Steering Committee Membership

In Fall 2024, Superintendent John A. Serrano announced the formation of a Strategic Planning Steering Committee and opened the nomination period for submissions from September 24 to October 4. To ensure a diverse range of perspectives, committee members were selected from applications and invited by the superintendent, considering their roles and campus affiliations within the school community. This committee includes parents, staff, administrators, trustees, and community members, representing various departments and support functions across both campuses.
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is composed of the following individuals:
  • Joseph Abenchuchan — enhanced service aide/parent, Frederick
  • Tajudeen Akinlotan — student support specialist, Columbia
  • Bonnie Arnold, '92 — elementary teacher, Frederick
  • Franklyn Ash — student life staff, Frederick
  • Latasha Bacote-Owens — director of compliance
  • Ryan Bonheyo, '09 — community member/parent
  • Corey Burton — MSD Board Chair
  • Jen Charles — parent, Columbia
  • Elena Ciccarelli — interim director of athletics
  • Mary Clark — parent, Columbia
  • David Deel — maintenance supervisor, Columbia
  • Neal DiMarco, '06 — physical education team leader/parent, Frederick
  • Kevin Gahagan, '04 — student life staff, Columbia
  • Amanda Goodman — high school teacher/parent, Frederick
  • Denise Hagley — doctor of physical therapy
  • Dawniela Halischak — chief educational programs officer, Columbia
  • Melissa Herrera — parent, Frederick
  • Tara Holloway — interim chief educational programs officer, Frederick
  • Wanda Hoshina — parent, Frederick
  • Theresa Howarth — family education teacher, Columbia
  • Jennifer Lake — chief of staff
  • Krista Leitch Walker — MSD Board Vice Chair
  • Amy Lindley — family education principal, Frederick
  • Ann Miller — chief financial/operating officer
  • Amy Mowl — director of public relations
  • Patricia Muldowney — family education principal, Columbia
  • Dennis Novak Cruz — student life staff, Columbia; parent, Frederick
  • Ashley Parks — director of human resources
  • Mark Ramirez — supervisor of behavioral support services, Frederick
  • Judd Rexroth — student life staff, Frederick
  • Milagros Rodriguez — student information system administrator
  • Cody Rosenbarker — parent, Frederick
  • John A. Serrano — superintendent
  • Alex Simmons — computer network specialist, Frederick
  • Samantha Smith — family education teacher, Columbia
  • Hannah Sproat — speech language pathologist
  • Amanda Sweeney — reading coach, Frederick
  • Micah Vore — MSD Foundation board member; parent, Frederick
  • Yiming Wang — high school teacher, Frederick
  • Charlene Ward-Marr — director of student support services
  • Jennifer Weeks — supervisor of secondary transition services
  • Shelly Wiley — parent, Columbia
  • Shara Winesburg — parent, Frederick
  • Jennifer Yost Ortiz — dean of student affairs, Frederick
The committee is supported by the following individuals:
  • Anne Grace Donatucci, data and assessment coordinator
  • Janna DiBiase, director of after school programs and student development
Strategic Planning Steering Committee: Roles and Responsibilities
 
1.  Data Review: Reviews and analyzes school performance data, survey results, and other relevant information to guide informed decisions throughout the planning process. 
 
2.  Revisit Vision, Mission, and Belief Statements: Evaluates and refines MSD's foundational statements to ensure they reflect the school community's evolving goals and aspirations.
 
3.  Identify Strategic Priorities and Needs: Identifies essential opportunities for growth and informs key priorities for MSD's future.
Serving on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee is a significant commitment, and on behalf of MSD, we extend our sincere gratitude for their dedication and involvement.