Tommy Bice
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Tommy Bice was the Alabama superintendent of education from November 10, 2011, to March 31, 2016.[1] Bice stepped down to pursue a career in the private sector.[2]
Biography
Bice's professional experience began teaching at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. From there, he went on to serve in a variety of roles, culminating in him serving as Alabama's deputy state superintendent of education for instructional services. His other roles included high school principal and city school superintendent.[3]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Auburn University
- Master's degree, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Ed.D., Auburn University[3]
Political career
Alabama Superintendent of Education (2011-2016)
Bice was appointed superintendent of education in November 2011 to replace Joseph B. Morton, who had served since July 13, 2004. Morton announced his retirement in June 2011.[4] Bice was serving as deputy Alabama school superintendent when he was selected by the state school board on November 10, 2011.[5]
Bice announced his retirement on March 31, 2016, in order to become the education director of the Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation, a firm based in Birmingham, Alabama.[2] The Alabama Board of Education selected Philip Cleveland as interim superintendent on April 14, 2016, to replace Bice until a permanent replacement could be selected.[6]
About the office
The Alabama Superintendent of Education is a state executive position in the Alabama government. The superintendent is the chief executive officer of the state Department of Education and exercises "general control and supervision over the public schools of the state."[7]
Appointments
2011
Bice was first appointed superintendent by the state Board of Education on November 10, 2011.[8]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Gadsden Times, "Bice new state school superintendent," November 10, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AL.com, "Alabama school Superintendent Tommy Bice retiring," accessed July 30, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Alabama Department of Education Website, "State Superindent of Education," accessed December 5, 2012
- ↑ WSFA, "State School Superintendent Morton to retire," June 9, 2011
- ↑ The Gadsden Times, "Bice new state school superintendent," November 10, 2011
- ↑ Northwest Georgian News, "Dr. Philip Cleveland named interim state superintendent of education," accessed July 30, 2016
- ↑ Code of Alabama, "Section 16-3-11," accessed May 24, 2011
- ↑ The Gadsden Times, "Bice new state school superintendent," November 10, 2011
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| Preceded by Joseph Morton |
Alabama Superintendent of Education 2011-2016 |
Succeeded by Philip Cleveland |
