Offices & Divisions
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About
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee state and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population—students, teachers, principals, and other educators—throughout Maryland.
MSDE Organizational Chart - PDF - 187.72 KB
Leadership
- Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools
- Alex Reese, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief of Staff
- Stefan Redding Lallinger, Ed.L.D., Chief Policy Officer, Office of the Chief Policy Officer
- Sarah Neville-Morgan, Chief of Early Childhood, Office of Early Childhood
- Geoff Sanderson, Chief of Accountability, Office of Accountability
- Tenette Smith, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning
- Krishnanda Tallur, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Finance and Operations
Maryland State Board of Education
Office of the Chief of Staff
- Office of Audits
- Office of Communications
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Office of Athletics (MPSSAA)
Office of Teaching and Learning
- Division of Special Education
- Division of College and Career Pathways
- Division of Instructional Programs
Office of Early Childhood
Office of Finance and Operations
- Division of Finance
- Division of Administration and Operations
- Office of Equity Assurance and Compliance
- Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs
- Office of School Facilities
Office of Accountability
- Division of Assessment and Accountability
- Division of Educator Effectiveness
- Division of Rehabilitation Services
- Division of Student Support and Federal Programs
Office of the Chief Policy Officer
- Office of Government Affairs