Human Resources

There is a rich and diverse history associated with Dorchester County. Native Americans called this area home long before explorers or traders from England and Spain explored these shores. Settlers from England began to claim lands in the mid 1600's under land grants from Lord Baltimore and by 1669 Dorchester County was recognized as a County. The County was named for the Earl of Dorset, a family friend of the Calverts (the family name of Lord Baltimore). Dorchester County is called "The Heart of the Eastern Shore" because its mid-shore location and geographic configuration is heart-shaped. Throughout history, renowned individuals have called Dorchester County home: Patty Cannon, a ruthless slave trader; Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people" who helped over 300 slaves find freedom through the Underground Railroad during the Civil War; and Annie Oakley, famed sharpshooter.

Dorchester County is located on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore. With more than 1,700 miles of shoreline, nearly 600 square miles of land, and 70 square miles of water, Dorchester County is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and do business. Dorchester County is rooted in its seafood industries and agriculture with the Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay having bountiful seafood and the rich soil of farm lands which provides productive harvests.

The County is in close proximity to metropolitan D.C. and Baltimore, and is ideally situated on the central Atlantic seaboard, which allows easy accessibility to 22% of the U.S. population residing in the New York to Richmond mega-market. One-day delivery time is possible to destinations as far north as New England and as far south as Florida. – See more at: http://choosedorchester.org/

The school system of Dorchester County is diverse in culture and boosts proud community schools. With over 4,000 students the county has 12 school buildings with over 700 employees to foster the educational experiences of our counties children. Dorchester County has two high schools, two middle schools, a pre-kindergarten-8 grade school, six elementary schools, a four year old learning center and a career and technology center. The challenge is to make sure that the students are career and college ready after completing their education as well as having a place to work and an ability to enjoy a superior quality of life.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Michael Collins

Director of Operations and Human Resources

Phone 410-229-4747 ext. 1015

Email Dr. Collins

Point of contact for:

  • Chief Negotiator

  • MABE liaison

  • Title IX Coordinator

Jeffrey S. Grafton

Human Resources Administrator

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1063

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mr. Grafton

Point of contact for:

  • Position Descriptions

  • National Board Certification (funding)

  • Teacher Certification (Licensure)

  • Disability Accommodations

  • 403B Coordinator

  • Personnel Investigations (DASA & DE-Teachers Bargaining Units)

  • Terminations

  • Employment Procedures

  • State Staffing Report

  • Retirement Coordination

  • Policies & Procedures

  • Blueprint

  • COMAR/Legal Matters/MABE

  • ESMEC Healthcare Trustee

  • Legal Service Association

Shamya Johnson Stover

Human Resources Administrator

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1058

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Stover

Point of contact for:

  • Staffing for all bargaining units

  • Substitute Coordinator, Training & Supervision (Absence Management, in conjunction with Finance)

  • College/University Partnerships

  • Talent Ed. Management

  • Job Postings

  • State Staffing Report

  • Recruitment

  • Position Descriptions

  • Transfers

  • Grow Your Own Program

  • Personnel Investigations (DE-ESP Bargaining Unit & Substitutes)

  • Employment Procedures (Applications, Requisitions, & Position Control)

  • Blueprint

  • Title IX- Lead Investigator

  • HR Social Media Management

  • Teacher of the Year Co-Coordinator

Debbie Hubbard

Benefits Specialist

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1013

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Hubbard

Point of contact for:

  • Retirement

  • Retirement Banquet

  • Service Year Awards

  • Workmen’s Compensation

  • Unemployment Claims

  • Tuition Reimbursements

  • Extra Pay for Extra Duty

  • Electronic Forms Processing (Records Management)

  • Notary

Kiesha Jones

Benefits Specialist

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1059

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Jones

Point of contact for:

  • Health Insurance

  • COBRA

  • FMLA

  • Time 2 Care Act

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Leave of Absence

  • 403B

  • Benefit Fair

  • Sick Leave Bank

  • Flex Spending

  • Supplemental Insurances

  • Disability

  • Wellness Program (In conjunction with Student Services)

  • Electronic Forms Processing (Records Management)

Katherine Brooks

Human Resource Specialist

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1014

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Brooks

Point of Contact for:

  • Recruitment

  • Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Interview Scheduling & Management

  • Exit Interviews

  • Stay Interviews

  • Recruitment Supplies

  • Offer Letters & Welcome Letters

  • Substitute Training (In-Person & Virtual)

  • HR Social Media/Newsletter

  • Electronic Forms Processing (Records Management)

  • SunGard Entry (Back-Up)

  • SafeSchools (Back-Up)

  • Notary

Lynne Redmer

Human Resources Specialist

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1068

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Redmer

Point of contact for:

  • New Hire Processing

  • Employee Intake

  • Contractor Processing

  • State Staff Report

  • Employee Records

  • Employment Verifications (Back-Up)

  • Fingerprints/Background Checks

  • Employee Change Input (Name, Address, Bank, etc.)

  • SunGard Entry (Back-Up)

  • Notary

  • Electronic Forms Processing (Records Management)

Lori Gray

Human Resource Specialist

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1062

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Ms. Gray

Point of Contact for:

  • SunGard Entry (New Hires, Transfers, & Terminations)

  • Position Control

  • Personnel Action Forms

  • HB-486 Forms

  • Employment Verification

  • Records Management (New Hires, Transfers, & Terminations)

  • SafeSchools Management (New Hires, Transfers, & Terminations)

  • Fingerprinting (Back-Up)

  • Notary

Kim Jackson

Receptionist

Phone: 410-228-4747

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Ms. Jackson

Point of Contact for:

  • Greet Visitors

  • Maintain Reception Area

  • Switchboard and Triage Incoming Calls

  • Distribute Forms to Visitors

  • Central Office Mail Distribution

  • PONY Receiving & Distribution

  • Maintain Copier Room

  • Order Supplies

  • Clerical Duties (as assigned)

Renee Warfield

Coordinator of the New Teacher Program

Phone: 410-228-4747 ext. 1039

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Warfield

  • New Teacher Mentor Coordinator

  • New Teacher Induction

  • New Teacher Seminars

  • Onboarding for Certificated Staff

  • PDS with College/Universities

  • Collegiate Partnerships

  • Internships/University Field Placements

  • Recruitment

  • Blueprint

  • Blueprint Strategy Committee (MSDE)

  • New Teacher Newsletter

  • Coordinator of Buddy Teacher Program

  • Grow Your Own Program

  • Teacher of the Year Co-Coordinator

Brenda Davis

Part-Time Benefits Specialist

410-228-4747

Fax: 410-221-5269

Email Mrs. Davis

  • HR Staff Training

  • Records Management (Digital & Hard Copy)

  • Filing Personnel Information

  • Employment Verification

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The Board of Education of Dorchester County does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law.Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. The information in this announcement is available in alternative formats upon request.Concerns regarding the above are directed to:Beth Wilson
Director of Operations, Dorchester County Public Schools
700 Glasgow Street
Cambridge, Maryland, 21613…or by phone at 410-228-4747, extension 1015.