Staff Directory
This directory provides contact information for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) staff members to help you connect with the right person or department. It is designed to support educators, administrators, and the public in accessing resources and assistance efficiently. Please use the search and filtering options to locate staff by name, title, or division.
Staff List
Find our team members quickly with this alphabetical staff list, sorted by last and first name for easy navigation.
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Katie Albright
Administrative Specialist
School Finance
(785) 296-3872
Evelyn Alden
Public Service Administrator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-3868
Stephanie Alderman-Oler
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Science Program Manager
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-8108
Arleen Anderson, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Jessica Apodaca
Educator Program Consultant
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Christine Armstrong
Systems Software Staff Consultant
Information Technology
(785) 296-5711
Jen Ashley
Senior Administrative Specialist
Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services
(785) 296-3871
Jessica Askew
Administrative Specialist
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-3743
ChapLynn Askins
Education Program Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3152
Makayla Auldridge
Administrative Officer
Office of the Commissioner
(785) 296-3202
Trey Austin
System Software Staff Consultant
Information Technology
(785) 296-1203
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Steve Backman
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-2267
Trish Backman
School Mental Health Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-6937
Barbara Bahm
Senior Administrative Assistant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 291-3538
Josh Bailey
Database Administrator
Information Technology
(785) 296-0758
Hallie Berens
Auditor I
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Tammy Blaess
IT Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-2316
Sharon Bloom
Project Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-3915
Pat Bone
Senior Administrative Specialist
Division of Learning Services
(785) 296-2303
Emily Bonilla, MPH
Assistant Director
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Abi Boxberger, RDN, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Amber Boyington
Teacher Leader Consultant - Mathematics and English Language Learners (ELL)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Deborah Bremer
Executive Secretary
Kansas State Board of Education
(785) 296-3203
Joyce Broils, CAP
Administrative Specialist
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 291-3097
Kevin Bronson
Coordinator
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-6214
Lindsey Brown
Auditor II
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Laurie Bruce
Public Service Executive
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Mindy Bruce
Public Service Executive
Accreditation and Design
(316) 304-6493
Dale Brungardt
Director
School Finance
(785) 296-3872
Melissa Brunner
Teacher Leader Consultant - Early Literacy and Dyslexia
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Leslie Bruton
Coordinator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Kim Burd
Audit Manager
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Kelli Byrne
Grant Fiscal Officer
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3637
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Cassie Callaway
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
John Calvert
Head School Safety Specialist
Safe and Secure Schools Unit
(785) 296-7056
Kathy Camarena
Education Program Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3152
Heather Campbell
Education Program Consultant - Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2307
Karen Campbell
Assistant Director
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Shane Carter
Director
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Kelly Chanay, MEd, RDN, LD
Director
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Christa Chesmore
Coordinator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Catherine Chmidling, PhD
Assistant Director - Educator Preparation
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Natalie Clark
Assistant Director
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-4351
Nicole Clark
Public Service Executive
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-4925
Stacy Clarke
State Interagency Coordinating Council Coordinator
Early Childhood
(785)296-3953
Cindy Coleman
Public Service Administrator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Effie Conway
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Julie Cook
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-3300
Tristen Cook
Technology Support Technician
Information Technology
(785) 296-4036
Jennifer Cook-Miller
Project Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-7943
Matt Cortez
Requirements Analyst
Information Technology
(785) 296-6916
Teresa Cotton
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-3388
Dr. Laurie Curtis
Early Literacy and Dyslexia Program Manager
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2749
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Denise Dallman
Accountant III
Fiscal Services and Operations
(785) 296-5060
Denise Davis
Requirements Analyst
Information Technology
(785) 368-7192
Eryn Davis, RDN, LD
Registered Dietitian
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Eric Dehner
Requirements Analyst
Information Technology
(785) 296-4961
Angela Deines
Communications Specialist
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-7921
Cherryl Delacruz
Teacher Leader Consultant - Mathematics
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Brian Dempsey
Assistant Director
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-5522
Robert Dillman, MS, RD, LD
Procurement/ FSMC Specialist
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Angela Dittmer
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Valerie Donelan, MS, RDN, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Keith Dreiling
State Director
School Transportation Safety Unit
(785) 296-4567
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Sarah Eaverson
Education Program Consultant
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Dr. Tina Ellsworth
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Parker Erikson
Application Developer
Information Technology
(785) 291-3514
Sarah Evans
Teacher Leader Consultant - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Andy Ewing
Education Program Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3860
Julie Ewing
Assistant Director
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2325
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Josh Fairman
Auditor III
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Patrick Falta
Auditor I
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Michael Flenthrope
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Christopher Fletcher
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-1067
Jennifer Flewelling
Project Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-6331
Todd Flory
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Cheryl Franklin
Graphic Designer Specialist
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-4909
Wendy Fritz
Director
Human Resources
(785) 296-5363
Beth Fultz
Director
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2325
Angie Funk
Assistant Director
Fiscal Services and Operations
(785) 296-3264
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Jeanie Galemore
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Cathy Garcia
Public Service Administrator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Dessa Gifford
Public Service Administrator
School Finance
(785) 296-4965
Joel Gillaspie, PhD
Coordinator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Jenna Giordano
Public Service Administrator
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-4908
John Girodat
Project Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-8676
Ronald Gish
Special Investigator
Office of General Counsel
(785) 296-3204
Jessica Gomez
Auditor II
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Jolene Goodheart-Peterson
Teacher Leader Consultant - Math
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
R. Scott Gordon
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
(785) 296-3204
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Kerry Haag
Assistant Director
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-4952
Marissa Hales
Public Service Administrator
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Jennifer Hamlet
Assistant Director
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-8447
Hilary Hanvey
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Sarah Harter-Shove
Senior Administrative Assistant
School Transportation Safety Unit
(785) 296-3551
Dr. Frank Harwood
Deputy Commissioner
Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services
(785) 296-3871
Katy Hatch, MEd
Public Service Executive
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Joe Haverkamp
Auditor I
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Hailey Hawkinson
Teacher Leader Consultant - Early Literacy and Dyslexia
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Jennifer Hayes
Project Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-6331
Julie Henry
Public Service Executive
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Jessica Hess, PhD
Senior Education Research Analyst
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3259
John Hess, PhD
Director
Fiscal Services and Operations
(785) 296-4962
Andrew Higgins
Enterprise Support Specialist
Information Technology
(785) 296-6766
Peggy Hill
Public Service Administrator
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Greg Hiszczynskyj
Database Administrator
Information Technology
(785) 296-4928
Laura Hodgson
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Sean Hoffman
Public Service Executive
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Gail Hook
Public Service Administrator
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Brian Hosey
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-3709
Jason Howe
Webmaster
Information Technology
(785) 296-3544
Trevor Huffman
Data Coordinator
Early Childhood
(785) 296-1944
Gabrielle Hull
Legislative Coordinator
Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services
(785) 296-7840
Carrie Hurd
Public Service Administrator
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2078
Joyce Huser
Education Program Consultant - Fine Arts
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-4932
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Rose Ireland
Public Service Administrator
School Finance
(785) 296-4973
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Mallory Jacobs
Teacher Leader Consultant - Counseling
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Joe Jewett
Assistant Director
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-2600
Lee Jones
Public Service Executive I, ACT
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-7922
Mike Jordan
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-1970
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Denise Kahler
Director
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-4876
Daniel Kalas
Assistant Director
School Finance
(785) 296-4972
Ed Kalas
Education Program Consultant - Professional Development/Mentor
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Lisa Karney
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-6765
Grace Keating
Administrative Specialist
Human Resources
(785) 296-7795
Hanna Kemble
Teacher Leader Consultantnt - Content Literacy Continuum
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Jillian Kildow
Program Manager - Math
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-6823
Dr. Stephen King
Program Manager - STEM
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-1893
Tierney Kirtdoll
Monitoring and Grants Coordinator
Kansas Volunteer Commission
(785) 368-6211
Kathy Kochersperger
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Dayna Kriley, MS, RD
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Ryan Kurtenbach
Director
Information Technology
(785) 296-3399
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Denise Lauber
Public Service Administrator
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-8874
Betsy Lawrence
Teacher Leader Consultant - Content Literacy Continuum
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Brittney Lewis
Communications Specialist
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-5223
Shuming Li
Application Developer II
Information Technology
(785) 296-7976
Stuart Lillie
Systems Software Staff Consultant
Information Technology
(785) 368-7127
Tiffany Littler
Communications Specialist
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-2551
Mary Lonker
Program Manager - English Language Arts
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2144
Reylli Lopez
Technology Support Technician
Information Technology
(785) 296-8392
Kyle Lord
Assistant Director
Information Technology
(785) 296-6155
Todd Lowe
Assistant Director
Information Technology
(785) 296-7115
Payton Lynn
Public Service Administrator
Division of Learning Services
(785) 296-8362
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Christine Macy
Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-3287
Jenni Marlatt
Public Service Administrator
Information Technology
(785) 296-7931
Stacie Martin
Public Service Executive/Transition Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-6855
Jennifer Martinez
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Bob Mather
Application Developer II
Information Technology
(785) 296-2317
Richard Matteson
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 291-3534
Natalie McClane
Preschool Programs Coordinator
Early Childhood
(785) 296-5081
Josie McClendon
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-5608
Karen McClintock
Technology Support Technician II
Information Technology
(785) 291-0599
Luke McClurg
Public Service Administrator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-5138
Noalee McDonald-Augustine
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Rocky McKenzie
Assistant Director
Information Technology
(785) 291-3622
Anthony Meals
Education Program Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3956
Casey Meier
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Mitch Mellick
Transportation Specialist
School Transportation Safety Unit
(785) 296-4545
Myron Melton
Assistant Director
Accreditation and Design
(785) 296-8110
Jamie Merklein
Accountant III
Fiscal Services and Operations
(785) 296-3674
Joe Midgley
Licensure Operations Coordinator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Dr. Amber Miller
Public Service Executive
Accreditation and Design
(620) 765-7490
Hannah Miller
Attorney
Office of General Counsel
(785) 296-3204
Jonathan Miller
Body Venture Coordinator
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Tamla Miller
Public Service Administrator
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-4950
Bert Moore
Director
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-4949
Laurel Murdie
Director
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
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Cordell Neely
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Sarah Nelson
Training and Engagement Coordinator
Kansas Volunteer Commission
(785) 296-7801
Hannah Neufeld
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Audrey Neuschafer
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Alicia Newland
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Alysha Nichols
Public Service Administrator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-6066
Amanda Noll
Financial Specialist
Kansas Volunteer Commission
(785) 368-6207
Stacey Noll
Data Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-3129
Dr. Renee Nugent
Deputy Commissioner
Division of Learning Services
(785) 296-2303
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Charles Ohlrich
Auditor I
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Tanae Olson
Public Service Administrator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Christopher Ortega
Senior Trainer
Information Technology
(785) 291-3512
Lynette Osner, RD
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Melissa Ostermeyer
Public Service Administrator - Training Coordinator
School Transportation Safety Unit
(785) 296-5659
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Casey Peine
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Chelsea Pelfrey
Assessment Coordinator
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-0040
Amanda Petersen
Director
Early Childhood
(785) 296-7929
Ian Preston
Senior Administrative Assistant
Information Technology
(785) 296-0574
Matthew Preston
Application Developer II
Information Technology
(785) 291-3679
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Jessica Reece, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Kent Reed
Climate and Wellness Program Manager; School Counseling; School Climate and Integration; SECD; Health/PE
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-8109
Sarah Reed
Public Service Administrator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-1222
Donna Reinert
Application Developer III
Information Technology
(785) 296-1208
Jamie Ribordy
Auditor III
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Angela Rice
Public Service Executive
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-1785
Freddy Richter
IT Requirements Analyst
Information Technology
(785) 296-8438
Marcia Ricklefs
Public Service Administrator
School Finance
(785) 296-4209
Cary Rogers
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-0916
Pam Rosebaugh
Public Service Administrator
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Angela Rosier
Accountant IV
Fiscal Services and Operations
(785) 296-0784
Jean Rush
Public Service Executive
Accreditation and Design
(785) 296-7884
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Phillip Salyer
System Software Staff Consultant
Information Technology
(785) 368-8040
Aysha Satterlee
Public Service Administrator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Rachel Schiferl, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Susie Schlegel
Auditor I
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Denise Scott
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Emily Scott
Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-4941
Dr. Jay Scott
Director
Accreditation and Design
(785) 296-6818
Marisa Seele
Human Resources Professional
Human Resources
(785) 296-3906
Kat Seeley
Administrative Specialist
Kansas Volunteer Commission
(785) 368-7436
Karen Seymour, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Jennifer Shaffer
Assistant Director
Information Technology
(785) 296-5240
Josie Smith
Public Service Administrator
Fiscal Services and Operations
(785) 296-3263
Angel Spann
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood
(785) 296-8965
Education Research Analyst Senior
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-4924
Twyla Sprouse, PhD
Assistant Director
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-6714
Lara Staker
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Dr. Jake Steel
Director, Strategy and Operational Alignment
Office of the Commissioner
(785) 368-7356
Kelly Steele
Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-2050
Hayley Steinlage
Senior Education Research Analyst
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-6177
Holly Steinlage, MPH, RD, LD
Training Coordinator
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Mark Stephenson
Coordinator - National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), International Assessments
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-7933
Myra Stithem
Public Service Administrator
Teacher Licensure
(785) 296-2288
Brian Swaim
Education Program Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-2221
Helen Swanson
Public Service Executive
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-1712
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Maureen Tabasko
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-1101
Janis Taylor
Auditor IV
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Yale Taylor
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Heather Terrill
Education Program Consultant
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-6770
Sara Thomas
Auditor I
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Ben Thursby
School Safety Specialist
Safe and Secure Schools Unit
(785) 296-4946
Hannah Tillery
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Tom Tosh
Data Coordinator
Information Technology
(785) 296-5039
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Melissa Valenza
Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-8092
Mason Vosburgh
Special Education Data Manager
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-4945
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Amy Walker
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Mark Ward, JD
Attorney
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-0920
Philip Watkins
Technology Support Technician II
Information Technology
(785) 296-5229
Dr. Randy Watson
Kansas Commissioner of Education
Office of the Commissioner
(785) 296-3202
Nathan Weedin
IT Security Analyst
Information Technology
(785) 296-5084
Brooke Wells
Education Research Analyst Senior
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 291-3574
Julia Whalen
Child Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition and Wellness
(785) 296-2276
Jared Wiley
Requirements Analyst
Information Technology
(785) 296-5080
Amanda Williams
Public Service Administrator
School Finance
(785) 296-2020
Lisa Williams
Kansas Parents as Teachers Coordinator
Early Childhood
(785) 296-4964
Mary Williams
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Dave Wilson
Enterprise Solutions Architect
Information Technology
(785) 296-0950
Amanda Witty
Teacher Leader Consultant
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
Benjamin Wolf
Application Developer
Information Technology
(785) 296-4958
Blanche Wulfekoetter
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
Career, Standards and Assessment Services
(785) 296-3142
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Dean Zajic
Assistant Director
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-2425
Roxanne Zillinger
Coordinator
Special Education and Title Services
(785) 296-7260
Raymond Zwiener
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology
(785) 296-2226
Divisions and Units
The Office of the Commissioner provides leadership and direction for Kansas education, overseeing statewide policies, programs, and initiatives to support schools and student success.
Dr. Randy Watson
Kansas Commissioner of Education
(785) 296-3202
Makayla Auldridge
Administrative Officer
(785) 296-3202
Dr. Jake Steel
Director
Strategy and Operational Alignment
(785) 368-7356
The Communications and Recognition Programs team manages internal and external communications—promoting KSDE priorities, media outreach, and district-level support—and oversees recognition programs honoring outstanding schools, educators, and students.
Denise Kahler
Director
(785) 296-4876
Angela Deines
Communications Specialist
(785) 296-7921
Cheryl Franklin
Graphic Designer Specialist
(785) 296-4909
Brittney Lewis
Communications Specialist
(785) 296-5223
Tiffany Littler
Communications Specialist
(785) 296-2551
Tamla Miller
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-4950
The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) on regulations, policies, disciplinary actions, and public records. It publishes guidance on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), open records, session laws, and more—but does not advise school districts or individuals.
R. Scott Gordon
General Counsel
(785) 296-3204
Ronald Gish
Special Investigator
(785) 296-3204
Hannah Miller
Attorney
Office of General Counsel
(785) 296-3204
The Human Resources office manages hiring, employee support, and workforce planning. It posts agency job openings through the Kansas Employment Center and promotes teaching positions statewide via Educate Kansas. The office also handles staff records, benefits, and professional development to ensure the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) attracts and retains qualified employees who support education across Kansas.
Wendy Fritz
Director
(785) 296-5363
Grace Keating
Administrative Specialist
(785) 296-7795
Marisa Seele
Human Resources Professional
(785) 296-3906
The Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services manages the Kansas State Department of Education's (KSDE’s) financial operations, budgeting, auditing, accounting, and administrative support to ensure compliance, transparency, and efficient use of resources for Kansas education.”
Dr. Frank Harwood
Deputy Commissioner
(785) 296-3871
Jen Ashley
Senior Administrative Specialist
(785) 296-3871
Gabrielle Hull
Legislative Coordinator
(785) 296-7840
The Child Nutrition and Wellness team provides resources, guidance, and program information to support healthy meals and nutrition services in Kansas schools and childcare settings.
Kelly Chanay, MEd, RDN, LD
Director
(785) 296-2276
Karen Campbell
Assistant Director
(785) 296-2276
Arleen Anderson, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
(785) 296-2276
Emily Bonilla, MPH
Assistant Director
(785) 296-2276
Abi Boxberger, RDN, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Laurie Bruce
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-2276
Cassie Callaway
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Eryn Davis, RDN, LD
Registered Dietitian
(785) 296-2276
Robert Dillman, MS, RD, LD
Procurement/ FSMC Specialist
(785) 296-2276
Angela Dittmer
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Valerie Donelan, MS, RDN, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Jeanie Galemore
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Marissa Hales
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2276
Hilary Hanvey
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Katy Hatch, MEd
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-2276
Julie Henry
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-2276
Laura Hodgson
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Sean Hoffman
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-2276
Dayna Kriley, MS, RD
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Jonathan Miller
Body Venture Coordinator
(785) 296-2276
Cordell Neely
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Alicia Newland
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Lynette Osner, RD
Senior Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Jessica Reece, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Pam Rosebaugh
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2276
Rachel Schiferl, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Karen Seymour, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Holly Steinlage, MPH, RD, LD
Training Coordinator
(785) 296-2276
Hannah Tillery
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Julia Whalen
Child Nutrition Consultant
(785) 296-2276
Fiscal Auditing checks school district spending and funding to make sure money is used correctly and follows state and federal rules.
Laurel Murdie
Director
(785) 296-4976
Peggy Hill
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-4976
Hallie Berens
Auditor I
(785) 296-4976
Lindsey Brown
Auditor II
Fiscal Auditing
(785) 296-4976
Kim Burd
Audit Manager
(785) 296-4976
Josh Fairman
Auditor III
(785) 296-4976
Patrick Falta
Auditor I
(785) 296-4976
Jessica Gomez
Auditor II
(785) 296-4976
Joe Haverkamp
Auditor I
(785) 296-4976
Charles Ohlrich
Auditor I
(785) 296-4976
Jamie Ribordy
Auditor III
(785) 296-4976
Susie Schlegel
Auditor I
(785) 296-4976
Janis Taylor
Auditor IV
(785) 296-4976
Sara Thomas
Auditor I
(785) 296-4976
Fiscal Services and Operations oversees the Kansas State Department of Education's (KSDE’s) budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements while supporting efficient resource management for Kansas schools.
John Hess, PhD
Director
(785) 296-4962
Angie Funk
Assistant Director
(785) 296-3264
Denise Dallman
Accountant III
(785) 296-5060
Jamie Merklein
Accountant III
(785) 296-3674
Angela Rosier
Accountant IV
(785) 296-0784
Josie Smith
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-3263
The Kansas State Department of Education's (KSDE’s) Information Technology team manages secure, reliable technology services, including data systems, network support, and cybersecurity, to ensure efficient operations and protect education data statewide.
Ryan Kurtenbach
Director
(785) 296-7931
Jenni Marlatt
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-7931
Kyle Lord
Assistant Director
(785) 296-6155
Todd Lowe
Assistant Director
(785) 296-7115
Rocky McKenzie
Assistant Director
(785) 291-3622
Jennifer Shaffer
Assistant Director
(785) 296-5240
Christine Armstrong
Systems Software Staff Consultant
(785) 296-5711
Trey Austin
System Software Staff Consultant
(785) 296-1203
Josh Bailey
Database Administrator
(785) 296-0758
Tammy Blaess
IT Information Systems Manager
(785) 296-2316
Sharon Bloom
Project Manager
(785) 296-3915
Julie Cook
Information Systems Manager
(785) 296-3300
Tristen Cook
Technology Support Technician
(785) 296-4036
Jennifer Cook-Miller
Project Manager
(785) 296-7943
Matt Cortez
Requirements Analyst
(785) 296-6916
Denise Davis
Requirements Analyst
(785) 368-7192
Eric Dehner
Requirements Analyst
(785) 296-4961
Parker Erikson
Application Developer
(785) 291-3514
Christopher Fletcher
Information Systems Manager
(785) 296-1067
Jennifer Flewelling
Project Manager
(785) 296-6331
John Girodat
Project Manager
(785) 296-8676
Jennifer Hayes
Project Manager
(785) 296-6331
Andrew Higgins
Enterprise Support Specialist
(785) 296-6766
Greg Hiszczynskyj
Database Administrator
(785) 296-4928
Brian Hosey
Information Systems Manager
(785) 296-3709
Jason Howe
Webmaster
(785) 296-3544
Mike Jordan
Information Systems Manager
(785) 296-1970
Shuming Li
Application Developer II
(785) 296-7976
Stuart Lillie
Systems Software Staff Consultant
(785) 368-7127
Reylli Lopez
Technology Support Technician
(785) 296-8392
Richard Matteson
Information Systems Manager
(785) 291-3534
Karen McClintock
Technology Support Technician II
(785) 291-0599
Christopher Ortega
Senior Trainer
(785) 291-3512
Ian Preston
Senior Administrative Assistant
(785) 296-0574
Matthew Preston
Application Developer II
(785) 291-3679
Donna Reinert
Application Developer III
(785) 296-1208
Freddy Richter
IT Requirements Analyst
(785) 296-8438
Phillip Salyer
System Software Staff Consultant
(785) 368-8040
Tom Tosh
Data Coordinator
(785) 296-5039
Philip Watkins
Technology Support Technician II
(785) 296-5229
Nathan Weedin
IT Security Analyst
(785) 296-5084
Jared Wiley
Requirements Analyst
(785) 296-5080
Dave Wilson
Enterprise Solutions Architect
(785) 296-0950
Benjamin Wolf
Application Developer
(785) 296-4958
Raymond Zwiener
Information Systems Manager
(785) 296-2226
School Finance manages state and federal education funding for Kansas schools, including budget calculations, payments, and compliance, ensuring resources are distributed fairly and according to law.
Dale Brungardt
Director
(785) 296-3872
Daniel Kalas
Assistant Director
(785) 296-4972
Katie Albright
Administrative Specialist
(785) 296-3872
Dessa Gifford
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-4965
Rose Ireland
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-4973
Marcia Ricklefs
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-4209
Amanda Williams
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2020
The School Transportation Safety Unit oversees programs and guidance to ensure safe student travel, including driver training, vehicle inspections, and compliance with state and federal safety standards.
Keith Dreiling
State Director
(785) 296-4567
Sarah Harter-Shove
Senior Administrative Assistant
(785) 296-3551
Mitch Mellick
Transportation Specialist
(785) 296-4545
Melissa Ostermeyer
Public Service Administrator - Training Coordinator
(785) 296-5659
Kansas Safe and Secure Schools provides resources, training, and guidance to help schools create safe learning environments, address emergencies, and support student well-being.
John Calvert
Head School Safety Specialist
(785) 296-7056
Ben Thursby
School Safety Specialist
(785) 296-4946
The Division of Learning Services supports Kansas schools with programs, resources, and guidance in areas like curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education, and student support to improve learning outcomes statewide.
Dr. Renee Nugent
Deputy Commissioner
(785) 296-2303
Pat Bone
Senior Administrative Specialist
(785) 296-2303
Payton Lynn
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-8362
Accreditation and Design oversees Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) and school redesign efforts, helping districts improve quality, innovate, and meet state standards for student success.
Dr. Jay Scott
Director
(785) 296-6818
Myron Melton
Assistant Director
(785) 296-8110
Mindy Bruce
Public Service Executive
(316) 304-6493
Dr. Amber Miller
Public Service Executive
(620) 765-7490
Jean Rush
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-7884
Career Standards and Assessment Services develops academic standards, assessments, and resources to guide instruction, measure student learning, and support college and career readiness in Kansas schools.
Beth Fultz
Director
(785) 296-3142
Gail Hook
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-3142
Natalie Clark
Assistant Director
(785) 296-4351
Julie Ewing
Assistant Director
(785) 296-2325
Jennifer Hamlet
Assistant Director
(785) 296-8447
Stephanie Alderman-Oler
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Science Program Manager
(785) 296-8108
ChapLynn Askins
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-3152
Barbara Bahm
Senior Administrative Assistant
(785) 291-3538
Amber Boyington
Teacher Leader Consultant - Mathematics and English Language Learners (ELL)
(785) 296-3142
Kevin Bronson
Coordinator
(785) 296-6214
Melissa Brunner
Teacher Leader Consultant - Early Literacy and Dyslexia
(785) 296-3142
Kelli Byrne
Grant Fiscal Officer
(785) 296-3637
Kathy Camarena
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-3152
Heather Campbell
Education Program Consultant - Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)
(785) 296-2307
Effie Conway
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Dr. Laurie Curtis
Early Literacy and Dyslexia Program Manager
(785) 296-2749
Cherryl Delacruz
Teacher Leader Consultant - Mathematics
(785) 296-3142
Dr. Tina Ellsworth
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
(785) 296-3142
Sarah Evans
Teacher Leader Consultant - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
(785) 296-3142
Andy Ewing
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-3860
Michael Flenthrope
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Todd Flory
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Jenna Giordano
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-4908
Jolene Goodheart-Peterson
Teacher Leader Consultant - Math
(785) 296-3142
Hailey Hawkinson
Teacher Leader Consultant - Early Literacy and Dyslexia
(785) 296-3142
Jessica Hess, PhD
Senior Education Research Analyst
(785) 296-3259
Carrie Hurd
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2078
Joyce Huser
Education Program Consultant - Fine Arts
(785) 296-4932
Mallory Jacobs
Teacher Leader Consultant - Counseling
(785) 296-3142
Lee Jones
Public Service Executive I, ACT
(785) 296-7922
Hanna Kemble
Teacher Leader Consultant - Content Literacy Continuum
(785) 296-3142
Jillian Kildow
Program Manager - Math
(785) 296-6823
Dr. Stephen King
Program Manager - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
(785) 296-1893
Kathy Kochersperger
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Denise Lauber
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-8874
Betsy Lawrence
Teacher Leader Consultant - Content Literacy Continuum
(785) 296-3142
Mary Lonker
Program Manager - English Language Arts
(785) 296-2144
Jennifer Martinez
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Noalee McDonald-Augustine
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Anthony Meals
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-3956
Casey Meier
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
(785) 296-3142
Hannah Neufeld
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Audrey Neuschafer
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Casey Peine
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Chelsea Pelfrey
Assessment Coordinator
(785) 296-0040
Kent Reed
Climate and Wellness Program Manager; School Counseling; School Climate and Integration; SECD; Health/PE
(785) 296-8109
Denise Scott
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Education Research Analyst Senior
(785) 296-4924
Lara Staker
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Hayley Steinlage
Senior Education Research Analyst
(785) 296-6177
Mark Stephenson
Coordinator - National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), International Assessments
(785) 296-7933
Brian Swaim
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-2221
Yale Taylor
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Amy Walker
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
(785) 296-3142
Brooke Wells
Education Research Analyst Senior
(785) 291-3574
Mary Williams
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Amanda Witty
Teacher Leader Consultant
(785) 296-3142
Blanche Wulfekoetter
Teacher Leader Consultant - History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)
(785) 296-3142
Early Childhood programs support learning from birth to age 8 (third grade) by providing resources, guidance, and services that help families, educators, and communities prepare young children for success in school and beyond. Our goal is that each student enters kindergarten at age 5 socially, emotionally and academically prepared for success.
Amanda Petersen
Director
(785) 296-6602
Stacy Clarke
State Interagency Coordinating Council Coordinator
(785)296-3953
Trevor Huffman
Data Coordinator
(785) 296-1944
Natalie McClane
Preschool Programs Coordinator
(785) 296-5081
Angel Spann
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
(785) 296-8965
Lisa Williams
Kansas Parents as Teachers Coordinator
(785) 296-4964
The Kansas Volunteer Commission mission is to empower Kansans to meet community needs through service by providing resources, leadership, grants, and training to strengthen volunteerism, mentoring, civic engagement, and AmeriCorps programs throughout the state.
Tierney Kirtdoll
Monitoring and Grants Coordinator
(785) 368-6211
Sarah Nelson
Training and Engagement Coordinator
(785) 296-7801
Amanda Noll
Financial Specialist
(785) 368-6207
Kat Seeley
Administrative Specialist
(785) 368-7436
Special Education and Title Services helps schools follow state and federal laws, supports early childhood and special education programs, and provides resources to ensure all students have access to quality learning.
Bert Moore
Director
(785) 296-4949
Brian Dempsey
Assistant Director
(785) 296-5522
Kerry Haag
Assistant Director
(785) 296-4952
Joe Jewett
Assistant Director
(785) 296-2600
Twyla Sprouse, PhD
Assistant Director
(785) 296-6714
Dean Zajic
Assistant Director
(785) 296-2425
Evelyn Alden
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-3868
Jessica Askew
Administrative Specialist
(785) 296-3743
Steve Backman
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-2267
Trish Backman
School Mental Health Coordinator
(785) 296-6937
Joyce Broils, CAP
Administrative Specialist
(785) 291-3097
Nicole Clark
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-4925
Teresa Cotton
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-3388
Lisa Karney
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-6765
Christine Macy
Coordinator
(785) 296-3287
Stacie Martin
Public Service Executive/Transition Coordinator
(785) 296-6855
Josie McClendon
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-5608
Alysha Nichols
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-6066
Stacey Noll
Data Coordinator
(785) 296-3129
Sarah Reed
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-1222
Angela Rice
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-1785
Cary Rogers
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-0916
Emily Scott
Coordinator
(785) 296-4941
Kelly Steele
Coordinator
(785) 296-2050
Helen Swanson
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-1712
Maureen Tabasko
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-1101
Heather Terrill
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-6770
Melissa Valenza
Coordinator
(785) 296-8092
Mason Vosburgh
Special Education Data Manager
(785) 296-4945
Mark Ward, JD
Attorney
(785) 296-0920
Roxanne Zillinger
Coordinator
(785) 296-7260
The Teacher Licensure team issues and renews educator licenses, reviews and accredits educator preparation programs, supports professional learning, manages background checks, and oversees a variety of license types and endorsements—ensuring qualified, well-prepared teachers for Kansas students.
Shane Carter
Director
(785) 296-2288
Catherine Chmidling, PhD
Assistant Director - Educator Preparation
(785) 296-2288
Jessica Apodaca
Educator Program Consultant
(785) 296-2288
Leslie Bruton
Coordinator
(785) 296-2288
Christa Chesmore
Coordinator
(785) 296-2288
Cindy Coleman
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2288
Sarah Eaverson
Education Program Consultant
(785) 296-2288
Cathy Garcia
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2288
Joel Gillaspie, PhD
Coordinator
(785) 296-2288
Ed Kalas
Education Program Consultant - Professional Development/Mentor
(785) 296-2288
Luke McClurg
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2288
Joe Midgley
Licensure Operations Coordinator
(785) 296-2288
Tanae Olson
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2288
Aysha Satterlee
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2288
Myra Stithem
Public Service Administrator
(785) 296-2288
