NEWS FROM PSSAM

Allegany County | Dr. Wendy Main

Dr. Wendy Main Supervisor of Special Education and Blueprint Coordinator Email | Website
Anne Arundel County | Dr. Shannon Pugh

Dr. Shannon Pugh Director of Community and School Based Programming Email | Website
Baltimore City | Sandi Jacobs

Sandi Jacobs Executive Director for Strategic Resourcing and Blueprint Coordinator Email | Website
Baltimore County | Dr. John Staley

Dr. John Staley Coordinator, Office of Assessment and Data Email | Website
Calvert County | Dr. Marcy Gruver

Dr. Marcy Gruver Blueprint for Maryland’s Schools & Communication Coordinator Email | Website
Caroline County | Dr. Tara Downes

Dr. Tara Downes Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Blueprint Implementation Coordinator Email | Website
Carroll County | Angie McCauslin

Angie McCauslin Blueprint Administrator Email | Website
Cecil County | Wes Zimmerman

Wes Zimmerman Director for Education Services Email | Website
Charles County | Christina Miller

Christina Miller Coordinator of District Innovation Email | Website
Dorchester County | Dr. Jodi Colman

Dr. Jodi Colman Director of Curriculum & Instruction Email | Website
Frederick County | Dr. Sarah Sirgo

Dr. Sarah Sirgo Chief of Staff, Blueprint Coordinator Email | Website
Garrett County | Dr. Nicole Miller

Dr. Nicole Miller Chief Academic Officer Email | Website
Harford County | Katie Ridgway

Katie Ridgway Director of Strategic Initiatives Email | Website
Howard County | Dr. Mary Levinsohn-Klyap

Dr. Mary Levinsohn-Klyap Coordinator of Data Literacy & Coaching Email | Website
Kent County | Thomas Porter

Thomas Porter Supervisor for Accountability and Career & Technical Education Email | Website
Montgomery County | Janine Bacquie

Janine Bacquie Blueprint Implementation Coordinator Email | Website
Prince George's County | Dr. Kara Libby & Dr. Nina Jacks

Dr. Kara Libby Strategic Initiatives Officer Email | Website Dr. Nina Jacks Project Manager Email
Queen Anne's County | Dr. Jennifer Schrecongost

Dr. Jennifer Schrecongost Interim Assistant Superintendent Email | Website
St. Mary's County | Sarah Lorek

Sarah Lorek Supervisor of Reporting & Communication Email | Website
Somerset County | Tina Greenwood

Tina Greenwood Supervisor of Mentoring and Professional Development Blueprint Implementation Coordinator Coordinator of Title IIA Email | Website
Talbot County | Dr. Helga Einhorn & Dr. Zulieka Jarmon-Horsey

Dr. Helga Einhorn Assistant Superintendent Email | Website Dr. Zulieka Jarmon-Horsey Assistant Superintendent Email | Website
Washington County | Dr. Kara Burhans

Dr. Kara Burhans Strategic Iniatives Coordinator Email | Website
Wicomico County | Dr. Rick Briggs

Dr. Rick Briggs Chief Academic Officer Email | Website
Worcester County | Dee Shorts

Dee Shorts Chief Academic Officer Email | Website

Conduit Street Podcast: "Education Priorities for Maryland’s Future" featuring PSSAM's Own, Mary Pat Fannon

Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street Hosts Michael Sanderson & Sarah Sample January 31, 2024 The newest Conduit Street...

Apr 7

SB 429/HB 504 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act

BILL: SB 429/HB 504 TITLE: Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act DATE: February 19, 2025 POSITION: Favorable with Amendments...

Apr 7

Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland Legislative & Policy Recommendations for 2025 Legislative Session

December 11, 2024 You can view PSSAM's Legislative and Policy Recommendations for the 2025 Legislative Session here . PSSAM Legislative...

Apr 7

HB 772 (Crossover) Education - Career Counseling Program for Middle and High School Students - Alterations

BILL: HB 1127 TITLE: Education - Career Counseling Program for Middle and High School Students - Alterations DATE: April 02,...

Apr 7

HB 1127 (Crossover) Public Schools - Water Safety and Swimming - Instructional Content

BILL: HB 1127 TITLE: Public Schools - Water Safety and Swimming - Instructional Content DATE: April 02, 2025 POSITION: Unfavorable...

Apr 3

SB 887 (Crossover) County Boards of Education - Reappointment of Incumbent County Superintendent - Authorization

BILL: SB 887 TITLE: County Boards of Education - Reappointment of Incumbent County Superintendent - Authorization DATE: March 27,...

Apr 3

SB 770 Public Schools and Youth Services – Crisis Support and Assistance and Workgroup Study

BILL: SB 770 TITLE: Public Schools and Youth Services – Crisis Support and Assistance and Workgroup Study DATE: March 26, 2025...

Apr 3

SB 451 (Crossover) Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and Study

BILL: SB 451 TITLE: Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and Study DATE: March 19, 2025...

Mar 12

HB 1447 Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established

BILL: HB 1447 TITLE: Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established DATE: March 11, 2025 POSITION: Unfavorable COMMITTEE: House Ways...

Mar 12

HB 161 (Crossover) Primary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established

BILL: HB 161 TITLE: Primary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established DATE: March 20,...

Mar 12

HB 763 (Crossover) Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking

BILL: HB 763 TITLE: Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking...

Mar 12

SB 852 Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Alterations

BILL: SB 852 TITLE: Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Alterations DATE: March 05, 2025 POSITION: Favorable COMMITTEE: Senate...

Mar 7

SB 845 Local Education Agencies - Educator Screening - NASDTEC Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act)

BILL: SB 845 TITLE: Local Education Agencies - Educator Screening - NASDTEC Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring...

Mar 7

SB 727 Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement

BILL: SB 727 TITLE: Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement DATE: March 07, 2025...

Mar 7

SB 673 Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established

BILL: SB 673 TITLE: Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established DATE: March 05, 2025 POSITION: Unfavorable COMMITTEE: Senate...

Mar 7

SB 588 Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams - Designation Based on Sex (Fairness In Girls' Sports Act)

BILL: SB 588 TITLE: Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams - Designation Based on Sex...

Mar 7

SB 468 Public Middle, High, and Charter Schools - Start Time for Instruction

BILL: SB 468 TITLE: Public Middle, High, and Charter Schools - Start Time for Instruction DATE: March 05, 2025 POSITION: Unfavorable...

Mar 7

HB 1436 Public School Construction - Projections and Funding - Inflationary Adjustments

BILL: HB 1436 TITLE: Public School Construction - Projections and Funding - Inflationary Adjustments DATE: March 05, 2025...

Mar 7

HB 1403 Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act of 2025)

BILL: HB 1403 TITLE: Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act...

Mar 7

HB 1359 Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement

BILL: HB 1359 TITLE: Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement DATE: March 06, 2025...

Mar 7