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Kevin Huffman
| Kevin Huffman | ||
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| Tennessee Commissioner of Education | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| April 2011 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $203,208 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | April 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Governor of Tennessee | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Swarthmore College (1992) | |
| J.D. | New York University School of Law (1998) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Huffman has spent nearly two decades working with public education systems as a teacher, lawyer, non-profit executive and non-profit board member.[1] Huffman began his education career as a first and second grade bilingual teacher in the Houston Independent School District, teaching students in English and Spanish.[1]
Education
- BA, English literature, Swarthmore College (1992)
- JD, New York University School of Law (1998)[1]
Political career
Tennessee Commissioner of Education (2011-Present)
Huffman was appointed to the position in April 2011 by Governor Bill Haslam.[1]
Appointments
2011
Huffman was appointed as the Tennessee Commissioner of Education in April 2011 by Governor Bill Haslam.[1]
Personal
Huffman has two children with his ex-wife, Michelle Rhee. Rhee, the former Washington D.C. schools chancellor, is the founder of StudentsFirst, a non-profit focused on education reform.[2]
Recent news
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- Top teachers at bottom schools to get signing bonuses - The Tennessean
- Common Core clash: AFT president fires back at state education officials - Washington Post
- State education chiefs oppose delay in high-stakes test repercussions - Washington Post
- Professional Educators Of Tennessee Joins Achieve More Coalition - The Chattanoogan
- Technology in Tennessee: Why State Schools Must Catch Up With the Digital Age - Huffington Post
- TN Governor Signs Virtual Schools Legislation - WKMS
- New common core standards raise questions in Tenn. - Education Week News
- Bonuses aim to lure top teachers - Jackson Sun
- Nashville principals honored for leadership - The Tennessean
- Expert unenthusiastic about McCrory's new education advisor - The Progressive Pulse
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See also
- Superintendent of Schools
- Tennessee Commissioner of Education
- Governor of Tennessee
- Gov. Bill Haslam
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