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Wayne Lewis (Kentucky)
Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. is the former commissioner of education in Kentucky. He was named as interim commissioner on April 17, 2018, after former Commissioner Stephen Pruitt resigned.[1] On October 3, 2018, Lewis became the permanent commissioner.[2]
Lewis resigned on December 12, 2019.[3]
Biography
At the time of his appointment, Lewis was an associate professor at the University of Kentucky. He said he would ask for leave from his university position to serve as interim commissioner. He also said he would resign from his position as a policy adviser in the education and workforce development cabinet.[1] At the time of his appointment, Lewis also served as chair of the Kentucky Charter Schools Advisory Council.[4]
Education
- Bachelor's, criminal justice, Loyola University
- Master's, urban studies and public administration, University of Akron
- Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy analysis, North Carolina State University[4]
Political career
Kentucky commissioner of education (2018-2019)
Lewis was appointed as the interim education commissioner in Kentucky on April 17, 2018.[1] On October 3, 2018, Lewis became the permanent commissioner.[2] He resigned on December 12, 2019.
About the office
The Kentucky Commissioner of Education is an appointed state executive position in the Kentucky state government.
The commissioner of education serves as chief executive of the Department of Education and is responsible for administering, structuring, and organizing the Department and its services.[5]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Courier-Journal, "Kentucky Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt resigns under pressure," April 17, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kentucky Department of Education, "Commissioner of Education," accessed January 30, 2019
- ↑ Lexington Herald Leader, "Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis resigns as new board meets for first time," December 12, 2019
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Courier-Journal, "Who is interim Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis?" April 17, 2018
- ↑ Kentucky Revised Statutes, "156.010 Commissioners authority to organize Department of Education," accessed January 18, 2021
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Kentucky Commissioner of Education 2018–2019 |
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