Organizational Chart
Agency Organization
- Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Dr. Jeremy Raley, Chief of Staff
- Melissa Velazquez, Assistant Superintendent of Policy and Government Relations
- Almas Floyd, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
- Todd Reid, Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications
- Kent Dickey, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Operations
- Annette Sherrill, Assistant Superintendent of Budget and Finance
- Dr. Dave Myers, Chief Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Innovation, Data, Research, and Technology Services
- Andy Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Innovation
- Diane Carnohan, Chief Information Security Officer - Also reports to the Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Paul Cormal, Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Superintendent of Data, Research and Technology
- VACANT, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Michelle Wallace, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
- Dr. Samantha Hollins, Assistant Superintendent of Special Populations
- Katie Carroll, Deputy Superintendent of Performance and Support
- Dr. Brendon Albon, Assistant Superintendent of School Quality Support
- VACANT, Assistant Superintendent of Assessment and Accountability
- Rob Gilstrap, Assistant Superintendent of Teacher Education and Licensure
- Jenna Conway, Deputy Superintendent of Early Childhood Care and Education
- Joe Wharff, Director of Behavioral Health
- Dr. Jeremy Raley, Chief of Staff
Leadership Structure
- Deputy Superintendents/Chiefs: Divisions
- Assistant Superintendents: Departments
- Directors: Offices
Parent Ombudsman for Special Education
Contact Information
Parent Ombudsman
Toll Free: 800-422-2083
Email: SpecialEducationOmbudsman@doe.virginia.gov
Information for Parents
Visit Parent Ombudsman for Special Education or download the one-page handout (PDF) to learn more.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator*
Contact Information
Phone: 804-225-2021
Email: HumanResources@doe.virginia.gov
*Note: ADA Coordinator for VDOE employees