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Chris Nicastro
| Chris Nicastro | ||
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| Missouri Commissioner of Education | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $185,400 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University | |
| Master's | University of Missouri-St. Louis | |
| Ph.D. | St. Louis University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher/Administrator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Prior to her appointment by the State Board of Education in 2009, Nicastro worked as a teacher and administrator in the Missouri public school system for nearly four decades. Her credentials as an educator include certifications as a teacher, principal and superintendent in the state of Missouri, as well as a Ph.D in educational administration.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in history - Indiana University
- Master’s degree in educational administration- - University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Ph.D. in educational administration - St. Louis University.
Political career
Missouri Commissioner of Education (2009-present)
Nicastro was appointed to the state executive position of Commissioner of Education for the state of Missouri in July 2009. She reports to, and serves at the pleasure of, the State Board of Education, the body responsible for her appointment.[1]
Appointments
2009
The State Board of Education appointed Nicastro Missouri's 5th Commissioner of Education in July 2009.[1]
Personal
Nicastro and her husband, Charles, have three children and seven grandchildren.[1]
Recent news
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Chris Nicastro News Feed
- Monthly Archives: January 2012 - PoliticMo
- Harris-Stowe students tackle summer internships - St. Louis American
- Backlash of new education standards is rooted in suspicion of federal government - STLtoday.com
- Lindbergh Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar - Patch.com
- You Paid For It: State May Revise Nepotism Laws - fox2now.com
- Model evaluation system for Mo. educators approved by state board - Southeast Missourian
- Branson student is 2013 US Presidential Scholar - Joplin Independent
- Missouri Senators Bring Campaign to Stop Federal Education Standards to ... - Patch.com
- Looking for ways to fund preschool expansion - Springfield News-Leader
- AV High School student receives state citizenship award - Daily Journal Online
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