.state.md.us
Debra J. Greenberg Lichter, Director, Departmental Coordination & National Legislation (410) 767-0507
e-mail:
dgreenberg@msde.state.md.us
Chair: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 2-year terms: Jerry Archer; Charles J. Buckler; Beverly A. Cooper; Barbara Davidson; Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D.; Kirstie Durr; Karen G. Eskow, Ph.D.; Clara Floyd; Virginia Fore; Larry Gaines; Alisha George; Barbara Gimperling; Michelle Goodwin; Jane Gordon; Molly Groton; Jacqueline C. Haas; Young-Chan Han; JoAnne Harrington; Kate Harrison; Austin Heyman; Simone Kirkland; Michael McLaughlin; Joshua L. Michael; Tonya Miles; Mary Jo Neil; Irene M. Padilla; Esther Parker; Eugene Peterson; Linda Muhammad Puchoon; Leslie Redd; Judith L. Rozie-Battle, J.D.; Kathy Stiles; Thomas Strohschein; Karen Treber; Mary Walker; Patrice Wallace; Christine Welch; Margaret Williams.
FINE ARTS EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL
Staff: James L. (Jay) Tucker, Jr. (410) 767-0352; e-mail:
jtucker@msde.state.md.us
MARYLAND STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION
Staff: Jeanne L. Paynter, Ed.D. (410) 767-0363; e-mail:
jpaynter@msde.state.md.us
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Oretha Bridgwaters, Chair
Phyllis Bailey, Co-Chair
Susan Bounds; Lynn Cole; Eric Cromwell; Elizabeth R. (Betsy) Donohoe, Ed.D.; Phyllis Ettinger; Winton R. Fenner; Karen E. Ganjon; Bertha Knight; Carl S. Perkins; Katherine C. Rigler. Terms expire 2008.
Linda Boteach; Laura Carriere; Constance Finney; Rhona S. Fisher, Ph.D.; Marquita Friday; Valerie J. Gross; Michele Hampton; Rosemary King Johnston; Wayne T. Lockley; Dennis Queen; Paul Tanenbaum, Ph.D. Terms expire 2009.
Rose R. Blucher; Karen Bond; Monique Felder; W. Dorsey Hammond, Ph.D.; Carl Herbert; Maureen McMahon; Claudia J. Morrell; Chrisandra Richardson; Gillian Simon; Irene M. Zoppi, Ph.D. Terms expire 2010.
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.
MARYLAND MATHEMATICS COMMISSION
Staff: Donna M. Watts (410) 767-0355
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Francis (Skip) Fennell, Ed.D., Chair
Robert Balfanz, Ph.D.; Honi Bamberger; Charles E. Barkley; Gary W. Bauer; Rebecca Berg, Ph.D.; Olivia Boswell; Patricia F. Campbell, Ph.D.; Karen B. Campbell; David Chia; Andy Dotterweich; James T. Fey, Ph.D.; S. Thomas Gorski; Linda Gosson; Keith Harmeyer; Susan Higley; Phyllis Kaplan; Michele Krantz; Carvel LaCurts; John Langley; Gary Martin; Richard Melzer; Paul Mills; Jack Pettit; Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D.; Nancy Priselac; Frederick Thomas; Bonnie Ward; Tad Watanabe, Ph.D.; Georgia Wensell; Edmonia T. Yates, Ph.D.
Representing State Department of Education: Elaine Crawford; Linda Kaniecki; Karen Ross.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
MARYLAND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Elliott L. Schoen, Deputy Counsel (410) 576-6453
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Michial A. Gill, Ph.D., Deputy Director (410) 767-3170
OFFICE OF PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTS, & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Darla F. Strouse, Ed.D., Executive Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnership (410) 767-0369
OFFICE OF READING FIRST
MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
HIGH SCHOOL & POSTSECONDARY INITIATIVES BRANCH
GRANT PROGRAM INITIATIVES BRANCH
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
SUCCESSION INITIATIVES BRANCH
Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
Ex officio: David E. Sumler, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Higher Education; Sandra P. Gohn, President, Board of Trustees, Enoch Pratt Free Library; Jennifer J. Preece, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park; Michael B. Gannon, President, Maryland Library Association; Linda Williams, designee of President, Maryland Educational Media Organization.
Appointed by Governor:
Ex officio: Catherine A. Raggio, Secretary of Disabilities; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; James E. Lyons, Sr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education.
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland, January 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Charles H. Crawford; Tim Daly; Niles R. Ellingson; Gerald G. Pantaleo, Jr.; Alfred Sonnenstrahl; Teresa L. Uttermohlen. Terms expire 2008.
Lawrence S. Abramson; Joyce Callahan; Kali Mallik; Anne Rea. Terms expire 2009.
Thomas J. Barkley; Ross Edwards; Laura E. (Beth) Lash; Mary L. Manzoni; Eric M. Seleznow; Michael E. Shaw; M. Josieanne Thomas; Jennifer Whitcomb. Terms expire 2010.
Ex officio: Robert A. Burns, Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services; Carol Lewis, Rehabilitation Counselor, Division of Rehabilitation Services.
CLAIMS ADJUDICATION UNIT
FISCAL OPERATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
PROGRAM INCOME
REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, St. Mary's counties)
REGION 3: BALTIMORE CITY
REGION 4: EASTERN SHORE
REGION 5: CENTRAL MARYLAND (Baltimore, Harford & Howard counties)
WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Melissa Pemberton, Staff Development Specialist, (410) 554-9381; e-mail:
mpemberton@dors.state.md.us
PUBLIC INFORMATION & PLANNING SERVICES
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
OFFICE OF EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ASSESSMENT BRANCH
PLANNING BRANCH
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
BUDGET BRANCH
FINANCE, REPORTING, & COORDINATION BRANCH
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS BRANCH
SCHOOL FACILITIES BRANCH
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Julius Chapman, Ed.D.; Russell H. DeHart; Ardith Z. Harle, Ed.D.; Darren R. Hornbeck; Kimberly C. Oliver; Jolynn E. Tarwater; William G. Wise, Ed.D. Terms expire 2008.
Judith G. Cephas; Lorraine E. Cornish; Marcia B. Cushall, Ed.D.; A. William Determan; Ronald S. Goldblatt, Esq.; Robert E. Ober; Margaret C. Trader, Ph.D. Terms expire 2009.
Merlyn M. Bell; Amy Benson; Cynthia T. Bowen, Ed.D.; Louise E. DeJesu; Stephen H. Guthrie; Stephanie R. Moses; Karen L. Roe, Ph.D. Terms expire 2010.
Ex officio: John E. Smeallie, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools
NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROVAL BRANCH
PROGRAM APPROVAL & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Appointed by Governor: five vacancies
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
STATE BOARD OF CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED)-TESTING SERVICE SECTION
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT & ASSESSMENT SERVICES BRANCH
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SYSTEMS BRANCH
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
JESSUP CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Jessup)
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - JESSUP
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN - JESSUP
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL PRE-RELEASE SYSTEM
METROPOLITAN TRANSITION CENTER (formerly Maryland Penitentiary)
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CENTER (Baltimore City)
PATUXENT INSTITUTION (Jessup)
EASTERN MARYLAND
EASTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Westover)
Teresa Slabaugh, Principal, West School (410) 845-4205; e-mail: tslabaugh@msde.state.md.us
WESTERN MARYLAND
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - HAGERSTOWN
MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Hagerstown)
NORTH BRANCH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Cumberland)
ROXBURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Hagerstown)
WESTERN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (Cumberland)
CORRECTIONAL LIBRARIES
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY
TRANSITION
Appointed by Governor: not yet appointed
Ex officio: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; T. Eloise Foster, Secretary of Budget & Management; Donald W. DeVore, Secretary of Juvenile Services; James E. Lyons, Sr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; Joe A. Hairston, Ed.D., Baltimore County Superintendent of Schools.
CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
VICTOR CULLEN CENTER
LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER
PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: Barbara A. Frush
CREDENTIALING
LICENSING
BALTIMORE CITY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
BALTIMORE COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
CARROLL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
FREDERICK COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
HOWARD COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Cecil & Harford Counties)
SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties)
UPPER EASTERN SHORE CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's & Talbot Counties)
LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILD-CARE OFFICE (Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties)
GARRETT COUNTY FIELD OFFICE (Tuesdays & Thursdays only)
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
HEALTH SECTION
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECTION
READING & ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
SCIENCE
ATHLETICS SECTION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER REQUISITE & TITLE III SECTION
GIFTED & TALENTED SECTION
WORLD LANGUAGES SECTION
STUDENT BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION TASK FORCE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
DIVISIONAL & STATE INTERAGENCY SERVICES BRANCH
Paula D. Boykin. Term expires 2005.
Paula J. Beckman, Ph.D.; Harriet Dunston-Johnson; Karen M. Finn; Susan M. Welliver Fowble; Donal C. Murden. Terms expire 2007.
Margaret C. Berman; Walter T. Cohee, Ed.D.; Veronica D. Land-Davis; Raymond Leidinger; Kelli Piscano-Nelson; Joyce C. Pollard; Suzette Scipio-Ettiene, M.D.; Eric F. Snyder; Linda S. Vaughan; Grace Pushparany Williams. Terms expire 2008.
Carol Ann Baglin, Ed.D.; Amy T. Griffin; Brenda Hussy-Gardner, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Kelley; Kimberly Y. Robinson, Esq.; Diane F. Sanford; Charles R. Sharp, Jr. Terms expire 2009.
Curtisha Hopkins; Amy L. Nicholas, Ph.D. Term expires 2010.
Maureen Blasko; Pamela Hardy-Cyran; Robin Shaffer. Terms expire 2008.
Jack Altfather; Dorie Flynn; Michelle Hart; one vacancy. Terms expire 2009.
Jodi French, Psy.D.; Christine Moran; two vacancies. Terms expire 2010.
Melissa Alexander; Paula Matthews; Kelli Nelson; one vacancy. Terms expire 2011.
Howard Anderson; Frances Brannock; Mary Fairchild; Clara Floyd; Erin Gibson; Sharon Glass; Katrina Kickbush; Amy Kimble; Claudette LeBlanc; Kimberly Marchman; Amy Morales; Edwin Oliver; Jan Thomas; Eileen Watson; Corliss Wood. Terms expire 2013.
SPECIAL SERVICES BRANCH
Representing Dept. of Budget & Management: Clarke R. Williams
Representing State Dept. of Education: Paul Sambuco
Representing Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene: Marcia Andersen
Representing Dept. of Human Resources: Carmen A. Brown; Margaret M. Hughes.
Representing Dept. of Juvenile Services: Mary Louise Orth; Margo Wilson.
Representing Governor's Office for Children: Scott E. Finkelsen; Shelley L. Tinney.
STUDENT SERVICES & ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS BRANCH
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term)
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Donna M. Behrens, 2007; Francine J. Childs, 2007; Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey, Ph.D., 2007; Nancy A. Lever, Ph.D., 2007; Albert A. Zachik, M.D., 2007; Karen-Lee N. Brofee, Ed.D., 2008; Kyu Bak Louise Rhee, M.D., 2008; Annette E. Snyder, Ph.D., 2008; Kathleen H. Wise, 2008; Patricia A. Papa, 2009; Laura M. Pope, 2009; six vacancies.
Nominated by Senate President: Michael G. Lennet
Nominated by House Speaker: Joanne C. Benson
Ex officio: Mona Vaidya, designee of Secretary of Budget & Managment; Ann E. Chafin, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Sheri M. Meisel, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Kimberly Malat, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SECTION
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
Marlo D. Lemon, Specialist (410) 767-0282; e-mail: mlemon2@msde.state.md.us
21ST-CENTURY LEARNING COMMUNITIES
SOCIAL STUDIES TASK FORCE
Staff: Marcie Taylor-Thoma (410) 767-0519; e-mail: mthoma@msde.state.md.us
Margaret R. Burke, Ph.D., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Dixie L. Stack, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Jon Andes, Ed.D.; Patricia Burnett; Deborah Cardin; Sue Chapelle, Ph.D.; Sylvester Conyers; Martin Creel; Rhoda M. Dorsey, Ph.D.; Patrick Dotterweich; Dennis A. Fiori; Gary Gerstle, Ph.D.; Joseph M. Getty, Esq.; Geri Hastings; Louise L. Hayman; Carol Jarvis, Ph.D.; Ho Nguyen, Ph.D.; Toni Richardson; Caitlin Robinson; David D. Rudolph; Gerald E. Scarborough, Ph.D.; Madhu Sidhu; Alonzo T. (A.T.) Stephens; Mark Stout; Martin E. Sullivan, Ph.D.; Marcie Taylor-Thoma; Bruce A. Van Sledright, Ph.D.; Barbara Yingling; Peter Zimmer.
Staff: Nancy A. Carey (410) 767-0441; e-mail: ncarey@msde.state.md.us
Jacqueline C. Haas, Co-Chair
Hanne B. Mawhinney, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Colleen P. Seremet, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Kim M. Bobola; Thomas Bowmann; Nancy A. Carey; Carol Corwell-Martin; Kevin Dennehy; Paul Dunford; Clara B. Floyd; Leslie Hammond; Darren R. Hornbeck; Ann Hummer; Thea Jones; Julie Kimball; Kimberly Lewis; Rebekah Loker; Pamela Morgan, Ph.D.; Heath E. Morrison, Ph.D.; Kathy O'Dell, Ph.D.; Katharine M. Oliver; Jana Palmer; Margaret E. Pfaff, Ph.D.; Sr. Sharon Slear; John E. Smeallie, Ed.D.; Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D.; Alexis Willing; Willie G. Woods.
COUNSEL
Elizabeth M. Kameen, Principal Counsel
(410) 576-6465
e-mail:
ekameen@oag.state.md.us
Renee M. Spence, Executive Director (410) 767-0469
e-mail:
rspence@msde.state.md.us
e-mail:
mgill@msde.state.md.us
Janice E. Quinton, Executive Director, Grants Management & Resource Development (410) 767-0514
e-mail:
jquinton@msde.state.md.us
e-mail:
dstrouse@msde.state.md.us
Michelle A. Goady, Director (410) 767-0721
e-mail: mgoady@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0103)
FY2009 appropriation: $2,125,025; authorized positions: 10
Mary A. Cary, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0368
e-mail: mcary@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/leadership/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0793
Ilene J. Swirnow, Director (410) 767-5317
e-mail: iswirnow@msde.state.md.us
James V. Foran, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-0589
e-mail: jforan@msde.state.md.us
Mary Bea Preston, Chief (410) 767-0381
e-mail: mpreston@msde.state.md.us
Ann Glazer, Director (410) 767-0321
e-mail: aglazer@msde.state.md.us
Patricia A. Jones, Director (410) 767-0451
e-mail: pjones@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
(R00A0117, formerly 36.01.01.17)
FY2009 appropriation: $3,091,648; authorized positions: 18
Irene M. Padilla, Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0435
e-mail:
ipadilla@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/library/MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON LIBRARIES
Secretary: Irene M. Padilla, Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0435
e-mail: ipadilla@msde.state.md.us
Don William Bradley, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2007
Susan J. Schmidt, 2003; Mary Ann Chasen, 2004; Mary Lou Dewey, 2005; Harriet Henderson, 2005; David H. Goldsmith, 2006; Ronald C. Owens, Esq. 2006.
MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
Gillian F. Lewis, Chief
(410) 230-2454; 1-800-964-9209 (toll free)
e-mail: jlewis@lbph.lib.md.us
tdd: (410) 333-8679, 1-800-934-2541 (toll free)
web: www.lbph.lib.md.usINSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESS GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Contact:
Gillian F. Lewis (410) 230-2454
e-mail: jlewis@lbph.lib.md.us
Michael L. Gosse, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor)
Bonnie Beacher; Maureen A. Beck; Annetta J. Carter; Penelope I. Chambers; Elizabeth Delfs, Esq.; Carline M. Haga; Lynn A. Herstein; JoAnn L. Hutchinson; Gillian F. Lewis; Edward M. McCoyd, Esq.; Tiffany L. Miles; Lloyd G. Rasmussen; Patrick M. Sheehan; Stacy S. Skelly. Terms expire 2010.
SPECIAL NEEDS LIBRARY
Francie Gillman, Librarian
(240) 777-0960
tty: (301) 897-2217PUBLIC LIBRARIES & STATE NETWORKING BRANCH
Daria A. Parry, Chief (410) 767-0443
e-mail: dparry@msde.state.md.us
DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2009 appropriation: $9,356,558; authorized positions: 75
Robert A. Burns, Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 554-9385; 1-888-554-0334 (toll free)
e-mail:
dors@dors.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/rehabsvcs/
web: www.dors.state.md.us
MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
Staff: Polly H. Huston (410) 554-9437; e-mail:
phuston@dors.state.md.us
Andrea Buonincontro, Chair (chosen by Council), 2009
DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2009 appropriation: $32,862,484; authorized positions: 231.5
Suzanne R. Page, Director
(410) 308-4360; 1-800-492-4283 (toll free); tty: (410) 308-4550
e-mail:
sue.page@ssa.govADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT
Vacancy, Assistant Director, Support Services (410) 308-4370
Dayle M. Smith, Assistant Director, Operations (410) 308-4488
e-mail:
dayle.smith@ssa.govOFFICE FOR BLINDNESS & VISION SERVICES
(R00A0124)
FY2009 appropriation: $8,061,356; authorized positions: 45.5
Susan S. Schaffer, Director (410) 554-9219
e-mail:
sschaffer@msde.state.md.usBUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Barton B. Peeples, Chief (410) 554-9450
e-mail:
bpeeples@dors.state.md.usOFFICE OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Scott A. Dennis, Director (410) 554-9414
e-mail:
sdennis@dors.state.md.usFACILITY OPERATIONS
James Buckmaster, Chief (410) 554-9568
e-mail:
jbuckmaster@dors.state.md.us
Robert M. Moulden, Chief (410) 554-9448
e-mail:
rmoulden@dors.state.md.us
Linda E. Watts, Personnel Administrator (410) 554-9393
e-mail:
lwatts@dors.state.md.us
Randy Diehl, Chief (410) 554-9419
e-mail:
rdiehl@dors.state.md.us
Thomas D. Scheurich, Chief (410) 554-9307
e-mail:
tscheurich@visto.com
OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2009 appropriation: $36,294,834; authorized positions: 221
Ronald C. Winter, Director (410) 554-9410
e-mail:
rwinter@dors.state.md.usREGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND
Mary W. Dudderar, Director (301) 791-4764
Sharon E. Julius, Director (410) 974-7604
e-mail:
sjulius@erols.com
Pecolia U. Blackwell, Director (410) 333-6119
E. C. Townsend, Director (410) 543-6906
e-mail:
etownsend@dors.state.md.us
JoAnn M. Iglehart, Director (410) 321-2395
(R00A0122)
FY2009 appropriation: $9,453,121; authorized positions: 113
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155
e-mail:
jjackson@dors.state.md.usOFFICE OF PROGRAM & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Polly H. Huston, Director (410) 554-9437
e-mail:
phuston@dors.state.md.usCLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Laura E. (Beth) Lash, Director
(410) 554-9359; 1-800-638-6243 (toll free)
e-mail:
blash@dors.state.md.us
Christine Johnson, Community Rehabilitation Programs Specialist (410) 554-9440
e-mail:
cjohnson@dors.state.md.us
Kathleen Santora, Specialist (410) 554-9435; e-mail:
ksantora@dors.state.md.us
Rosella M. Stock, Coordinator (410) 554-9458; e-mail:
rstock@dors.state.md.usACADEMIC POLICY
Ronald A. Peiffer, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Academic Policy (410) 767-0473
e-mail:
rpeiffer@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/academicpolicy/
COMMUNICATIONS & POLICY BRANCH
Maureen O. Moran, Chief (410) 767-0477
e-mail:
mmoran@msde.state.md.usADMINISTRATION
A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Administration (410) 767-0464
e-mail:
ssanders@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/administration/
AUDIT OFFICE
Suzanne R. Ayres, Chief (410) 767-0104
e-mail: sayres@msde.state.md.us
Woodrow B. Grant, Chief (410) 767-0425
e-mail: wgrant@msde.state.md.us
Richard J. Pescatore, Chief (410) 767-0021
e-mail: rpescat@msde.state.md.us
(R00A0105)
FY2009 appropriation: $2,825,871; authorized positions: 23
Sidney H. Drake, Chief (410) 767-8108
e-mail: sdrake@msde.state.md.usTELECOMMUNICATIONS
Gregory K. Talley, Coordinator (410) 767-0075; e-mail: gtalley@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY & ASSESSMENT
(R00A0104, formerly 36.01.01.04)
FY2009 appropriation: $44,649,102; authorized positions: 33
Leslie A. Wilson, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0090
e-mail:
lewilson@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/planningresultstest/ACCOUNTABILITY BRANCH
Janice L. Johnson, Chief (410) 767-0025
e-mail: jjohnson@msde.state.md.us
Martin D. Kehe, Operational Manager (410) 767-0080
e-mail: mkehe@msde.state.md.us
web: www.mdreportcard.org
Janet E. Bagsby, Chief (410) 767-0048
e-mail: jbagsby@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
(R00A0102, formerly 36.01.01.02)
FY2009 appropriation: $9,308,967; authorized positions: 101
Stephen A. Brooks, Assistant State Superintendent for Finance (410) 767-0011
e-mail: steve.brooks@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/bus_svcs/BUSINESS SERVICES
Robert W. Crawford, Director (410) 767-0142
e-mail:
bcrawford@msde.state.md.usPUPIL TRANSPORTATION UNIT
Edward Beck, Chief (410) 767-0209; e-mail: ebeck@msde.state.md.usACCOUNTING BRANCH
Dale A. Carpenter, Chief (410) 767-0130; e-mail:
dcarpenter@msde.state.md.us
Albert K. Annan, Chief (410) 767-0115; e-mail: aannan@msde.state.md.us
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-4419
James M. Clark, Chief (410) 767-0272; e-mail: jclark@msde.state.md.us
Robin E. Ziegler, Chief (410) 767-0199; e-mail: rziegler@msde.state.md.us
Barbara J. Bice, Chief (410) 767-0097; e-mail: bbice@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2009 appropriation: $3,893,843; authorized positions: 32
John E. Smeallie, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0385
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
e-mail: jsmeallie@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/certification/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD
Staff: Madeline Koum (410) 767-0385
Cathy G. Cerveny, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2008
CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Joann H. Ericson, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0406
e-mail: jericson@msde.state.md.us
Sarah Spross, Acting Chief (410) 767-0756
e-mail: sspross@msde.state.md.us
Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0390
e-mail: vpilato@msde.state.md.usSTATE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
Staff: Norma Allen; Michelle Dunkle; Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D. (410) 767-0390
Thomas D. Proffitt, Ph.D., Chair
Kathy Angeletti; Susan Arisman, Ph.D.; Marilyn Barber; Patricia Basila; Christopher Blake; Ginny Buckner, Ed.D.; Pamela Burger; Howard A. Burnett; Julius Chapman, Ed.D.; Robert Chapman; Brenda Conley, Ed.D.; David Cooper; M. Kirk DeBeal; Roxana Della Vecchia, Ph.D.; Russ Fazio; Clara Floyd; R. Lorraine Fulton, Ed.D.; Karen Ganjon; Cheri Jefferson; Diane Lesser, Ph.D.; Maureen L. McDonough, Ph.D.; Barbara M. Palmer, Ph.D.; Dennis A. Pataniczek, Ed.D.; Kenneth W. Pool, Ed.D.; Jill Schultz; Karen Shafer; Donna L. Wiseman.INSTRUCTION & ACADEMIC ACCELERATION OFFICE
JoAnne L. Carter, Deputy State Superintendent for Instruction & Academic Acceleration
(410) 767-0229
e-mail:
jcarter@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/academicaccel/
OFFICE OF SCHOOL INNOVATIONS
Hilda L. Ortiz, Director (410) 767-3678
e-mail:
hortiz@msde.state.md.usBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Staff: Rhona S. Fisher, Ph.D. (410) 767-1007
DIVISION OF CAREER TECHNOLOGY & ADULT LEARNING
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2009 appropriation: $6,446,841; authorized positions: 45
Katharine M. Oliver, Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0158
e-mail:
koliver@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/careertech/STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ADULT & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Staff: Patricia L. Bennett (410) 767-0168
Fred D. Mason, Jr., Chair
Carolyn E. Buser, Ph.D.; Robert A. Burns; Joann Crandall; Memo Diriker; Karen Gianninoto; Nathalia Gordon; Ernest R. Grecco; Pat Hatch; Pamela Jablon; Paula Matthews; Dennis Mather; Marlene McLaurin; Jason Perkins-Cohen; Richard Ramsburg; Clifton G. Scott; Eric M. Seleznow; Barbara Scherr; Ann Vinup; James A. Williams.
Membership consists of State Board of Education.
Dunbar Brooks, President, 2009ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY SERVICES BRANCH
Patricia L. Bennett, Manager
(410) 767-0168
e-mail: pbennett@msde.state.md.us
web: www.umbc.edu/alrcADULT INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES SECTION
John LeMaster, Chief (410) 767-0160; e-mail: jlemaster@msde.state.md.us
Patricia R. Alvey, Chief (410) 767-0068CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL BRANCH
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Manager (410) 767-0518
e-mail: lgilli@msde.state.md.us
Patricia M. Mikos, Chief (410) 767-0186
e-mail: pmikos@msde.state.md.us
Jeanne-Marie S. Holly, Chief (410) 767-0182
e-mail: jmholly@msde.state.md.us
(R00A0115, formerly 36.01.01.15)
FY2009 appropriation: $26,299,096; authorized positions: 264.5
Mark J. Mechlinski, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-0500
e-mail: mmechlinski@msde.state.md.usADULT CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
Bonita S. Meyer, Field Director (410) 767-0079; e-mail: bmeyer@msde.state.md.usCENTRAL MARYLAND
Mark J. Shanty, Principal (410) 799-0100, ext. 2803; e-mail: mshanty@msde.state.md.us
H. James Younger III, Principal (410) 540-6785; e-mail: jyounger@msde.state.md.us
Alice L. Wirth, Principal (410) 799-7279; e-mail: awirth@msde.state.md.us
Sherry McCall Ross, Principal (410) 540-6687; e-mail: sross@msde.state.md.us
Randolph J. Shipe, Principal (410) 234-1836; e-mail: rshipe@msde.state.md.us
Kenneth P. Weeden, Principal (410) 234-1836; e-mail: kweeden@msde.state.md.us
Alice L. Wirth, Principal (410) 799-7279; e-mail: awirth@msde.state.md.us
Vacancy, Principal, East School (410) 845-4207
David Cauffman, Principal (240) 420-1340; e-mail: dcauffman@msde.state.md.us
Debra K. Banzhoff, Principal (240) 420-1602; e-mail: dbanzhoff@msde.state.md.us
Brad H. Keller, Principal (240) 420-3291; e-mail: bkeller@msde.state.md.us
Karl Doerk, Principal (301) 729-7149; e-mail: kdoerk@msde.state.md.usPROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Frances D. Tracy-Mumford, Ph.D., Coordinator (410) 767-0079
Glennor K. Shirley, Coordinator (410) 767-0493; e-mail: gshirley@msde.state.md.us
John A. Hamsher, Coordinator (301) 766-7578; e-mail: jhamsher@msde.state.md.us
Dennis R. Harbert, Coordinator (410) 767-0455; e-mail: rharbert@msde.state.md.us
Kathleen White, Coordinator (410) 767-0492; e-mail: kwhite@msde.state.md.us
D. Michael Rohrbaugh, Coordinator (301) 766-9443; e-mail: mrohrbaugh@msde.state.md.us
Diana M. Bailey, Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail: dbailey@msde.state.md.us
JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
S. Beth J. Hart, Field Director (410) 663-7711, (410) 767-6284; e-mail: bhart@msde.state.md.usCOORDINATING COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chair: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Maxwell J. Alukwu, Principal (443) 263-8197
Raleigh Turnage, Principal (410) 663-7732
e-mail: rturnage@msde.state.md.us
Vacancy, Principal (410) 778-6444
Donald I. Trost, Principal (301) 241-3950
S. Beth J. Hart, Principal (443) 523-1531
Donald Gray, Special Education Coordinator (410) 663-7718; e-mail: dgray@msde.state.md.us
Betty Young, Academic Education Coordinator (410) 663-7727; e-mail: byoung@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2009 appropriation: $38,796,329; authorized positions: 194.5
Rolf H. Grafwallner, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Early Childhood Development (410) 767-0342
e-mail: rgrafwal@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/child_care/
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Patricia A. Jennings, Manager (410) 767-7808; e-mail: patricia.jennings@msde.state.md.us
OFFICE OF CHILD CARE
(formerly N00D01, 33.04.01)
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Director (410) 767-7806
e-mail: liz.kelley@msde.state.md.usEARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Deborah Shepard, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Stacy Beall; Donna Becker; Louise J. Corwin; Richard DeFlavis; Dawn Denny; Ronald S. Goldblatt; Rolf H. Grafwallner, Ph.D.; Susan A. Guyaux; Elaine Harrison; Linda M. Heisner; Carlethea Johnson; Samuel W. Marshall; Barry Marx, M.D.; Deborah B. Moore; Carol Reckling; Janet Rhinecker; Brenda C. Rouse; Judith B. Rudolph; John Surr; Thomas Taylor; W. Faron Taylor; Rhonda Wells-Wilbon, Ph.D.; Marti Worshtil; Marlene Welch; Rev. R. William Wyand; Shelli Yesenko.
COUNSEL
Christle Sheppard Southall, Counsel (410) 767-7829; e-mail: christle.sheppard@msde.state.md.us
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
Anne E. Webster, Director (410) 767-7815; e-mail: anne.webster@msde.state.md.us
Angeline M. Bishop-Oshoko, Manager (410) 767-6916; e-mail: angeline.bishop-oshoko@msde.state.md.us
Paula D. Johnson, Manager (410) 767-7802; e-mail: paula.johnson@msde.state.md.usANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Frances S. Feldman, Regional Manager (410) 514-7861; e-mail: frances.feldman@msde.state.md.us
Michael A. Morrison, Regional Manager (410) 554-8316; e-mail: michael.morrison@msde.state.md.us
Rosemarie T. Hayes, Regional Manager (410) 583-6204; e-mail: rosemarie.hayes@msde.state.md.us
Carolyn B. Joyner, Regional Manager (410) 751-5438; e-mail: carolyn.joyner@msde.state.md.us
Suzanne E. Tresselt, Regional Manager (301) 696-9766, ext. 302; 1-800-344-2230 (toll free)
e-mail: suzanne.tresselt@msde.state.md.us
Louis A. Valenti, Jr., Regional Manager (410) 750-8779; e-mail: louis.valenti@msde.state.md.us
Carl L. Eggleston, Regional Manager (240) 314-1400; 1-800-648-3112 (toll free)
e-mail: carl.eggleston@msde.state.md.us
Sharon E. Chester, Regional Manager (301) 333-6943; e-mail: sharon.chester@msde.state.md.us
W. Gary Kosyjana, Regional Manager (410) 272-5358; 1-800-343-0955 (toll free)
e-mail: gary.kosyjana@msde.state.md.us
Susan C. Copsey, Regional Manager (301) 475-3770; 1-800-874-6797 (toll free)
e-mail: susan.copsey@msde.state.md.us
J. Price Shuler, Regional Manager (410) 819-5801; 1-800-637-5563 (toll free)
e-mail: price.shuler@msde.state.md.us
Suzanne R. Ruark, Regional Manager (410) 713-3430; 1-800-343-1653 (toll free)
e-mail: suzanne.ruark@msde.state.md.usWESTERN 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@msde.state.md.us
ALLEGANY COUNTY FIELD OFFICE
Mary M. Biery (301) 777-2385; e-mail: mary.biery@msde.state.md.us
Ruth A. Lafferty (301) 777-2091; e-mail: ruth.lafferty@msde.state.md.us
Debra L. Barnard (301) 334-3426; e-mail: debra.barnard@msde.state.md.us
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Audrey R. Smith, Manager (410) 767-7591; e-mail: audrey.smith@msde.state.md.us
EARLY LEARNING BRANCH
Michael R. Cockey, Coordinator (410) 767-0602
e-mail: mcockey@msde.state.md.usHEAD-START COLLABORATION
Linda C. Zang, Director (410) 767-0140; e-mail: lzang@msde.state.md.usMARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEAD-START COLLABORATION NETWORK
Staff: Linda C. Zang (410) 767-0140; e-mail: lzang@msde.state.md.us
Co-Chair: Linda C. Zang, Director, 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 Scherr; Cvieta J. Sheridan; Helen Spence; Thomas Taylor; Norman Tinanoff, D.D.S.; Nancy M. Vorobey.
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
(R00A0111, formerly 36.01.01.11)
FY2009 appropriation: $10,977,479; authorized positions: 32
Colleen P. Seremet, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Instruction (410) 767-0316
e-mail: cseremet@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/instruction/TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Karen T. Blannard, Coordinator (410) 767-3283; e-mail: kblannard@msde.state.md.us
Nancy A. Carey, Coordinator (410) 767-0441; e-mail: ncarey@msde.state.md.us
Frederick M. Prumo, Coordinator (410) 767-0316; e-mail: fprumo@msde.state.md.usASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
R. Daniel Cunningham, Jr., Ed.D., Director (410) 767-0574
e-mail: dcunningham@msde.state.md.usCURRICULUM
Dixie L. Stack, Director (410) 767-0348
e-mail: dstack@msde.state.md.usFINE ARTS SECTION
James L. Tucker, Jr., Coordinator (410) 767-0352; e-mail: jtucker@msde.state.md.us
Brian J. Griffith, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: bgriffith@msde.state.md.us
Donna M. Watts, Coordinator (410) 767-0355; e-mail: dwatts@msde.state.md.us
Michael W. Mason, Specialist (410) 767-0524; e-mail: mmason@msde.state.md.us
Bonnie Schmeltz, Coordinator (410) 767-0830; e-mail: bschmeltz@msde.state.md.us
Mary Thurlow, Coordinator (410) 767-0329; e-mail: mthurlow@msde.state.md.usENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Rebecca H. Bell, Specialist (410) 767-0330; e-mail: rbell@msde.state.md.usSOCIAL STUDIES
Marcie Taylor-Thoma, Coordinator (410) 767-0519; e-mail: mthoma@msde.state.md.us
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Mary L. Gable, Director (410) 767-0349
e-mail: mgable@msde.state.md.us
ADVANCED PLACEMENT & COLLEGE BOARD SECTION
Roni L. Jolley, Ed.D., Specialist (410) 767-0331; e-mail: rjolley@msde.state.md.us
Edward (Ned) Sparks, Executive Director (410) 767-0376; e-mail: nsparks@msde.state.md.us
Supreet Anand, Specialist (410) 767-0714; e-mail: sanand@msde.state.md.us
Bonnie Naef, Specialist (410) 767-3575; e-mail: bnaef@msde.state.md.us
Jeanne L. Paynter, Ed.D., Specialist (410) 767-0363; e-mail: jpaynter@msde.state.md.us
Tyrone F. Parker, Ed.D. (410) 767-0344; e-mail: tparker@msde.state.md.usINSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES
Jayne E. Moore, Director (410) 767-0382
e-mail: jmoore@msde.state.md.us
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2009 appropriation: $12,729,107; authorized positions: 57.5
Carol Ann Baglin, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0238
e-mail:
cbaglin@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT & CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT TEAM
Kathleen McMahon, Director of Instruction (410) 733-3071; e-mail: kmcmahon@msde.state.md.us
Staff: Donna R. Riley (410) 767-0858; e-mail:
driley@msde.state.md.us
Carol Ann Baglin, Ed.D., Co-Chair
JoAnne L. Carter, Co-Chair
Edward Barber; Susan Barrett; Virginia L. Cieslicki; James Doolan; James Dryden; Ellen Feifarek, M.D.; Clara Floyd; Revanette Gilmore; Edward Horsey; Ken Jackson; Addys Karunaratne, Ph.D.; Kent Kreamer; Marcia Lathroum; Min Leong; James P. McComb; Diane McGowan; Dana Murray; Kelli Nelson; Jessica Pearsall; Deborah Peterson; William Prestianni; Carol Quirk, Ph.D.; James M. Raley; Donna R. Riley; Martha J. Roulette; Diane Sakwa; John Sanders; Leslie Seid-Margolis; Sharon Starkey; Jane Walker; Albert A. Zachik, M.D. COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION & DUE PROCESS BRANCH
Edward R. Wulkan, Chief (410) 767-7770
e-mail: ewulkan@msde.state.md.us
Rosemary King Johnston, Manager (410) 767-0858
e-mail: rjohnston@msde.state.md.usSCHOOL HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES SECTION
June Cohen, Chief (410) 767-1446; e-mail: jcohen@msde.state.md.usINFANTS & TODDLERS PROGRAM & PRESCHOOL SERVICES BRANCH
Deborah M. Metzger, Manager (410) 767-0261
e-mail: dmetzger@msde.state.md.usSTATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL [FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS]
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent:
Donna J. Njokju, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2007
Linda R. Ramsey, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2007
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
Nancy M. Vorobey, Section Chief (410) 767-0234; e-mail: nvorobey@msde.state.md.usHOME-VISITING CONSORTIUM & HEALTHY FAMILIES
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0261
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT SECTION
Susan M. Ferguson, Section Chief (410) 767-8868; e-mail: sferguso@msde.state.md.us PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Kimberly Lewis, Manager (410) 767-0249
e-mail: klewis@msde.state.md.usSPECIAL EDUCATION STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 6-year terms:
Jean Carrion, Chair, 2008
QUALITY ASSURANCE & MONITORING BRANCH
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0264
e-mail: lbluth@msde.state.md.us
Steven D. Sorin, Program Manager (410) 767-0264
e-mail: ssorin@msde.state.md.us
INTERAGENCY RATES SECTION
Steven D. Sorin, Chief (410) 767-0264; e-mail: ssorin@msde.state.md.usINTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
Steven D. Sorin, Chair (410) 767-0264
NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION
Mary Tillar, Chief (410) 767-0264; e-mail: mtillar@msde.state.md.usSTUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & RESULTS BRANCH
Rhona S. Fisher, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0244
e-mail: rfisher@msde.state.md.usDIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2009 appropriation: $7,935,075; authorized positions: 50.5
Ann E. Chafin, Assistant State Superintendent
(410) 767-0275
e-mail:
achafin@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/studentschoolsvcsOFFICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Thomas W. Rhoades, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-0278; e-mail: trhoades@msde.state.md.usPROGRAM IMPROVEMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT BRANCH
Maria E. Lamb, Chief (410) 767-0286
e-mail: mlamb@msde.state.md.us
Charles J. (Chuck) Buckler, Chief (410) 767-0292
e-mail: cbuckler@msde.state.md.usMARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE POLICY OFFICE
Anne E. Walker, Specialist (410) 767-0297; e-mail: awalker@msde.state.md.us
MARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Anne E. Walker (410) 767-0297; e-mail: awalker@msde.state.md.us
SAFE SCHOOLS SECTION
Peter Singleton, Specialist (410) 767-0301; e-mail: psingleton@msde.state.md.us
Donna D. Mazyck, Specialist (410) 767-0313; e-mail: dmazyck@msde.state.md.us
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Vanessa J. Diggs, Chief (410) 767-0653
e-mail: vdiggs@msde.state.md.us
CHARACTER EDUCATION OFFICE
Paula McCoach, Specialist (410) 767-0047; e-mail: pmccoach@msde.state.md.us
Julie K. Ayers, Specialist (410) 767-0357; e-mail: jayers@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/servicelearning/
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-0561
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Maryland Departments
Maryland Independent Agencies
Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
Maryland Universities & Colleges
Maryland Counties
Maryland Municipalities
Maryland at a Glance
Maryland Manual On-Line
Search the Manual
e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us