South Dakota Department of Education Staff

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Joe Moran is the Division of Data and Research Director. As the director, he manages that statewide collection and reporting of K12 student and staff data by supporting system management of Infinite Campus, Personnel Record Form (PRF), and SD Student and Teacher Accountability Reporting System (SD-STARS).

Telephone: 605-773-4773
Email: joe.moran@state.sd.us

Judy Merriman

Judy Merriman is the Administrator of the Office of Data Management. As the Administrator, she manages the statewide Student Information System, Infinite Campus, the Educational Directory/Structure system, the Safe, Drug and Gun Free system and is responsible for the department’s federal reporting through USED Ed Facts system.

Telephone: 605-773-4737
Email: judy.merriman@state.sd.us

Members of the US Department of Education PTAC (Privacy Technical Assistance Center)

PTAC

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Brittani Fairchild is a subject matter expert for the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), helping the education community with concerns related to FERPA, privacy, and data governance. She provides support through the PTAC helpdesk, answering questions and providing assistance to a variety of stakeholders.

Telephone: 855-249-3072
Email: PrivacyTA@ed.gov

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Mike Tassey serves as the Data Security Advisor for the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). With decades of information security experience as a hacker and security expert, he helps education institutions at all levels develop strong, compliant information security programs and manage risk to education data.

Telephone: 855-249-3072
Email: PrivacyTA@ed.gov