STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Administration (410) 767-0464
Richard J. Steinke, Deputy State Superintendent for School Improvement Services (410) 767-0229

Thomas K. Lee, Assistant State Superintendent for Business Services (410) 767-0011
Katharine M. Oliver, Assistant State Superintendent for Career Technology & Adult Learning (410) 767-0158
Lawrence E. Leak, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Certification & Accreditation (410) 767-0385
JoAnne L. Carter, Assistant State Superintendent for Compensatory Education & Support Services (410) 767-0275
Margaret C. Trader, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Instruction & Staff Development (410) 767-0316
J. Maurice Travillian, Assistant State Superintendent for Library Development & Services (410) 767-0434
Mark A. Moody, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Planning, Results, & Information Management (410) 767-0073
Robert A. Burns, Assistant State Superintendent for Rehabilitation Services (410) 554-9385
Robert C. Rice, Ph.D., Assistant State Superintendent for Research & Development (410) 767-0368
Ronald A. Peiffer, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent for School & Community Outreach (410) 767-0473
Carol Ann Baglin, Assistant State Superintendent for Special Education & Early Intervention Services (410) 767-0238
Valerie V. Cloutier, Principal Counsel (410) 576-6465

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
World Wide Web: http://www.msde.state.md.us/

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Walter Sondheim, Jr., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 1999
(410) 767-0467

J. Edward Andrews, Jr., Ed.D., Vice-President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2000
Secretary-Treasurer: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms: Morris C. Jones, 1999; Adrienne L. Ottaviani, 1999; Philip S. Benzil, D.D.S., 2000; John L. Wisthoff, Ph.D., 2000; Raymond V. (Buzz) Bartlett, 2001; George W. Fisher, Sr., 2001; Judith McHale, 2001; Jo Ann T. Bell, 2002; Marilyn D. Maultsby, 2002.

Appointed by Governor to 1-year term: Rebecca Gifford, student, 1999

OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

(R00A0101, formerly 36.01.01.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $5,807,619
FY1999 authorized positions: 60.6
Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (appointed by State Board of Education), 1999
(410) 767-0462
e-mail: ngrasmic@msde.state.md.us

Anthony L. South, Executive Assistant to State Board of Education (410) 767-0467
Irene P. Hechler, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent (410) 767-0465
Renee Spence, Executive Assistant for Governmental Relations (410) 767-0469

ADMINISTRATION

A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D., Deputy State Superintendent for Administration
(410) 767-0464
e-mail: ssanders@msde.state.md.us

Debra J. Greenberg, Internal Audit Officer (410) 767-0507

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES OFFICE

Richard J. Steinke, Deputy State Superintendent for School Improvement Services
(410) 767-0229
e-mail: rsteinke@msde.state.md.us
fax: (410) 333-8165

DEFUNCT DEPARTMENTAL AGENCIES

CAREER CONNECTION BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Instructional Services Branch.

CAREER TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Instructional Branch, July 1, 1997.

CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SUPPORT BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Student/Partner Branch, July 1, 1997.

CAREER TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SUPPORT BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Systems Branch, July 1, 1997.

COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Office of Program and Community Support.

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Under School Improvement Services Office, renamed Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services in April 1999.

FACILITIES OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Within Division of Rehabilitation Services under Business Support Services, renamed Human Resources and Facilities Management in 1997.

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, functions reassigned to a section under Adult Education and Literacy Services Branch in 1996.

NONPUBLIC SCHOOL BRANCH
Under Division of Special Education, renamed Community and Interagency Services Branch, July 1, 1997.

PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Business Support Services in January 1997.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE BRANCH
Under Division of Special Education, renamed Instructional Support and Staff Development Branch, July 1, 1997.

PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Systems Support Branch.

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES & STATE MEDIA SERVICES BRANCH
Under Division of Instruction and Staff Development, renamed School Library Media Services Branch in 1997.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Under School Improvement Services Office, renamed Office of Research and Development in July 1997.

SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
Under Division of Instruction and Staff Development, its functions were either completed or reassigned effective November 1, 1998.

STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT
Within Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed in 1997 as Grants and Goals 2000.

STUDENT PARTNER SERVICES BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Student Support Branch.

SUPPORT SYSTEM SECTION
Under Division of Special Education, reorganized as Program Evaluation and Compliance Branch in July 1998.

TALKING BOOK CENTER
Formerly under Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, closed in December 1996 due to severe budget cuts. Center functions were assumed by Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

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