The DME is responsible for developing and implementing the Mayor's vision for academic excellence and creating a high-quality education continuum from birth to 24 (from early childhood to K-12 to post-secondary and the workforce).
The three major functions of the DME include:
- Overseeing a District-wide education strategy
- Managing interagency and cross-sector coordination
- Providing oversight and/or support for the following education-related agencies:
- DC Public Library (DCPL)
- DC Public Schools (DCPS)
- Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE)
- Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
- Public Charter School Board (PCSB)
- University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
- Department of Employment Services (DOES)
- Workforce Investment Council (WIC)
Our Team
Meet Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education
| Title | Name and Email |
|---|---|
| Special Assistant/Office Manager | Tara Lynch |
| Director of Communications and Engagement | Benjamin Fritsch |
| Policy Advisor | Rebecca Lee |
| Director of Planning, Data and Analysis | Jennifer Comey |
| Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs | Clara Botstein |
| Director of Strategic Initiatives | Monica Dodge |
| Interim Chief of Staff/Director of Budget and Performance Management | Michelle Yan |
| Executive Director, Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes | Dr. Shontia L. Lowe |
| Executive Director, Office for Students in the Care of DC (SCDC) | LaShunda Hill |