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Office of Communications

The Department of Communications is responsible for coordinating systemwide internal and external communications. The office supports schools, students and staff; supports school system central offices and business operations; and, informs stakeholders, including the public, about the school system.

Celia Fischer, Asst. Chief of Communications
Christopher (Chris) Cram, Director, Department of Communications
Aisha Mbowe, Director of News and Information

Phone:;240-740-2837

E-mail: Celia_M_Fischer@mcpsmd.org

E-mail: Christopher_C_Cram@mcpsmd.org

E-mail: Aisha_Mbowe@mcpsmd.org

Maria Escobar, Language Assistance Services Unit

Phone:240-740-4060
E-mail: Maria_E_Escobar@mcpsmd.org

Dr. Richard (Dick) Lipsky, Television (MCPS TV)

Phone: 240-740-2975
E-mail: Dick_Lipsky@mcpsmd.org