Organizational Chart
Virginia Department of Education Organizational Chart (PDF)
Agency Organization Chart Alternative Text
- Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Richard (Dicky) Shanor, Chief of Staff
- Kimberly Richey, Deputy Superintendent for the Division of School Quality, Instruction, and Performance
- Dr. Samantha Hollins, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Special Education and Student Services
- Peter Grabowski, Parent Ombudsman for the Office of Facilities and Family Engagement
- Dr. Joan Johnson, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Teacher Education and Licensure
- Shelley Loving-Ryder, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Student Assessment, Accountability, and ESEA Programs
- Dr. Aurelia Ortiz, Director for the Office of School Quality
- VACANT, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Learning
- Dr. David Myers, Assistant Superintendent and Chief Information Officer for the Department of Data, Research, and Technology
- Diane Carnohan, Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Data, Research, and Technology
- Also reports to the Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Diane Carnohan, Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Data, Research, and Technology
- Carol Ann Lawson, Director for the Office of Human Resources
- Melissa Velazquez, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Policy and Communications
- Charles Pyle, Director for the Office of Communications
- Dr. Leslie Sale, Director for the Office of Policy
- VACANT, Director for the Office of Board Relations
- Jenna Conway, Deputy Superintendent for the Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
- Erin Carroll, Executive Director for the Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
- Lindsey Anthony, Director for the Office of Early Childhood Operations
- Taundwa Jefferies, Director for the Office of Headstart Collaboration
- Tiffanie Meehling, Director for the Office of Early Childhood Quality and Workforce
- Dr. Tamilah Richardson, Director for the Office of Early Childhood Learning
- Rebecca Ullrich, Director for the Office of Early Childhood Access and Enrollment
- Jeff Williams, Director for the Office of Childhood Health and Safety
- Kent Dickey, Deputy Superintendent for the Division of Budget, Finance, and Operations
- Annette Sherrill, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Budget and Finance
- Dr. Sandy Curwood, Director for the Office of School Nutrition Programs
- Monique Jones, Director for the Office of Procurement
- Vijay Ramnarain, Director for the Office of Support Services
- VACANT, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Strategic Innovation
- Elizabeth Schultz, Assistant State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Also reports to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- VACANT, Executive Director for the Office of Parental Engagement
- Dr. Brendon Albon, Director for the Office of STEM and Innovation.
- Dr. Samantha Hollins, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Special Education and Student Services
- Kimberly Richey, Deputy Superintendent for the Division of School Quality, Instruction, and Performance
- Richard (Dicky) Shanor, Chief of Staff
Leadership Structure
- Deputy Superintendents/Chiefs: Divisions
- Assistant Superintendents: Departments
- Directors: Offices
- Coordinators: Programs
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
LaCora Hurte
Phone: 804-225-2783
Email: LaCora.Hurte@doe.virginia.gov
*Note: ADA Coordinator for VDOE employees