Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D.

​State Superintendent of Schools

martirano-1[1].jpgDr. Michael Martirano began serving as West Virginia's 30th state superintendent of schools in September 2014. Martirano has been an educator for 30 years and has amassed a wide range of educational and administrative experience through his work as a science teacher, principal and visiting professor at John Hopkins University. Most recently, he served as superintendent of St. Mary's County Public Schools in Leonardtown, Maryland where during his tenure the 4-year graduation rate increased from the low 80s to an all-time high of 93.5%.
 
As a risk-taker and innovator, he consistently focuses his energy on improving academic success and building positive relationships. He was selected the 2009 Superintendent of the Year in Maryland and a 2010 Innovator of the Year by the Maryland Daily Record. Recently, he was named as a "Chief Making A Difference" for the 2nd Annual Smart List Awards for the 40 people shaping the Future of K-12 Education in America.
 
Martirano holds a Doctorate of Education degree in school management and instructional leadership from Nova Southeastern University, two Masters of Education degrees and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland.
 
You may reach the superintendent at superintendent@wvde.state.wv.us.