Chain of Command
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a Department of Defense field activity operating under the direction, authority and control of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. DoDEA consists of two school systems: the DoD Dependents Schools (DoDDS), which is the overseas school system, and (2) the DoD Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary (DDESS), the domestic school system. These systems provide a world class education program that inspires and prepares all students in military communities around the world to be successful and responsible citizens in a dynamic global environment. DoDEA is the Presidential and national showcase for education excellence.
Executive and DoD
DoDEA Headquarters
![]() Ms. Marilee Fitzgerald, DoDEA Director |
![]() Dr. Nancy C. Bresell, Acting Principal Deputy Director & Associate Director for Education |
![]() Mr. Kevin Kelly Associate Director for Financial and Business Operations |
DoDEA Pacific / DDESS Guam
Directors
![]() Dr. Steven Bloom, Acting Director |
![]() Dr. Joyce Lutrey, Area Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment |
District Superintendents
![]() Mrs. Martha Brown, Okinawa District |
Mr. Clayton Fujie, Japan District |
![]() Dr. Irby Miller, Korea District |
![]() Dr. Steven Bloom Guam District |
DoDDS Europe Area (DoDDS-E)
Directors
![]() Dr. Dell W. McMullen, Acting Director |
![]() Vacant, Area Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment |
District Superintendents
Americas Area (DDESS / DoDDS Cuba)
Directors
![]() Dr. Linda L. Curtis, Acting Director |
![]() Dr. Linda L. Curtis, Area Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment |





























