Jim Rier
James E. Rier, Jr. is a former Maine Commissioner of Education. He was sworn in as Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education on October 8, 2013.[1] Rier served in this position until November 2014, when he was placed on indefinite medical leave. Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) appointed Rachelle Tome, the Chief Academic Officer of the Maine Department of Education, to fill the role on an interim basis.[2][3]
Biography
Before his appointment as Acting Commissioner, Rier had served as Deputy Commissioner of Education since 2011. He also served for two terms on Maine's State Board of Education, serving as Chair from 1997 to 2000.[1]
Political career
Maine Commissioner of Education (2013-2014)
Rier was sworn in as Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education on October 8, 2013.[1]
Appointments
2013
Rier was appointed as Acting Commissioner of Education by Gov. Paul LePage (R) on October 8, 2013.[1]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Maine Department of Education, "Commissioner Biography" accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Maine Department of Education Newsroom, "Commissioner Jim Rier on leave, Chief Academic Officer Rachelle Tome appointed Acting Commissioner," November 13, 2014
- ↑ Maine Sun Journal, "Maine's education commissioner takes medical leave," November 11, 2014
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| Preceded by Stephen Bowen |
Maine Commissioner of Education 2013–2014 |
Succeeded by Rachelle Tome |
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