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Kimberley Harrington
Kimberley Harrington is the former New Jersey commissioner of education. She was appointed by Governor Chris Christie (R) on September 2, 2016, to succeed David Hespe after Hespe announced that he would step down at the end of September 2016.[1]
Biography
After completing her education, Harrington began working as a teacher in 1993. In 2010, she became the curriculum coordinator and the supervisor of curriculum and instruction of Blairstown Elementary School. Harrington joined the New Jersey Department of Education in 2012 as the director of academic standards. In 2014, she became the chief academic officer and the assistant commissioner.[2]
In this dual role, Harrington was in charge of the Department of Education's Division of Teaching and Learning, which includes a number of divisions, including the Division of Early Childhood Education, Teaching and Learning Support, and School Innovation. She was also tasked with implementing new student learning standards aimed at preparing students for college and their future careers.[3]
Education
- B.S. in elementary education and teaching, Gordon College (1993)
- M.A. in educational leadership, The College of New Jersey (2010)[2]
Political career
New Jersey Commissioner of Education (2016-2018)
Harrington was selected to serve as acting commissioner of education by Gov. Chris Christie (R) on September 2, 2016. She assumed office on October 1, 2016, when former Commissioner David Hespe officially stepped down.[1] Harrington was officially sworn into the position on July 12, 2017.[4]
About the office
The New Jersey Commissioner of Education is the chief executive school officer of New Jersey and oversees all public schools. Additionally, the commissioner serves as secretary to the state Board of Education, develops code proposals, apportions state aid to local districts, and conducts statewide tests.[5]
Appointments
2016
Harrington was selected to serve as acting commissioner of education by Gov. Chris Christie (R) on September 2, 2016. Her tenure began when former commissioner David Hespe officially stepped down at the end of September.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 NJ.com, Claude Brodesser-Akner, "N.J. education commissioner Hespe calls it quits," accessed September 5, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "Kimberley Harrington," accessed September 5, 2016
- ↑ Observer Politicker NJ, Max Pizarro, "Hespe Out, Harrington in as NJ Education Commissioner, Announces Christie," accessed September 5, 2016
- ↑ State of New Jersey, Department of Education, "Governor Christie Swears In Kimberley Harrington as State Education Commissioner," July 12, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of Education, "Office of the Commissioner," accessed February 2, 2021
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