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Virginia Barry
| Virginia Barry | ||
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| New Hampshire Commissioner of Education | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| June 1, 2009 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $112,861 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | May 2009 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. John Lynch | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida State University | |
| Master's | Queens College City University of New York, State University of New York at Stony Brook | |
| Ph.D. | Florida State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Barry has over 27 years of experience in education as a teacher, leader, tenured university professor, and provost and vice president for academic affairs.[1]
Education
- B.S., Florida State University
- M.S., Queens College City University of New York, State University of New York at Stony Brook
- Ph.D., Florida State University
- Post-doctoral studies at New York University, Harvard and William and Mary[1]
Political career
Commissioner of Education (2009-Present)
Barry has served in this position since June 1, 2009.[1] The New Hampshire Executive Council unanimously confirmed Gov. John Lynch’s nomination to the position.[1]
Appointments
2009
Barry was nominated as New Hampshire Commissioner of Education by Gov. John Lynch in May 2009 and approved by New Hampshire’s Executive Council. Council President Sara Jayne Steen said of the choice, “Virginia Barry will be a wonderful commissioner. She brings to the position leadership experience across the educational levels, knowledge of the state’s educational opportunities, and an energy and intelligence that will serve New Hampshire well.”[2]
Recent news
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Virginia Barry News Feed
- Bedford dropout rate one of lowest in state - NewHampshire.com
- Ted Siefer's City Hall: School board on the defensive over Cupcake-gate - NewHampshire.com
- NH Charter Schools Future Unclear - Valley News
- Dondero School parents, students make plea to keep teacher on staff - Seacoastonline.com
- New NH charter schools face uncertain future - Boston.com
- Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Inspires UMass Lowell Graduates - UMass Lowell (press release)
- Testing Shapes Teaching: Twin State Educators Find NECAPs Useful - Valley News
- Arthur O. Fletcher - Seacoastonline.com
- Two Rochester Students Named as Minnesota's 2013 Presidential Scholars - St. Paul Asian American Press
- Book City: Hugo House's Tree Swenson on how to read poetry - Crosscut
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