STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• State Board of Education Minutes

Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
John E. Smeallie, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Administration (410) 767-0464
Stephen A. Brooks, Deputy State Superintendent for Finance (410) 767-0011

200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2595
(410) 767-0100; 1-888-246-0016 (toll free); fax: (410) 333-6033; tty: (410) 333-6304
web: marylandpublicschools.org

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Staff: Anthony L. South (410) 767-0467; e-mail: tsouth@msde.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2012
Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2014
Ivan C. A. Walks, M.D., 2012; Catherine B. (Kate) Walsh, 2012; Sylvester J. Gates, Jr., Ph.D., 2013; Madhu Sidhu, 2013; Guffrie M. Smith, Jr., 2013; Donna Hill Staton, Esq., 2014; Mary Kay Finan, Ed.D., 2015; Luisa Montero-Diaz, 2015; Sayed M. Naved, 2015.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Ebehireme Inegbenebor, student, 2013

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Lisa K. Bishop, Chief of Staff (410) 767-0439
e-mail: lbishop@msde.state.md.us

Eileen E. (Betty) Mack, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent (410) 767-0461
e-mail: bmack@msde.state.md.us

Debra J. Greenberg Lichter, Director, Departmental Coordination & National Legislation (410) 767-0507
e-mail: dlichter@msde.state.md.us

SUPERINTENDENT'S FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COUNCIL
Staff: Barbara Scherr (410) 767-0291; e-mail: bscherr@msde.state.md.us

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

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

FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Luke Rhine (410) 767-0177; e-mail: lrhine@msde.state.md.us

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 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 Olszewski; Luke 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 Friday, Co-Chair
Luke Rhine, Co-Chair
Diana Bailey; Jennifer Bodensiek; Randall C. Cerveny; Allen Cox; Mary Davis; Annette Donawa; Cheryl Doughty; Christine Hines; Tina Nelson; Debra Larson; Tenikka LeBlanc; Michael Linkins; Marjorie R. Lohnes; Donna Olszewski; Brian C. Tate, Esq.; Danielle Thron; Rex Shepard; Judith Spector; Teresa Willis.

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:
Phyllis Bailey, Chair
Rose R. Blucher; Kim M. Bobola, Ph.D.; Karen Bond; Linda Boteach; Laura Carriere; Kathleen Cecil; Susan Davis; Linda J. Emerick; Phyllis Ettinger; Monique T. Felder; M. Constance Finney; Marquita Friday; Karen E. Ganjon; Valerie J. Gross; W. Dorsey Hammond, Ph.D.; Michele Hampton; Bertha Knight; Lara Kopf; Theodore Luck; Maureen McMahon, Ph.D.; Shirley B. Moran; Claudia J. Morrell; Mary Murray; Jeanne L. Paynter, Ed.D.; Van R. Reiner; Chrisandra Richardson; Katherine C. Rigler; H. Mike Shealey; Gillian L. Simon; Charlotte Stokes; Paul Tanenbaum, Ph.D.; Janet Veditz; Gerry Wojnar, Ph.D.; Stephanie F. Zenker; Penny Zimring; Helaine M. Zinamon. Terms expire 2011.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Staff: Michael W. Mason (410) 767-0524; e-mail: mmason@msde.state.md.us

Sue A. Strobel, Chair (chosen by Council)

Representing State Dept. of Education: Brian J. Griffith

Representing Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene: Maria Prince, M.D.

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

Representing local school systems: Linda M. Kephart; LaDonna Schemm; Sue A. Strobel; twenty-one vacancies.

Representing institution of higher education: Jill A. Bush, Ph.D.

Representing Maryland Parent-Teacher Association: Veronika Carella

Representing Maryland State Teachers Association:

Representing Maryland Association of Boards of Education: Carl W. Smith, Ph.D.

Representing Maryland Association of Counties:

Representing Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland: Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D.

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

Representing Special Olympics of Maryland: Patricia Fegan, Ph.D.

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

Representing American Cancer Society: Sherry McCammon

Representing American Diabetes Association: Shawn McIntosh

Representing American Heart Association: Michaeline R. Fedder

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

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

RACE-TO-THE-TOP PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION WORK GROUP


STATE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Donna M. Watts (410) 767-0355; e-mail: dwatts@msde.state.md.us

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Katharine M. Oliver, Co-Chair
Colleen P. Seremet, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Winter Beckles; Sharon Boettinger; Karen Catron; Linda J. Dudderar; Val Emrich; M. Constance Finney; Douglas Handy; Stephanie C. Hill; Ted E. Imes, Sr.; Shelley A. Johnson; Dennis Kirkwood; Victoria Lee; John Lemmerman; Maria Lowery; Kenneth O. McCreedy; Enrique M. Melendez; Tonya E. Miles; C. Warren Mullins; Cathy M. Nelson; Kyle Rickansrud; Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D.; Anne Spence, Ph.D.; John Staley; Donald A. Thomas, Ph.D.; Rhonda Ulmer; Carl White, Ph.D.

COUNSEL
Elizabeth M. Kameen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6451
e-mail: ekameen@oag.state.md.us

Elliott L. Schoen, Deputy Counsel (410) 576-6453

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Renee M. Spence, Executive Director (410) 767-0469
e-mail: rspence@msde.state.md.us

Michial A. Gill, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Government Relations (410) 767-3170
e-mail: mgill@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTS, & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Brian J. Dulay, Executive Director, Grants Administration & Resource Development (410) 767-0514
e-mail: bdulay@msde.state.md.us

Darla F. Strouse, Ed.D., Executive Director, Partnerships & Development (410) 767-0369
e-mail: dstrouse@msde.state.md.us

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Rhona S. Fisher, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-1007
e-mail: rfisher@msde.state.md.us
web: www.seedschoolmd.org

RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Staff: Rhona S. Fisher, Ph.D. (410) 767-1007

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms: Lynn Morrison Venetoulis, 2012; Carmen S. Brown, 2013; Morton P. Fisher, Jr., 2013; Kevin Liles, 2013; one vacancy.

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC POLICY
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent for Academic Policy (410) 767-0473
e-mail: mgable@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/academicpolicy/
BRIDGE PLAN FOR ACADEMIC VALIDATION


COMMUNICATIONS & POLICY BRANCH
Maureen O. Moran, Chief (410) 767-0477
e-mail: mmoran@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC REFORM & INNOVATION
(R00A0103)
FY2012 appropriation: $1,700,922; authorized positions: 5
James V. Foran, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0368
e-mail: jforan@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/leadership/

BREAKTHROUGH CENTER
Robert Glascock, Executive Dirctor (410) 767-0322
e-mail: rglascock@msde.state.md.us

CROSS-DIVISIONAL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Paul E. Dunford, Director (410) 767-0793
e-mail: pdunford@msde.state.md.us

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
Ilene J. Swirnow, Director (410) 767-5317
e-mail: iswirnow@msde.state.md.us

GRANT PROGRAM INITIATIVES BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0381


SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
Ann Glazer, Director (410) 767-0321
e-mail: aglazer@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2012 appropriation: $3,131,583; authorized positions: 24
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 H. Tyler (410) 767-1008; e-mail: ptyler@dllr.state.md.us

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
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.

STATE BOARD OF CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
State Board of Education constitutes State Board of Career & Technology Education
James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., President, 2012

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL BRANCH
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Manager (410) 767-0518
e-mail: lgilli@msde.state.md.us

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT & ASSESSMENT SERVICES BRANCH
Patricia M. Mikos, Chief (410) 767-0186
e-mail: pmikos@msde.state.md.us

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SYSTEMS BRANCH
Jeanne-Marie S. Holly, Chief (410) 767-0182
e-mail: jmholly@msde.state.md.us

JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAM
(R00A0115)
FY2012 appropriation: $8,422,934; authorized positions: 94
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0500


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

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

Ex officio: Lillian M. Lowery, State Superintendent of Schools; Kristy Michel, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; Sam J. Abed, Secretary of Juvenile Services; Danette Gerald Howard, Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; vacancy, County Superintendent of Schools.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION FIELD SERVICE
S. Beth J. Hart, Field Director (410) 663-7711, (410) 767-6284; e-mail: bhart@msde.state.md.us

BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Kimberly B. Pogue, Principal (443) 263-8197; e-mail: kpogue@msde.state.md.us

CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
C. Anthony Thompson, Principal (410) 663-7732; e-mail: athompson@msde.state.md.us

CHELTENHAM YOUTH FACILITY
Sherry Ross, Principal (301) 396-5061; e-mail: sross@msde.state.md.us

J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
Peggy M. Stanford, Principal (410) 778-6444, ext. 150; e-mail: pstanford@msde.state.md.us

VICTOR CULLEN CENTER
Anna Lisa Nelson, Principal (301) 739-7779; e-mail: anelson@msde.state.md.us

WESTERN MARYLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER
Anna Lisa Nelson, Principal (301) 745-6065; e-mail: anelson@msde.state.md.us

LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER
Peggy M. Stanford, Principal (443) 523-1531; e-mail: pstanford@msde.state.md.us

PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
Zondra L. Johnson, Special Education Coordinator (410) 767-3184; e-mail: zjohnson@msde.state.md.us
Scottie Jo Griffin, Academic Education Coordinator (410) 767-3185; e-mail: sgriffin@msde.state.md.us
Roberta C. Reasoner, Library Media Coordinator (410) 767-7547; e-mail: rreasoner@msde.state.md.us
Maureen T. McAfee, Technology Coordinator (410) 767-7549; e-mail: mmcafee@msde.state.md.us
Diana M. Bailey, Transition Coordinator (410) 767-0531; e-mail: dbailey@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2012 appropriation: $39,821,751; authorized positions: 180.5
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.us

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Lindi M. Budd (410) 767-1250; e-mail: lbudd@msde.state.md.us

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Jennifer Nizer, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2012

Mary Coster; Catherine L. Dougherty; Celester A. Hall, Jr.; Rosemary King Johnston; Tracy Jost; Annastasia Kezar; Raymond C. O'Brocki III. Terms expire 2012.

Jennifer Arnaiz; Janice Gray; Judy Kalski; John Krupinsky; Faith Miller; Teresa Rivers; Stephen Rohde. Terms expire 2013.

Debora G. Badawi, M.D.; Mark A. Bilger; Terry Bridger, Ph.D.; Katherine A. Garvey; Audrey S. Regan, Ph.D. Terms expire 2014.

Appointed by Senate President: William C. Ferguson IV

Appointed by House Speaker: Peter F. Murphy

COUNSEL
Christle Sheppard Southall, Counsel (410) 767-7829; e-mail: christle.sheppard@msde.state.md.us

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Blair, Director (410) 767-7845; e-mail: betsy.blair@msde.state.md.us

CREDENTIALING
Angeline M. Bishop-Oshoko, Manager (410) 767-6916; e-mail: angeline.bishop-oshoko@msde.state.md.us

LICENSING
Paula D. Johnson, Manager (410) 767-7802; e-mail: paula.johnson@msde.state.md.us

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Renee D. Woodard, Regional Manager (410) 514-7861; e-mail: renee.woodard@msde.state.md.us

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

BALTIMORE COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Rosemarie T. Hayes, Regional Manager (410) 583-6204; e-mail: rosemarie.hayes@msde.state.md.us

CARROLL COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Carolyn B. Joyner, Regional Manager (410) 751-5438, ext. 302; e-mail: carolyn.joyner@msde.state.md.us

FREDERICK COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Latanya Lansey, Regional Manager (301) 696-9766, ext. 302; 1-800-344-2230 (toll free)
e-mail: latanya.lansey@msde.state.md.us

HOWARD COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Louis A. Valenti, Jr., Regional Manager (410) 750-8779; e-mail: louis.valenti@msde.state.md.us

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Carl L. Eggleston, Regional Manager (240) 314-1400; 1-800-648-3112 (toll free)
e-mail: carl.eggleston@msde.state.md.us

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Sharon E. Chester, Regional Manager (301) 333-6943; e-mail: sharon.chester@msde.state.md.us

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: beth.o'connor@msde.state.md.us

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@msde.state.md.us

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@msde.state.md.us

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: price.shuler@msde.state.md.us

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@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

GARRETT COUNTY FIELD OFFICE (Tuesdays & Thursdays only)
Debra L. Barnard (301) 334-3426; e-mail: debra.barnard@msde.state.md.us

COLLABORATION & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Linda C. Zang, Chief (410) 767-0140
e-mail: lzang@msde.state.md.us

HEAD-START COLLABORATION
Linda C. Zang, Coordinator (410) 767-0140; e-mail: lzang@msde.state.md.us

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 Scherr; Cvieta J. Sheridan; Helen Spence; Thomas Taylor; Norman Tinanoff, D.D.S.; Nancy M. Vorobey.

EARLY LEARNING BRANCH
Valerie A. Kaufmann, Coordinator (410) 767-0602
e-mail: valeriek@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
(R00A0111, formerly 36.01.01.11)
FY2012 appropriation: $6,548,430; authorized positions: 37
Mary A. Cary, Assistant State Superintendent for Instruction (410) 767-0316
e-mail: mcary@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/instruction/
CURRICULUM
Judith H. Jenkins, Director (410) 767-0348
e-mail: jjenkins@msde.state.md.us

FINE ARTS SECTION
James L. Tucker, Jr., Coordinator (410) 767-0352; e-mail: jtucker@msde.state.md.us

HEALTH SECTION
Brian J. Griffith, Specialist (410) 767-0327; e-mail: bgriffith@msde.state.md.us

MATHEMATICS
Donna M. Watts, Coordinator (410) 767-0355; e-mail: dwatts@msde.state.md.us

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECTION
Michael W. Mason, Specialist (410) 767-0524; e-mail: mmason@msde.state.md.us

READING & ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Katherine G. Lauritzen, Coordinator (410) 767-0830; e-mail: klauritzen@msde.state.md.us

SCIENCE
Mary Thurlow, Coordinator (410) 767-0329; e-mail: mthurlow@msde.state.md.us

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
A. LeeAnn Hutchison, Specialist (410) 767-0330; e-mail: lhutchison@msde.state.md.us

SOCIAL STUDIES
Marcie Taylor-Thoma, Ph.D., Coordinator (410) 767-0519; e-mail: mthoma@msde.state.md.us

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
Donna Clem, Coordinator (410) 767-0441; e-mail: dclem@msde.state.md.us

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT & TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS
R. Scott Pfeifer, Director (410) 767-0574
e-mail: spfeifer@msde.state.md.us

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Susan C. Spinnato, Director (410) 767-0349
e-mail: sspinnato@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

ATHLETICS SECTION
Edward F. (Ned) Sparks, Executive Director (410) 767-0376; e-mail: nsparks@msde.state.md.us

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER REQUISITE & TITLE III SECTION
Supreet Anand, Specialist (410) 767-0714; e-mail: sanand@msde.state.md.us
Gloria Grimsley, Specialist (410) 767-3575; e-mail: ggrimsley@msde.state.md.us

GIFTED & TALENTED SECTION
Jeanne L. Paynter, Ed.D., Specialist (410) 767-0363; e-mail: jpaynter@msde.state.md.us

WORLD LANGUAGES SECTION
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-6577

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES
Valerie A. Emrich, Director (410) 767-0382
e-mail: vemrich@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2012 appropriation: $11,997,269; authorized positions: 59.5
Marcella E. Franczkowski, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0238
e-mail: mfranczkowski@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/
web: www.marylandlearninglinks.org (resources for children with disabilities)

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

MONITORING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Monitoring Specialist (410) 767-0249; e-mail: lbluth@msde.state.md.us

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION & DUE PROCESS BRANCH
Dori Wilson, Chief (410) 767-7770
e-mail: dwilson@msde.state.md.us

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION & EDUCATION BRANCH
Thomas J. Stengel, Acting Chief (410) 767-0261
e-mail: tstengel@msde.state.md.us

STATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL [FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS]
Staff: Sherea M. Makle (410) 767-0261; e-mail: smakle@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/earlyinterv/sicc

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


Linda R. Ramsey; Suzette Scipio-Ettienne, M.D.; Eric F. Snyder; Grace Pushparany Williams. Terms expire 2011.

Charles R. Sharp, Jr.; Brenda A. Wilson; one vacancy. Terms expire 2012.

Paula D. Boykin; Cascelia S. Burgess, Ed.D.; Curtisha Hopkins; Rosemary King Johnston; Miji Kim; Linda R. Ramsey; Erin Stauder. Terms expire 2013.

Debora G. Badawi, M.D.; Margaret C. Berman; William T. Cohee, Ed.D.; Carolyn P. Fiume; Guy J. Guzzone; Veronica D. Land-Davis. Terms expire 2014.

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

Representing Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council: Rachel London, Esq.

FAMILY SERVICES & INTERAGENCY BRANCH
Alice D. Harris, Chief (410) 767-7197
e-mail: aharris@msde.state.md.us

NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION
Mary Tillar, Chief (410) 767-0264; e-mail: mtillar@msde.state.md.us

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION POLICY BRANCH
Donna R. Riley, Chief (410) 767-0242
e-mail: driley@msde.state.md.us

SPECIAL SERVICES BRANCH
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.us

INTERAGENCY RATES COMMITTEE
Steven D. Sorin, Chair (410) 767-0264

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; one vacancy.

SCHOOL HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES SECTION
June Cohen, Chief (410) 767-1446; e-mail: jcohen@msde.state.md.us

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Sharon A. West, Chief (410) 767-0237
e-mail: swest@msde.state.md.us
SPECIAL EDUCATION STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Donna R. Riley (410) 767-0242; e-mail: driley@msde.state.md.us

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 6-year terms:
Eileen Watson, Chair, 2013

Melissa Alexander; Paula Matthews; Kelli Piscano-Nelson; one vacancy. Terms expire 2011.

Rhonda Creecy; Edna Johnston; Marlo Lemon. Terms expire 2012.

Howard Anderson; Mary Fairchild Baskar; Frances Brannock; Clara B. Floyd; Sharon Glass; Katrina Kickbush; Claudette LeBlanc; Amy Morales; Edwin Oliver; Jan Thomas; Corliss Wood; one vacancy. Terms expire 2013.

Wendy DiBuo; Pamela Hardy-Cyran; Rachel London, Esq. Terms expire 2014.

Jack Altfather; Dorie Flynn; Michelle Hart; one vacancy. Terms expire 2015.

DIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2012 appropriation: $7,083,687; authorized positions: 49.5
Ann E. Chafin, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0275
e-mail: achafin@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/studentschoolsvcs
OFFICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Charles J. (Chuck) Buckler, Director (410) 767-0292; e-mail: cbuckler@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF SCHOOL INNOVATIONS
Hilda L. Ortiz, Director (410) 767-3678; e-mail: hortiz@msde.state.md.us

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT BRANCH
Maria E. Lamb, Chief (410) 767-0286
e-mail: mlamb@msde.state.md.us

STUDENT SERVICES & ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS BRANCH
Charles J. (Chuck) Buckler, Chief (410) 767-0292
e-mail: cbuckler@msde.state.md.us

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

Judith R. Covich, Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2012

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Karen-Lee N. Brofee, Ed.D., 2011; Jacqueline R. Douge, M.D., 2011; Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D., 2011; Molly K. Marra, 2012; Patricia A. Papa, 2012; Donna M. Behrens, 2013; Francine J. Childs, 2013; Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey, Ph.D., 2013; Nancy A. Lever, Ph.D., 2013; Kathleen H. Wise, 2013; Albert A. Zachik, M.D., 2013; five vacancies.

Nominated by Senate President: one vacancy

Nominated by House Speaker: one vacancy

Ex officio: Kristy Michel, 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; Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Resources; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Kimberly Malat, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children.

SAFE SCHOOLS SECTION
Peter Singleton, Specialist (410) 767-0301; e-mail: psingleton@msde.state.md.us

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SECTION
Vacancy, Specialist (410) 767-0313

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Vanessa J. Diggs, Chief (410) 767-0653
e-mail: vdiggs@msde.state.md.us

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

STUDENT LEADERSHIP & OUTREACH
Lance Ledebur, Specialist (410) 767-0957; e-mail: lledebur@msde.state.md.us

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
Julie K. Ayers, Specialist (410) 767-0357; e-mail: jayers@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/servicelearning/

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

ADMINISTRATION

AUDIT OFFICE
Preston D. Alderman, Jr., Director (410) 767-0104
e-mail: palderman@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Linda A. Shevitz, Chief (410) 767-0428
e-mail: lshevitz@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Steven D. Serra, Chief (410) 767-0021
e-mail: sserra@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0105)
FY2012 appropriation: $2,960,326; authorized positions: 22
Beth S. Perlman, Interim Chief Information Officer (410) 767-8108
e-mail: bperlman@msde.state.md.us

Ricardo L. Olympia, Deputy Chief Information Officer (401) 767-0062
e-mail: rolympia@msde.state.md.us

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Gregory K. Talley, Coordinator (410) 767-0075; e-mail: gtalley@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT, & DATA SYSTEMS
(R00A0104, formerly 36.01.01.04)
FY2012 appropriation: $35,983,486; authorized positions: 30
Carolyn M. Wood, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0073
e-mail: cwood@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
web: www.mdreportcard.org

PLANNING BRANCH
Janet E. Bagsby, Chief (410) 767-0048
e-mail: jbagsby@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2012 appropriation: $3,005,593; authorized positions: 28
Regina E. (Jean) Satterfield, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0386
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
e-mail: jsatterfield@msde.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/certification/

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD
Staff: Madeline L. Koum (410) 767-0385; e-mail: mkoun@msde.state.md.us


Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
Cathy G. Cerveny, Chair (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2011

David S. Clapp; Nomsa E. Geleta; Darren R. Hornbeck; Kimberly C. Oliver; Theresa D. Stafford; Jolynn E. Tarwater. Terms expire 2011.

Ronald S. Goldblatt, Esq. Term expires 2012.

Merlyn M. Bell; Amy Benson; Cynthia T. Bowen, Ed.D.; Louise E. DeJesu; Stephanie R. Moses; Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D.; Karen L. Roe, Ph.D. Terms expire 2013.

Barbara M. Palmer, Ph.D. Term expires 2014.

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

Ex officio: John E. Smeallie, Ed.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools

CERTIFICATION BRANCH
Joann H. Ericson, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0406
e-mail: jericson@msde.state.md.us

NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROVAL BRANCH
Sarah D. Spross, Chief (410) 767-0407
e-mail: sspross@msde.state.md.us

PROGRAM APPROVAL & ASSESSMENT BRANCH
Norma N. Allen, Chief (410) 767-0390
e-mail: nallen@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
(R00A0117, formerly 36.01.01.17)
FY2012 appropriation: $3,064,170; authorized positions: 17
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

Appointed by Governor to 5-year terms:
M. Kiplinger Hine, Jr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2012
Patricia H. Fisher, 2011; Alease J. Wright, 2011; Susan J. Schmidt, 2013; Peter M. Stanford, 2014; James H. Fish, 2015; Brien Poffenberger, 2015.

Ex officio: Danette Gerald Howard, 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; Darrell L. Batson, President, Maryland Library Association; Elizabeth Napier, President, Maryland Association of School Librarians.

MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
Vacancy, Chief (410) 230-2454; 1-800-964-9209 (toll free); tdd: (410) 333-8679, 1-800-934-2541 (toll free)
web: www.lbph.lib.md.us

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

PUBLIC LIBRARIES & STATE NETWORKING BRANCH
Susan Paznekas, Chief (410) 767-0440
e-mail: spaznekas@msde.state.md.us


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

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
(R00A0120, formerly 36.01.01.20)
FY2012 appropriation: $9,455,684; authorized positions: 66
Suzanne R. Page, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 554-9385; 1-888-554-0334 (toll free)
e-mail: sue.page@ssa.gov
e-mail: dors@dors.state.md.us
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/rehabsvcs/
www.dors.state.md.us

MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
Staff: Polly G. Huston (410) 554-9437; e-mail: phuston@dors.state.md.us

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Daniel B. Frye, Jr., Chair (chosen by Council), 2014

Laurie J. Elinoff; Paulette Epps; Carol Lewis; Kalisankar (Kali) Mallik; Anne C. Rea; Rashid Reyazuddin. Terms expire 2012.

Thomas J. Barkley; Earl M. Cooper; Thomas F. Laverty; Mary L. Manzoni; Barry Shaw; M. Josieanne Thomas; Zosia Zaks; two vacancies. Terms expire 2013.

Michael A. Bullis; Charles H. Crawford; Timothy W. Daly; Alfred Sonnenstrahl; Michael C. Whitehill. Terms expire 2014.

Ex officio: Suzanne R. Page, Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kimberlee Schultz, Public Affairs Officer (410) 554-9435; e-mail: kschultz@dors.state.md.us

DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2012 appropriation: $34,387,136; authorized positions: 245.5
Dayle M. Smith, Director (410) 308-4360; 1-800-492-4283 (toll free); tty: (410) 308-4550
e-mail: dayle.smith@ssa.gov

George Albright III, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor (410) 308-4377

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT
Joseph 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)
FY2012 appropriation: $8,494,279; authorized positions: 44
Susan S. Schaffer, Director (410) 554-9219
e-mail: sschaffer@msde.state.md.us

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
Barton B. Peeples, Assistant Director (410) 554-9450; e-mail: bpeeples@dors.state.md.us

REHABILITATION SERVICES
Tandra Hunter-Payne, Assistant Director (410) 554-9107; e-mail: thunterpayne@dors.state.md.us

OFFICE OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Scott A. Dennis, Director (410) 554-9414
e-mail: sdennis@dors.state.md.us

FACILITY OPERATIONS
James Buckmaster, Chief (410) 554-9568; e-mail: jbuckmaster@dors.state.md.us

FISCAL OPERATIONS
Robert M. Moulden, Chief (410) 554-9421; e-mail: rmoulden@dors.state.md.us

HUMAN RESOURCES
Denise L. Metzger, Personnel Administrator (410) 554-9393; e-mail: dmetzger@dors.state.md.us

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
Randy Diehl, Chief (410) 554-9419; e-mail: rdiehl@dors.state.md.us

PROGRAM INCOME
Thomas D. Scheurich, Chief (410) 554-9307; e-mail: tscheurich@visto.com

OFFICE OF FIELD SERVICES
(R00A0121, formerly 36.01.01.21)
FY2012 appropriation: $34,755,824; authorized positions: 214
Ronald C. Winter, Director (410) 554-9410
e-mail: rwinter@dors.state.md.us

REGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties)
Adele W. Connolly, Director (301) 791-4764; e-mail: aconnolly@dors.state.md.us

REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties)
Yvonne Kranitz, Director (410) 974-7604; e-mail: ykranitz@dors.state.md.us

REGION 3: BALTIMORE CITY
Michael Breeden, Director (410) 333-6109; e-mail: mbreeden@dors.state.md.us

REGION 4: EASTERN SHORE
E. C. Townsend, Director (410) 543-6906; e-mail: etownsend@dors.state.md.us

REGION 5: CENTRAL MARYLAND (Baltimore, Harford & Howard counties)
Jo Anne P. Materkowski, Director (410) 321-2395; e-mail: jmaterkowski@dors.state.md.us

REGION 6: Montgomery & Prince George's counties
Laura E. (Beth) Lash, Director (301) 306-3600; e-mail: blash@dors.state.md.us

WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
(R00A0122)
FY2012 appropriation: $11,292,055; authorized positions: 100
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail: jjackson@dors.state.md.us

OFFICE OF PROGRAM & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Polly G. Huston, Director (410) 554-9437
e-mail: phuston@dors.state.md.us

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Thomas F. Laverty, Director (410) 554-9363; 1-800-638-6243 (toll free); ; e-mail: tlaverty@dors.state.md.us

PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Catherine Drake, Community Rehabilitation Programs Specialist (410) 554-9440; e-mail: cdrake@dors.state.md.us
Vacancy, Staff Development Specialist, (410) 554-9381

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Rosella M. Stock, Director (410) 554-9458; e-mail: rstock@dors.state.md.us

FINANCE

LOCAL FINANCE REPORTING OFFICE
Sovaroun Ieng, Chief (410) 767-0271; e-mail: sieng@msde.state.md.us

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
Leon Langley, Director (410) 767-0209; e-mail: llangley@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Robert W. Crawford, Director (410) 767-8863
e-mail: bcrawford@msde.state.md.us

ACCOUNTING BRANCH
Dale A. Carpenter, Chief (410) 767-0130; e-mail: dcarpenter@msde.state.md.us

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BRANCH
Albert K. Annan, Chief (410) 767-0115; e-mail: aannan@msde.state.md.us

BUDGET BRANCH
Richard B. Baker, Chief (410) 767-4419; e-mail: rbaker@msde.state.md.us

FINANCE, REPORTING, & COORDINATION BRANCH
James M. Clark, Chief (410) 767-0272; e-mail: jclark@msde.state.md.us

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS BRANCH
Robin E. Ziegler, Chief (410) 767-0199; e-mail: rziegler@msde.state.md.us
web: Eat Smart Maryland

SCHOOL FACILITIES BRANCH
Barbara J. Bice, Chief (410) 767-0097; e-mail: bbice@msde.state.md.us

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