Office of School Administration and Leadership

Linda J. Iverson, Ph.D.
Chief of Schools

• Works with parents and school officials to resolve parent concerns
• Point of contact for outside agencies, organizations, and businesses requesting interaction with the schools
• Reviews and approves out of county/state/country and overnight field trips
• Coordinates monthly student recognition to the Board of Education
• Assists with planning for principal and vice principal meetings
• Serves on The Washington Post Principals' Advisory Board
• Member of the Superintendent's hearing review committee
• Coordinates the hearing process for student disciplinary matters
• Coordinates all high school graduations
• Assists with coordination of student services activities
• Assists with athletics and co-curricular activities
• Coordinates school bands for community activities
• Reviews all school-level requisitions

Angela Cauthorn
Executive Assistant to the Chief
301-934-7332

As Executive Assistant to the Chief of Schools, Angela Cauthorn will support the Office of School Administration and Leadership (OSAL), coordinate key projects and support all OSAL operations. Cauthorn brings school-level and central office level experience to the OSAL team. Her experience in the classroom, as well as the administrative support she provided in roles serving both the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) elementary education and professional development teams, has helped Cauthorn develop a strong background in organization, communication and project management. The OSAL team officially welcomed her to this role in October 2025. CCPS Chief of Schools Dr. Linda Iverson said she is excited to work with Cauthorn as the new executive assistant supporting OSAL. 

Richard Conley
Executive Director
301-934-7365
School List

Jaime Whitfield-Coffen
Executive Director
301-934-7365
School List

Erica Williams
Executive Director
301-934-7365
School List

Athletics

Traci Chappelear-Thomas
301-934-7491

The director of community engagement and equity oversees CCPS community-building activities, programs and opportunities, equity programs and trainings, and targeted stakeholder engagement.  The director will also assist schools with community engagement programs and provide support to school administrators with specific school-community stakeholder engagement programs.

Secretary to the Director of Community Engagement and Equity
Secretary to the Director of Student Activities, Athletics and Aquatics
301-934-7257

Charmaine Young-Waddy
Student Conduct/Engagement Officer
301-392-7588

• Works with parents and school officials to resolve parent concerns
• Develop strategies, provide resources and facilitate programs that promote school attendance, academic achievement and increased opportunities to reduce retentions and increase the graduation rate
• Liaison for the courts and the Department of Juvenile Services
• Conduct discipline hearings and attendance reviews