Michael Hanley
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Michael Hanley was the commissioner of education for Alaska. Hanley was appointed to his position by Governor Sean Parnell (R) on February 3, 2011.[1] Governor Bill Walker (I) asked for Hanley's letter of resignation in February of 2016. Hanely complied and resigned, effective March 1, 2016.[2][3]
Susan McCauley, the director of the Education Department's teaching and learning support division, was named as his interim successor.[2]
Biography
Hanley worked as a teacher in the Anchorage School District from 1991 to 2005.[1] He then served as an elementary school principal in the Anchorage School District from 2005 to January 2011. In addition to his experience in the education sector, Hanley also owned and operating commercial fishing and landscaping businesses prior to his appointment as commissioner of education.[1][4]
Education
- Bethel College in Minnesota, B.A. in business administration
- University of Alaska Anchorage, B.A. in K-8 education
- University of Alaska Anchorage, master’s degree in educational leadership[1][4]
Political career
Alaska commissioner of education (2011-2016)
Hanley began his tenure as Alaska Commissioner of Education in February 3, 2011. He was appointed by Governor Sean Parnell (R).[1]
Hanley announced in February 2016 that he would resign the following month upon the request of Gov. Bill Walker (I). Gov. Walker explained in a news release that he and the Board of Education made a decision to "steer the state's education system in a new direction."[2] Hanley was the last member of Parnell's cabinet to resign during Walker's administration. Hanley was temporarily replaced by Susan McCauley. Michael Johnson was then selected to replace McCauley, effective July 1, 2016.[3]
About the office
The Alaska Commissioner of Education & Early Development is a state executive position in the Alaska state government. The commissioner is the principal executive officer of the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, which manages the state's public school system.
Appointments
2011
Hanley was appointed as Alaska commissioner of education by Governor Parnell on February 3, 2011.[1]
Personal
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Hanley and his wife live in Juneau, Alaska.[5]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Alaska Education and Early Development, "Office of the Commissioner," accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Austin Baird, KTUU, "As policymakers battle over budget, education commissioner resigns," February 4, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 KDLG, "Mike Hanley ousted as Alaska Education Commissioner," accessed July 30, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, "Meet Commissioner Mike Hanley" accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "New education commissioner to live in Juneau," December 12, 2010
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| Preceded by Larry LeDoux |
Alaska Commissioner of Education 2011-2016 |
Succeeded by Susan McCauley (interim) |
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