About Us

Organized September 21, 1954 to provide leadership for quality education in the State of Maryland by addressing educational issues with a unified voice.

Established in 1954

​Our members consists of the 24 school superintendents representing each of the local agencies in the State of Maryland.​



PSSAM Brochure
Constitution and Bylaws

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to actively take part in the legislative process at the State Board, General Assembly and Congressional levels.  To promote professional growth opportunities for superintendents.  To provide a networking mechanism to consider mutual concerns.  To provide a vehicle for collaboration with other organizations.  To provide an atmosphere for collegial support.  To project a vision for the future of public education.

Executive Director

Mary Pat Fannon
Executive Director

Past Executive Directors

Dr. Kelly L. Griffith
President PSSAM and
Superintendent
Talbot County Public Schools

​Past Presidents

Dr. Sean Bulson
​Legislative Chair, PSSAM and
Superintendent
Harford County Public Schools

PSSAM OFFICERS
Executive Committee 2020-2021
(Terms begin 5-4-2020)

President	Dr. Kelly L. Griffith
President-Elect	Dr. Patricia W. Saelens
Secretary	Dr. Jeffrey S. Blank
Treasurer	Ms. Linda Johnson
AASA Governing Board Representative	Dr. Theresa R. Alban Dr. George Arlotto
Legislative Committee Chair	Dr. Sean Bulson
Immediate Past President	Dr. Karen M. Couch
​Executive Director	Mary Pat Fannon