STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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
Vacancy, Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2011
Dunbar Brooks, 2009; Richard L. Goodall, 2009; Karabelle A. L. Pizzigati, Ph.D., 2009; Charlene M. Dukes, Ed.D., 2010; Donna Hill Staton, Esq., 2010; Mary Kay Finan, Ed.D., 2011; Rosa M. Garcia, 2011; Ivan C. A. Walks, M.D., 2012; Catherine B. (Kate) Walsh, 2012; one vacancy.

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

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 INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL
Staff: Ann E. Chafin (410) 767-0275; e-mail: achafin@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; 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:
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.

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.

SOCIAL STUDIES TASK FORCE
Staff: Marcie Taylor-Thoma (410) 767-0519; e-mail: mthoma@msde.state.md.us

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
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.

MARYLAND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: Nancy A. Carey (410) 767-0441; e-mail: ncarey@msde.state.md.us

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
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

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

OFFICE OF PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTS, & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Janice E. Quinton, Executive Director, Grants Administration & Resource Development (410) 767-0514
e-mail: jquinton@msde.state.md.us

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

DIVISION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0103)
FY2010 appropriation: $2,315,509; authorized positions:
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
Ilene J. Swirnow, Director (410) 767-5317
e-mail: iswirnow@msde.state.md.us

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

HIGH SCHOOL & POSTSECONDARY INITIATIVES BRANCH
James V. Foran, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-0589
e-mail: jforan@msde.state.md.us

GRANT PROGRAM INITIATIVES BRANCH
Mary Bea Preston, Chief (410) 767-0381
e-mail: mpreston@msde.state.md.us

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

SUCCESSION INITIATIVES BRANCH
Patricia A. Jones, Director (410) 767-0451
e-mail: pjones@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
(R00A0117, formerly 36.01.01.17)
FY2010 appropriation: $3,153,198; authorized positions:
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:
James H. Fish, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2010
Brien Poffenberger, 2010; Patricia H. Fisher, 2011; David H. Goldsmith, 2011; M. Kiplinger Hine, Jr., 2012; Susan J. Schmidt, 2013; Peter M. Stanford, 2014.

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; Darrell L. Batson, President, Maryland Library Association; Elizabeth Napier, President, Maryland Association of School Librarians.

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESS GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Staff: Gillian F. Lewis (410) 230-2454; e-mail: jlewis@lbph.lib.md.us

Appointed by Governor:
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.

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.

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

PUBLIC LIBRARIES & STATE NETWORKING BRANCH
Daria A. Parry, Chief (410) 767-0443
e-mail: dparry@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)
FY2010 appropriation: $9,503,499; authorized positions:
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/
www.dors.state.md.us

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

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Andrea Buonincontro, Chair (chosen by Council), 2009

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.

Michael A. Bullis; Charles H. Crawford; Timothy W. Daly; Daniel B. Frye; Alfred Sonnenstrahl; Michael C. Whitehill. Terms expire 2011.

Ex officio: Robert A. Burns, Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services; Carol Lewis, Rehabilitation Counselor, Division of Rehabilitation Services.

DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
(R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
FY2010 appropriation: $31,798,232; authorized positions:
Suzanne R. Page, Director (410) 308-4360; 1-800-492-4283 (toll free); tty: (410) 308-4550
e-mail: sue.page@ssa.gov

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

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT
Vacancy, Assistant Director, Support Services (410) 308-4370

CLAIMS ADJUDICATION UNIT
Dayle M. Smith, Assistant Director, Operations (410) 308-4364; e-mail: dayle.smith@ssa.gov

OFFICE OF BLINDNESS & VISION SERVICES
(R00A0124)
FY2010 appropriation: $8,708,946; authorized positions:
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
Linda E. Watts, Personnel Administrator (410) 554-9393; e-mail: lwatts@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)
FY2010 appropriation: $37,592,420; authorized positions:
Ronald C. Winter, Director (410) 554-9410
e-mail: rwinter@dors.state.md.us

REGION 1: WESTERN MARYLAND (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett & Washington counties)
Mary W. Dudderar, Director (301) 791-4764

REGION 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties)
Yvonne Kranitz, Director (410) 974-7604

REGION 3: BALTIMORE CITY
Michael Breeden, Director (410) 333-6109

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)
Ellen Olsen, Director (410) 321-2395

REGION 6: Montgomery & Prince George's counties
Sharon E. Julius, Director (301) 306-3600; e-mail: sjulius@erols.com

WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
(R00A0122)
FY2010 appropriation: $9,013,806; authorized positions:
M. Jean Jackson, Director (410) 554-9414; tty: (410) 554-9155; e-mail: jjackson@dors.state.md.us

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

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Laura E. (Beth) Lash, Director (410) 554-9359; 1-800-638-6243 (toll free); e-mail: blash@dors.state.md.us

PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Christine Johnson, Community Rehabilitation Programs Specialist (410) 554-9440; e-mail: cjohnson@dors.state.md.us

Melissa Pemberton, Staff Development Specialist, (410) 554-9381; e-mail: mpemberton@dors.state.md.us

PUBLIC INFORMATION & PLANNING SERVICES
Kathleen Santora, Specialist (410) 554-9435; e-mail: ksantora@dors.state.md.us

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

ACADEMIC POLICY

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

ADMINISTRATION

AUDIT OFFICE
Suzanne R. Ayres, Chief (410) 767-0104
e-mail: sayres@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Woodrow B. Grant, Jr., Chief (410) 767-0425
e-mail: wgrant@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Richard J. Pescatore, Chief (410) 767-0021
e-mail: rpescat@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(R00A0105)
FY2010 appropriation: $3,024,139; authorized positions:
Sidney H. Drake, Chief (410) 767-8108
e-mail: sdrake@msde.state.md.us

Ricardo L. Olympia, Assistant Director (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
(R00A0104, formerly 36.01.01.04)
FY2010 appropriation: $39,685,498; authorized positions:
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

ASSESSMENT BRANCH
web: www.mdreportcard.org

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

DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES
(R00A0102, formerly 36.01.01.02)
FY2010 appropriation: $9,207,814; authorized positions:
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.us

PUPIL TRANSPORTATION UNIT
Vacancy, Director (410) 767-0209

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
David B. Susio, Chief (410) 767-0123; e-mail: dsusio@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

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

DIVISION OF CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
(R00A0118, formerly 36.01.01.18)
FY2010 appropriation: $3,329,668; authorized positions:
Vacancy, Assistant State Superintendent (410) 767-0385
(410) 767-0412 (certification assistance)
web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/divisions/certification/

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD
Staff: Madeline Koum (410) 767-0385

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

Shirley Brandman; Judith G. Cephas; Lorraine E. Cornish; Marcia B. Cushall, Ed.D.; A. William Determan; Ronald S. Goldblatt, Esq.; 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.

David S. Clapp; Timothy Dawson; Nomsa E. Geleta; Ardith Z. Harle, Ed.D.; Darren R. Hornbeck; Kimberly C. Oliver; Jolynn E. Tarwater. Terms expire 2011.

Ex officio: John E. Smeallie, Ph.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
Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D., Chief (410) 767-0390
e-mail: vpilato@msde.state.md.us

STATE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
Staff: Norma Allen; Michelle Dunkle; Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D. (410) 767-0390

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
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

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

BRIDGE PLAN FOR ACADEMIC VALIDATION
Bernard J. Sadusky, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-3028
e-mail: bsadusky@mdse.state.md.us

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

RESIDENTIAL BOARDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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

Appointed by Governor: Carmen S. Brown, 2010; Morton P. Fisher, Jr., 2010; Kevin Liles, 2010; Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., 2012; Lynn Morrison Venetoulis, 2012.

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

DIVISION OF CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(R00A0114, formerly 36.01.01.14)
FY2010 appropriation: $4,183,685; authorized positions:
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

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
Membership consists of State Board of 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
Mark J. Mechlinski, Ed.D., Director (410) 767-0500
e-mail: mmechlinski@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.us

COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chair: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

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.

BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
Joe A. Dixon, Principal (443) 263-8197

CHARLES H. HICKEY, JR. SCHOOL
Raleigh Turnage, Principal (410) 663-7711; e-mail: rturnage@msde.state.md.us

J. DeWEESE CARTER CENTER
Peggy M. Stanford, Principal (410) 778-6444

VICTOR CULLEN CENTER
Anna Lisa Nelson, Principal (301) 241-3950

LOWER EASTERN SHORE CHILDREN'S CENTER
S. Beth J. Hart, Principal (443) 523-1531

PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES
Donald Gray, Special Education Coordinator (410) 663-7718; e-mail: dgray@msde.state.md.us
Scottie Jo Griffin, Academic Education Coordinator (410) 663-7727; e-mail: sgriffin@msde.state.md.us
Maureen T. McAfee, Technology Coordinator (410) 663-7727

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
(R00A0110)
FY2010 appropriation: $37,882,771; authorized positions:
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: T. J. Bennett (410) 767-6786

Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 3-year terms:
Donna Fowler, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools), 2010

Mary Leonardi LaCasse. Term expires 2008.

Tyrone D. Bullock, Sr.; Mary Coster; Mona E. Criswell; Rebecca F. Pitkow; Joan Planell; Boyce C. Rogers; one vacancy. Terms expire 2009.

Jennifer Arnaiz; Mary DeFeo; Sharon McCorkle; Faith Miller; Paula T. Montgomery; Stephen Rohde; Gayla Sanders; Deborah Shepard; John V. Surr, Esq. Terms expire 2010.

Mark A. Bilger; Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D. Terms expire 2011.

Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy

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
Frances S. Feldman, Regional Manager (410) 514-7861; e-mail: frances.feldman@msde.state.md.us

BALTIMORE CITY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Michael A. Morrison, Regional Manager (410) 554-8316; e-mail: michael.morrison@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; e-mail: carolyn.joyner@msde.state.md.us

FREDERICK COUNTY CHILD-CARE OFFICE
Suzanne E. Tresselt, Regional Manager (301) 696-9766, ext. 302; 1-800-344-2230 (toll free)
e-mail: suzanne.tresselt@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)
W. Gary Kosyjana, Regional Manager (410) 272-5358; 1-800-343-0955 (toll free)
e-mail: gary.kosyjana@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

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Audrey R. Smith, Manager (410) 767-7591; e-mail: audrey.smith@msde.state.md.us

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

HEAD-START COLLABORATION
Linda C. Zang, Director (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, Director, Head Start Collaboration (410) 767-0140; e-mail: lzang@msde.state.md.us
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)
FY2010 appropriation: $10,802,746; authorized positions:
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
Nancy A. Carey, Coordinator (410) 767-0441; e-mail: ncarey@msde.state.md.us

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

CURRICULUM
Dixie L. Stack, Director (410) 767-0348
e-mail: dstack@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
Bonnie Schmeltz, Coordinator (410) 767-0830; e-mail: bschmeltz@msde.state.md.us

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

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Rebecca H. Bell, Specialist (410) 767-0330; e-mail: rbell@msde.state.md.us

SOCIAL 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

ATHLETICS SECTION
Edward (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
Susan Spinnato, Specialist (410) 767-6577; e-mail: sspinnato@msde.state.md.us

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES
Jayne E. Moore, Director (410) 767-0382
e-mail: jmoore@msde.state.md.us

OFFICE OF READING FIRST
Michelle A. Goady, Director (410) 767-0721
e-mail: mgoady@msde.state.md.us

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
(R00A0113, formerly 36.01.01.13)
FY2010 appropriation: $10,467,867; authorized positions:
Carol Ann Heath-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

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION & EDUCATION BRANCH
Marcella Franczkowski, Manager (410) 767-0261
e-mail: mfranczkowski@msde.state.md.us

STATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL [FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS]
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent:
Donna J. Njokju, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2010
Linda R. Ramsey, Co-Chair (chosen by Governor), 2010


Amy T. Griffin; Carol Ann Heath-Baglin, Ed.D.; Brenda Hussy-Gardner, Ph.D.; Elizabeth A. Kelley; Kimberly Y. Robinson, Esq.; Charles R. Sharp, Jr.; one vacancy. Terms expire 2009.

Amy Blackburn; Paula D. Boykin; Cascelia S. Burgess, Ed.D.; Alisa Kobrinetz Chernack; Curtisha Hopkins; Rosemary King Johnston; Erin Stauder. Terms expire 2010.

Margaret C. Berman; William T. Cohee, Ed.D.; Angelina B. Dickerson, Ph.D.; Veronica D. Land-Davis; Kelli Piscano-Nelson; Joyce C. Pollard; Suzette Scipio-Ettiene, M.D.; Eric F. Snyder; Linda S. Vaughan; Grace Pushparany Williams. Terms expire 2011.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY SUPPORT SECTION
Nancy M. Vorobey, Section Chief (410) 767-0234; e-mail: nvorobey@msde.state.md.us

HOME-VISITING CONSORTIUM & HEALTHY FAMILIES
Thomas Stengel, Director (410) 767-0261

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT SECTION
Susan M. Ferguson, Section Chief (410) 767-8868; e-mail: sferguso@msde.state.md.us

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

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION & QUALITY ASSURANCE BRANCH
Linda F. Bluth, Ed.D., Chief (410) 767-0264
e-mail: lbluth@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; Shelley L. Tinney.

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

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
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools to 6-year terms:
Jean Carrion, Chair, 2008

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.

DIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
(R00A0112, formerly 36.01.01.12)
FY2010 appropriation: $6,709,050; authorized positions:
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
Thomas W. Rhoades, Ph.D., Director (410) 767-0278; e-mail: trhoades@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
Staff: Anne E. Walker (410) 767-0297; e-mail: awalker@msde.state.md.us

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. Lenett

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.

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

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SECTION
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

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

Marlo D. Lemon, Specialist (410) 767-0282; e-mail: mlemon2@msde.state.md.us

21ST-CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
Kelly M. Coston, After-School Coordinator (410) 767-0289

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