Executive Office of the Mayor
Deputy Mayor for Education (DME):
About: The DME coordinates and incubates interagency and cross sector projects and initiatives. The DME’s work is divided into three types of deliverable: 1) Policy: Legislative or regulatory changes that support the goals of equity, access, and quality cross-sector; 2) Process: An established forum or approach to facilitate the ongoing practice of joint planning across DC Public Schools and public charter schools; and 3) Project: Specific efforts to implement a new initiative that has a citywide impact.
Address: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 223, Washington, DC 20004
Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 9am – 5:30pm
Metro: Metro Center (Red), Gallery Place (Green, Yellow)
General Phone: (202) 727-3636.; General Email: dme@dc.gov
DME Staff List:
Jennifer Niles, Deputy Mayor, Jennifer.niles@dc.gov
Margie Yeager, Chief of Staff, margie.yeager@dc.gov
Tara Lynch, Special Assistant, tara.lynch@dc.gov
Shayne Wells, Senior Policy Advisor Capital Programs, shayne.wells@dc.gov
Althea Holford, Data Analyst, althea.holford@dc.gov
Cecilia Kaltz, Senior Policy Advisor Data Analysis, cecilia.kaltz@dc.gov
Jennifer Comey, Senior Policy Advisor Joint Planning, jennifer.comey@dc.gov
Claudia Lujan, Policy Advisor, claudia.lujan@dc.gov (202)727-0696
Yair Inspekto,r Policy Advisor, yair.inspektor@dc.gov, (202)727-6317
Taneka Miller, Policy Advisor, taneka.miller@dc.gov
Aurora Steinle, Policy Advisor, aurora.steinle@dc.gov, (202) 727-2703
DME My School Staff List:
Catherine Peretti Executive Director catherine.peretti@dc.gov
Amy Lerman Senior Policy Advisor - Common Lottery amy.lerman@dc.gov
Aryan Bocquet Senior Policy Advisor - Common Lottery aryan.bocquet@dc.gov
Michele Desando Parent Response Manager michele.desando@dc.gov
Aaron Parrott Data Manager aaron.parrott@dc.gov
District of Columbia Public Schools
Mission: The mission of the District of Columbia Public Schools is to ensure that every DCPS school provides a world-class education that prepares all of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in college, career and life.
Address: 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5885
Chancellor Kaya Henderson, kaya.henderson@dc.gov
For all requests, please contact Ursula Ferguson, ursula.ferguson@dc.gov or call (202) 535-1581.
John Davis, Office of the Chief of Schools, john.davis@dc.gov, (202) 939-5298
Nathaniel Beers, Office of the Chief Operating Office, nathaniel.beers@dc.gov, (202) 535-1089
Peter Weber, Office of the Chief of Staff, peter.weber@dc.gov, (202) 535-1465
Josephine Robinson, Office of Family and Public Engagement, josephine.robinson@dc.gov. (202) 442-5041
Brian Pick Office of Teaching and Learning, brian.pick@dc.gov, (202) 442-5611
Jason Kamras, Office of Instructional Practice, jason.kamras@dc.gov, (202) 442-5885
Emily Durso, Office of College and Career, emily.durso@dc.gov
Crystal Jefferson, Office of Talent and Culture,crystal.jefferson@dc.gov
Scott Barash, Office of the General Counsel, scott.barash@dc.gov
Najla Husseini, Office of School Partnership; najla husseini@dc.gov
Jennifer Nelson, Office of Innovation and Research; jennifer.nelson@dc.gov
Erin Lumpkins, Office of Teaching and Learning, erin.lumpkins@dc.gov ; 202-442-9439
Miriam Kenyon, Office of Teaching and Learning, Miriam.kenyon@dc.gov
Heather Holaday, Office of Teaching and Learning; Heather.Holady@dc.gov
Questions about LGBTQ issues in DCPS contact Office of Youth Engagement at(202) 442-‐5103 or dcps.lgbtq@dc.gov
Questions about School Meals and Vending Services DCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services, 202-442-5112 or food.dcps@dc.gov
Questions about Head Start Health Requirements DCPS Office of Specialized Instruction, Division of Early Childhood Education, 202-698-1035
Questions about Recycling and LEED-Certified Schools DC Department of General Services, 202-727-2800.
Questions about Health Services, School Health Requirements and General LWP Questions DCPS Office of Youth Engagement, Health and Wellness Team, 202-576-8654.
About: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the State Education Agency for the District of Columbia charged with raising the quality of education for all DC residents.
Address: One Judiciary Square; 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 723N, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 741-0888
Fax: (202) 741-0879
TTY: 711
Staff:
Jack Jacobson, President; jack.jacobson@dc.gov
John-Paul Hayworth, Executive Director; John-Paul.Hayworth@dc.gov
Mission: To provide quality public school options for DC students, families, and communities through:
- A comprehensive application review process
- Effective oversight
- Meaningful support
- Active engagement of its stakeholders
Address:3333 14th Street NW, Washington DC, 20010
Phone: (202) 328-2660
Staff:
Scott Pearson; Executive Director, spearson@dcpcsb.org
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
About: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the State Education Agency for the District of Columbia charged with raising the quality of education for all DC residents.
Address: 810 1st Street NE, Ninth Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
TTY: 711
Email: osse@dc.gov
Staff:
Hanseul Kang, Superintendent of Education; hanseul.kang@dc.gov
Donna Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Health and Wellness; donna.anthony@dc.gov
Gretchen Brumley, Director of Student Transportation; Gretchen.brumley@dc.gov
Andrew Eisenlohr, Special Assistant for Budget; andrew.eisenlohr@dc.gov
Thomas "Tom" Fontenot, Chief Information Officer; Thomas.fontenot@dc.gov
Sarah Jane Forman, Interim General Counsel;
Elizabeth Groginsky, Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning; elizabeth.groginsky@dc.gov
Jessie Harteis, Deputy Chief of Staff; jessie.harteis@dc.gov
Bridget Kelly, Special Assistant for Policy; bridget.kelly@dc.gov
Amy Maisterra, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary, Secondary & Specialized Education; amy.maisterra@dc.gov
Antoinette Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent of Postsecondary and Career Education; antoinette.mitchell@dc.gov
Patience Peabody, Director of Communications; patience.peabody@dc.gov
Paris Saunders, Agency Fiscal Officer; paris.saunders@dc.gov
Pete Siu, Director of Talent and Human Resources; pete.siu@dc.gov
Shana Young, Chief of Staff; shana.young@dc.gov
Council of the District of Columbia
About: The Council is the central and chief policy-making body for D.C. In this role, the Council’s main purpose is to make laws, but the Council also is responsible for oversight of multiple agencies, commissions, boards, and other instruments of District government.
Address: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504, Washington, DC 20004
Committee on Education
Chair: David Grosso ; dgrosso@dccouncil.us, (202)724-8105
Members
Anita Bonds hyper link: Website:, (202)724 - 8064
Brandon T. Todd ;btodd@dccouncil.us, 202 - 724 - 8052
Charles Allen ;callen@dccouncil.us; (202)724-8072
Yvette Alexander ; yalexander@dccouncil.us, (202) 724-8068.
Staff
Christina Henderson, Committee Director / Deputy Chief of Staff, 202-724-8061, chenderson@dccouncil.us
Anne Robinson, Senior Legislative Counsel, 202-724-8061, arobinson@dccouncil.us
C. Michael Shaffer, Policy Director, 202-724-8061, cshaffer@dccouncil.us
Jessica Giles, Committee Assistant, (202)-724-8061, jgiles@dccouncil.us