Tony Wood (Arkansas)
Tony Wood is the former Arkansas Commissioner of Education, serving in the position from July 1, 2014, to July 25, 2015.[1] Wood was appointed to succeed former-Arkansas Commissioner Tom W. Kimbrell by the State Board of Education in June 2014 after being nominated for the post in May by Governor Mike Beebe.[2]
Biography
Wood started his education career as a science teacher before transitioning into a 14-year stint as principal and superintendent with Kensett School District. He later served as superintendent of Searcy Public School District for 18 years. Wood joined the Arkansas Department of Education in 2010 as a deputy commissioner.[2]
Education
- B.S., education, Harding University
- M.S., education, Harding University
- Administrator certification, University of Arkansas-Little Rock[2]
Political career
Commissioner of Education (2014-2015)
Wood took office as Arkansas Commissioner of Education on July 1, 2014. He was first recommended for the post by Gov. Beebe in May 2014, and he was approved for the appointment by the State Board of Education on June 12. As the commissioner served at the pleasure of the governor, Wood was not subject to reappointment.[2] He left office on July 25, 2015.[1]
Appointments
2014
Wood was recommended for the office of Arkansas Commissioner of Education by Governor Mike Beebe (D) in May 2014. The State Board of Education confirmed Wood for the appointment on June 12.[2]
Personal
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Wood and his wife, Ann, currently reside in Searcy.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas Commissioner of Education
- Superintendent of Schools
- Arkansas school districts
- Arkansas Department of Education
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tom W. Kimbrell |
Arkansas Commissioner of Education 2014-2015 |
Succeeded by Johnny Key |
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