Meet the Staff
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Shelley Mackey, APR Shelley Mackey was named director of communications for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) in 2021. She joined the CCPS communications team in 2007 as a project developer and later transitioned to a communications specialist role in 2010. She oversees all CCPS communications, coordinates media response, and writes and edits marketing materials. She oversees the school system website and television station, and is a member of the CCPS crisis response team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Science in public relations/management from the University of Maryland. In 2019 she earned her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), a professional designation that reflects progressive public relations industry practices and high standards. |
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Kyle Graves, Video Production Technician Kyle Graves serves as the video production technician for Charles County Public Schools television channel. He shoots, edits, writes and produces material for broadcast on Comcast Cable channel 96. Before coming to CCPS, Kyle spent more than 11 years working in professional television in Maryland and North Carolina. He has covered several major stories including the flooding of Eastern North Carolina in 1999, the death of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt and the Carolina Panthers road to the Super Bowl in 2004. Kyle grew up in Charles County and holds a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication from Salisbury University. |
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Sara K. Taylor, Communications Specialist Sara K. Taylor is a writer, editor and photographer for Charles County Public Schools communications department. She was a reporter for Southern Maryland Newspapers and the Washington Post’s Local Living section before being named Community Editor at the Maryland Independent and later the paper's Managing Editor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Salisbury University. |
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Jordan Wilson, Communications Specialist Jordan Wilson serves as the social media manager, content creator and writer for the Charles County Public Schools communication department (2021). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Liberty University and has previously worked with CEOs and future non-profit owners in brand development and social media management. Her goal is to positively impact the community through strategic communication of the school system's overall mission, vision and goals. |
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Susan Cox, Web Content Design Specialist Susan Cox serves as the website liaison to all CCPS schools, departments and centers. Susan maintains and provides written and photo content for school and department websites. Prior to employment with CCPS, she was a computer programmer for a defense contractor for the Naval Research Lab at Blossom Point, and for a newspaper distribution website. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Towson University. |
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Jason Klonkowski, Web Content Design Specialist Jason Klonkowski serves as a website design specialist to all of the CCPS schools, departments and centers. Jason helps develop ways to display content for the school and department websites. |
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Dawn Calder, Mail Room/Communications Clerk Prior to joining CCPS, Dawn Calder was an assistant manager at UPS Store handling all customers logistic and shipping needs. Her extensive experience dealing with USPS mail, UPS shipments and customer service translates well to her role at CCPS. Since joining CCPS in 2023, she has been a dependable team member who proudly handles the mail and communication needs for CCPS. She has formed strong bonds with all her colleagues. |
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Kristiana Dorsey, Mail Room/Communications Clerk Kristiana Dorsey serves as one of the two Mail Room/Communication Clerks for Charles County Public Schools. In her role, she ensures the smooth flow of communication across the school system by sorting and distributing internal and external Pony mail, receiving and processing incoming package deliveries from various carriers, and managing the daily pickup and delivery of postal mail. Kristiana, a proud graduate of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), takes great pride in supporting the district that helped shape her own educational journey. Since joining CCPS in 2015, she has been a reliable and friendly presence, known for her attention to detail and commitment to keeping operations running efficiently. |
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Jennifer Bivens, Switchboard Operator Jennifer Bivens serves as the Switchboard Operator for Charles County Public Schools. Bivens manages hundreds of calls daily that come to the school system's administrative offices. In her role, she communicates directly with parents, students, and staff and assists them in connecting with the appropriate department and/or staff. Prior to joining CCPS, Bivens served as the front desk receptionist at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center for seven years and is an experienced professional in customer service. She holds an Associate Degree from the College of Southern Maryland and is working toward a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. |