Steven R. Staples
Steven R. Staples is a former Virginia superintendent of public instruction. He was appointed on March 31, 2014, by Governor Terry McAuliffe and served until December 31, 2017.[1]
Biography
Staples has worked as a teacher, principal and district superintendent over 31 years in public education. He served as the executive director of the Virginia Association of School Superintendents from 2012 to 2014. Staples also taught education courses at the College of William & Mary from 2008 to 2012.[2]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, history and English, College of William & Mary
- Master's degree, education administration and supervision, College of William & Mary
- Ed.D., education administration and supervision, Virginia Tech
Political career
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction (2014 - Present)
Staples assumed the statewide office of Virginia superintendent of public instruction on May 1, 2014. In his capacity as superintendent, Staples was the chief education officer of the commonwealth and served as secretary of the Board of Education.[3]
About the office
The Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction is an appointed position in the Virginia state government. The superintendent is the chief education officer in the commonwealth and serves as secretary of the Board of Education.
Appointments
2014
Staples was first appointed superintendent of public instruction by Gov. Terry McAuliffe on March 31, 2014, and took office on May 1, 2014.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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- Superintendent of Schools
- Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Virginia school districts
- Virginia Department of Education
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Washington Post, "Steve Staples to become Virginia’s next superintendent of public instruction," March 31, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Education, "Steven R. Staples-Biography," accessed August 21, 2014
- ↑ Virginia Department of Education, "Press release: Governor Kaine Announces Appointment of State Superintendent of Public Instruction ~ Chief Deputy Superintendent Dr. Patricia I. Wright to succeed Dr. Billy Cannaday," July 24, 2008
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Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction 2014 - 2017 |
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