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Zoie Saunders
Zoie Saunders is the Vermont Secretary of Education. She assumed office on April 30, 2024.
Governor Phil Scott (R) appointed Saunders as interim Vermont Secretary of Education in March 2024 to replace Acting Secretary Heather Bouchey.[1] She was later appointed as permanent secretary, effective November 26, 2024.[2]
Biography
Prior to her appointment, Saunders worked as the chief strategy and innovation officer for Broward County Public Schools, Florida. She previously worked as the chief education officer for Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[3]
Education
- Bachelor's degree., Harvard University
- Master's degree, Vanderbilt University
Political career
Interim Vermont Secretary of Education (2024 - 2024 )
In March 2024, Saunders was named interim Vermont secretary of education by Governor Phil Scott (R).[4]
Vermont Secretary of Education (2024 - present)
In November 2024, Saunders appointed as permanent Vermont secretary of education.[2]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ ‘'Vermont Public, “Gov. Phil Scott's pick for new education secretary comes from Florida," March 22, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Office of Governor Phil Scott, “Governor Phil Scott Appoints Zoie Saunders and Secretary of the Agency of Education" accessed December 9, 2024
- ↑ ‘'Mountain Times, “Scott appoints Zoie Saunders as Vermont’s new secretary of education," March 27, 2024
- ↑ ‘'Mountain Times, “Scott appoints Zoie Saunders as Vermont’s new secretary of education," March 27, 2024
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| Preceded by Zoie Saunders |
Vermont Secretary of Education 2024-Present |
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| Preceded by Heather Bouchey |
Vermont Secretary of Education 2024-2024 |
Succeeded by Zoie Saunders |
