Superintendent of public instruction
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Message from the Superintendent (web page) or (video)
- Biography
- Staff Directory
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Superintendent's Memos
Information vital to division superintendents – and other public education administrators – available through this information center portal.
Office of Human Resources
Brenda Weiss - Coordinator
The Office of Human Resources works with VDOE management to provide a quality and timely human resource program based on positive customer service for employees and external clients and to promote fair and consistent human resources practices. As an employer, VDOE offers a wide variety of exciting and challenging jobs.
To find out about job openings at VDOE, visit Virginia Jobs - education positions, the Commonwealth of Virginia's employment and resource center. For information on applying for jobs with Virginia agencies, visit the Virginia Jobs Home Page.
If you are interested in jobs in the teaching profession, please visit the TeachVirginia - Educator Career Center or locate individual school division Web sites.
The Department of Education has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and to maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. As a result, the department does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, veteran status, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
Business and Risk Management
Thomas Broyles - Director
The Director for Business and Risk Management promotes sound internal control policies and procedures. His responsibilities include implementation and compliance with the State Comptroller’s Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards Directive, review and monitoring of audit-related issues including local education agency subrecipients. The director is also responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance with the continuity of operations plan and investigations arising from the State Employee Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline.
Research & Strategic Planning
Dr. Deborah L. Jonas - Executive Director
The Executive Director for Research and Strategic Planning provides support and advice to the superintendent of public instruction, the executive leadership of the department and VDOE staff. She conducts, coordinates and oversees scientifically based research and analyses conducted by the department and in cooperation with partner agencies and organizations. In addition, the executive director provides internal consultation services to VDOE staff on issues pertaining to research, analysis and program evaluation and supports the department’s strategic and operational process-improvement initiatives.
Executive Assistant
Robert Almond
The executive assistant coordinates constituent services for the Superintendent of Public Instruction and responses to Pk-12 correspondence for the Governor and Secretary of Education. The executive assistant coordinates complex special projects and activities for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.