COLLEGE PARK, MD (September, 2016) Carol Williamson (Ph.D. 82) was named deputy state superintendent for teaching and learning in the state of Maryland, beginning her tenure with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in August 2016.
Dr. Williamson, who received her doctorate in Elementary Education from the UMD College of Education, previously served as the superintendent of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools for eight years. “She began her career in Dorchester County, starting as a classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, curriculum supervisor, and director of instruction over the course of more than 20 years,” according to MDSE.
Reflecting the legacy of College of Education alumni in state leadership roles, Dr. Williamson will serve under the leadership of Dr. Karen Salmon (Ph.D. ’86), state superintendent of schools. Dr. Salmon received her doctorate and M.Ed. in Special Education from the College of Education.
“We are so fortunate to have Carol… join our staff at the Maryland State Department of Education,” Dr. Salmon said in a statement. She is “an exceptional leader… well-versed in Maryland’s educational system, and understand[s] well the challenges and opportunities our schools face.”
The College of Education is ranked among the top education schools by US News & World Report and prepares graduates for a wide-range of education careers, spanning classroom teaching to curriculum development to school administration.
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