Tricia Crafton currently serves as the Coordinator for School Improvement/Title I in the Title I - Program Improvement Office at the Maryland Department of Education (MSDE). Tricia works directly with schools and local school systems with Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Schools and is the Title I, Part A point of contact for several local school systems. Prior to joining MSDE, Tricia enjoyed her roles as a biology teacher, science department head, assistant principal, and principal in Baltimore City Public School System. Tricia has a deep commitment to school improvement work in all schools and increased student achievement for all students.