Skip to Main Content

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0464


[photo, Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Maryland] Geoff Sanderson, Deputy State Superintendent, Accountability (410) 767-0472
Krishnanda Tallur, Deputy State Superintendent, Finance & Operations (410) 767-0461
Tenette Y. Smith, Ed.D. Interim Deputy State Superintendent, Teaching & Learning (410) 767-0574

Shawn Fritz-Rushing, Assistant State Superintendent, Administration & Operations (410) 767-
Vacancy, Assistant State Superintendent, Assessment, Accountability, Performance Reporting, & Research (410) 767-0073
Shayna Cook, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Early Childhood (410) 767-0342
Antoine Hickman, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Early Intervention & Special Education Services (410) 767-0238
Kelly E. Meadows, Assistant State Superintendent, Educator Effectiveness (410) 767-0385
Donna M. Gunning, Assistant State Superintendent, Financial Planning, Operations, & Strategy (410) 767-0757
Monique T. Felder, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Instructional Programs & Services (410) 767-0329
Erikk D. Bonner, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent, Rehabilitation Services (410) 554-9385
Mary L. Gable, Assistant State Superintendent, Student Support & Federal Programs (410) 767-0472
Elliott L. Schoen, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6465

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


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

Agencies

Budget

Functions

Historical Evolution

Organizational Chart

Organizational Structure

Origin

Reports

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


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Zachary T. Hands, Executive Director (410) 767-0467; e-mail: zachary.hands1@maryland.gov
e-mail: stateboard.msde@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/default.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Joshua L. Michael, Ph.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2026
Monica E. Goldson, Ed.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2027
Chuen-Chin Bianca Chang, 2025; Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, D.A., 2025; Xiomara V. Medina, 2025; Clarence C. Crawford, 2026; Rachel L. McCusker, 2026; Nicholas Greer, 2027; Irma E. Johnson, Ph.D., 2027; Samir Joshua Paul, 2027; Alverne W. (Chet) Chesterfield, 2028; Kenneth S. Clash, 2028; Kimberly Ann Lewis, Ed.D., 2028.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Abhiram Gaddam, student, 2025

Secretary-Treasurer (nonvoting): Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(R00A0101, formerly 36.01.01.01)
FY2025 appropriation: $; authorized positions: 123.10
Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools (appointed by State Board of Education to 4-year term), 2028
(410) 767-0464
e-mail: carey.wright@maryland.gov
web: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OS/wright.aspx

    Lisa Sparr, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0464; e-mail: lisa.sparr@maryland.gov


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

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


ACCOUNTABILITY

Geoff Sanderson, Deputy State Superintendent for Accountability (410) 767-0472
e-mail: geoff.sanderson@maryland.gov
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OSE/index.aspx


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


          MARYLAND STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
          Staff: Patrick S. Peto (410) 554-9536; e-mail: patrick.peto@maryland.gov
          web: http://msrc.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

          Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
          Katherine Ramsey Jones, Chair (chosen by Council), 2026

          Tamara A. Smith, 2024.

          Marla G. Friedman; Michele Ann Hamlin; Kristen M. Patterson; Cory J. Richo. Terms expire 2025.

          Lauren A. (L.A.) Benn; Rosa Amparito Raez; Kristina D. Richards; LaBria Shannon; Todd E. Tolson; Hunter C. Whitt. Terms expire 2026.

          Jeffrey N. Christopher; Chandra Smith; Myiah Smith; Jamie Stoner; Sherria D. Young-Smith. Terms expire 2027.

          Ex officio: Erikk D. Bonner, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services

        PUBLIC AFFAIRS
        Kimberlee C. Schultz, Director (410) 554-9435; e-mail: kimberlee.schultz@maryland.gov

      DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY
      Donna Lettow, Administrator (410) 554-9402; e-mail: donna.Lettow@maryland.gov

      DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
      (R00A0123, formerly 36.01.01.23)
      FY2025 appropriation: $; authorized positions: 232
      Dayle M. Smith, Director (410) 308-4360; 1-800-492-4283 (toll free); tty: (410) 308-4550
      e-mail: dayle.smith@ssa.gov

      George B. Albright III, M.D., Chief Medical Advisor (410) 308-4377
      Carla Sarno, M.D. Chief Psychiatrist 410 308-4369

        ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT
        Gina P. Regis, Assistant Director, Support Services (410) 308-4370; e-mail: gina.regis@maryland.gov

        CLAIMS ADJUDICATION UNIT
        Elzbieta M. Sheridan, Assistant Director, Operations (410) 308-4364; e-mail: liz.sheridan@ssa.gov

FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Krishnanda Tallur, Deputy State Superintendent of Finance & Operations (410) 767-0123
e-mail: krishnanda.tallur@maryland.gov

TEACHING & LEARNING

(R00A0103)
FY2025 appropriation: $; authorized positions: 178.15
Tenette Y. Smith, Ed.D. Interim Deputy State Superintendent, Teaching & Learning (410) 767-0574
e-mail: tenette.smith@maryland.gov
web: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OTL/index.aspx


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

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



[photo, Talbot County Early Head Start school bus, Center for Children and Families, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland] COLLABORATION & PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT BRANCH
Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-0337

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



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

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


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@maryland.gov


This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.


Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!


[ Archives' Home Page  ||  Maryland Manual On-Line  ||  Reference & Research
||  Search the Archives   ||  Education & Outreach  ||  Archives of Maryland Online ]

Governor     General Assembly    Judiciary     Maryland.Gov

© Copyright December 20, 2024 Maryland State Archives