Maryland State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Libertus Van Bokkelen was the first Maryland State superintendent of Public Instruction in 1864. He headed the development, supervision and advising of public school systems for the various counties, and funded the new Maryland State Normal School (MSNS).^{[citation needed]}

Lillian M. Lowery served as superintendent of the Maryland State Department of Education from July 2012 to September, 2015.^{[citation needed]}

Nancy Grasmick served as superintendent of the Maryland State Department of Education from 1991 until June 30, 2011.^{[citation needed]}

Carey M. Wright is the current Maryland superintendent of Schools.^[1]