Brenda Cassellius

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Brenda Cassellius
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Prior offices
Minnesota Commissioner of Education

Personal
Profession
Teacher

Brenda Cassellius was the Minnesota commissioner of education from 2010 to 2019. She was appointed to the position on December 31, 2010, and left office in January 2019.[1][2]

Biography

See also: Boston Public Schools, Massachusetts
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Before her appointment as education commissioner, Cassellius worked for 23 years as a classroom teacher and academic superintendent.[3]

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota[4]

Political career

Commissioner of Education (2010-2019)

Cassellius served as the Minnesota commissioner of education from her appointment in December 2010 to January 2019.[1][2] During her tenure, she worked with Gov. Dayton to implement the 7-point plan known as "Better Schools for a Better Minnesota." In this, she was "focused on excellence, equity and opportunity; closing Minnesota's achievement gap; supporting high-quality teaching and using innovative strategies to improve results."[3]

Appointments

2010

Cassellius was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton on December 31, 2010.[1]

Contact information

Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone: 651-582-8200
Email: mde.commissioner@state.mn.us

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Political offices
Preceded by
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Minnesota Commissioner of Education
2010–2019
Succeeded by
Mary Cathryn Ricker