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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 Hendersonkaya.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 Engagementjosephine.robinson@dc.gov. (202) 442-5041

Brian Pick Office of Teaching and Learningbrian.pick@dc.gov, (202) 442-5611

Jason Kamras, Office of Instructional Practicejason.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 Researchjennifer.nelson@dc.gov

Erin Lumpkins, Office of Teaching and Learningerin.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.

 

DC State Board 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: 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
 

Public Charter School Board

Mission: To provide quality public school options for DC students, families, and communities through:

  1. A comprehensive application review process
  2. Effective oversight
  3. Meaningful support
  4. 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

 

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