Patricia Wright
| Patricia Wright | ||
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| Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| October 1, 2008 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $175,467 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | October 1, 2008 | |
| Appointed by | Governor of Virginia Tim Kaine | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction | ||
| 2006-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | James Madison University | |
| Master's | Virginia Commonwealth University | |
| Ph.D. | University of Virginia | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
A native of Brunswick County and a product of the Virginia public school system, Wright has spent her career working in education. She taught secondary and middle school math in Sussex and Chesterfield County public schools for ten years before taking a position with the Virginia Department of Education.
Wright has worked her way up in responsibility within the department. Her past positions include associate director of secondary instruction and state mathematics specialist, director of secondary instruction, assistant superintendent for instruction, deputy superintendent, acting superintendent, and chief deputy superintendent.[1]
Education
- BA, Mathematics, James Madison University
- MA, Mathematics education, Virginia Commonwealth University
- EdD, Mathematics education, University of Virginia
Political career
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction (2008-present)
Wright assumed the statewide office of Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction on October 1, 2008. In her capacity as superintendent, Wright is the chief education officer of the commonwealth and serves as secretary of the Board of Education. Prior to her appointment, Wright served two years as Chief Deputy Superintendent under her predecessor Billy Cannaday.[2]
Appointments
2008, 2010
Wright was first appointed superintendent of public instruction by then-Gov. Tim Kaine on July 24, 2008, and took office on October 1, 2008. She was subsequently reappointed on April 16, 2010 by Bob McDonnell following his election as governor.
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- Schools?School Notes - The Connection Newspapers - Virginia Connection Newspapers
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- St. Regis Celebrates Grand Opening - Indian Country Today Media Network
- Eufaula Sparks campus grads march at spring commencement - Dothan Eagle
- Fluvanna Will Not Get Waiver For Missed Days - The Daily Progress
- Loyola to confer 1036 degrees Saturday at a ceremony where Tom Brokaw will ... - NOLA.com
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See also
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References
- ↑ Virginia Department of Education, "Superintendent of public instruction: Patricia I. Wright - Biography," accessed September 5, 2011
- ↑ Virginia Department of Education, "Press release: Governor Kaine Announces Appointment of State Superintendent of Public Instruction ~ Chief Deputy Superintendent Dr. Patricia I. Wright to succeed Dr. Billy Cannaday," July 24, 2008
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| Preceded by Billy Cannaday |
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction 2008 - present |
Succeeded by NA |
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