Michael Johnson (Alaska)
Michael Johnson was the Alaska Commissioner of Education. Johnson assumed office on July 1, 2016. Johnson left office on June 30, 2022.
Johnson was appointed to the position by the Alaska Board of Education on June 17, 2016. Governor Bill Walker (I) approved the appointment, and Johnson began his tenure on July 1, 2016. Johnson resigned on June 30, 2022.[1][2]
Biography
Prior to being appointed commissioner of education, Johnson was the superintendent of the Copper River School District in Alaska. Before becoming superintendent, Johnson held a number of other positions in the district, including school principal, district curriculum and staff development director, elementary school teacher, and special education program assistant.[3]
Education
- B.A. in elementary education, Columbia International University
- M.A. in elementary education, Columbia International University
- Ph.D. in education and intercultural studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks[3]
Awards
- Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education)
- Milken Educator Award[3]
Political career
Alaska commissioner of education (2016-2022)
Johnson was appointed Alaska commissioner of education by the Alaska Board of Education on June 17, 2016. He was initially one of four finalists, until two candidates withdrew their applications. Johnson was the permanent replacement selected for former superintendent Michael Hanley, who had been appointed during Gov. Sean Parnell's tenure.[1] Johnson resigned on June 30, 2022.[2]
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.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Alaska Dispatch News, Tegan Hanlon, "Copper River superintendent chosen as Alaska’s next education commissioner," accessed July 30, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska’s education commissioner is resigning, effective June 30," June 9, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, "Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson," accessed July 30, 2016
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Alaska Commissioner of Education 2016-2022 |
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