John White (Louisiana)
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John White is the former Louisiana superintendent of education. He was appointed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 11, 2012.[1] White resigned from the position on March 11, 2020.[2]
Biography[edit]
White began his career as a high school English teacher in New Jersey. He then worked for Teach for America (TFA) as a coach and mentor, going on to become the executive director of TFA-Chicago.
White went on to serve as the chief executive officer for New York City's portfolio division. In 2006, he became the New York City deputy chancellor of talent, labor and innovation. In that role, he led negotiations for the city with the United Federation of Teachers. In May 2011, he became Superintendent of the Louisiana Recovery School District.[3]
Education[edit]
- Bachelor of Arts, English - University of Virginia
- Master of Public Administration - New York University[3]
Political career[edit]
Louisiana Superintendent of Education (2012–2020)[edit]
White first assumed the statewide post of Louisiana superintendent of education in Jan. 2011 following his appointment by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Education reform[edit]
After taking office in early 2012, White expressed excitement about Governor Bobby Jindal's (R) 2012 education reform package, stating, "I think it really does address the most immediate and necessary changes across the school system of Louisiana. When you are in the parish systems, they tend to acknowledge these are, whether you like them or not, lasting and important reforms that work, especially toward families who have been too long underserved by our system."[4]
About the office[edit]
The Louisiana Superintendent of Education is a state executive position in the Louisiana state government. The constitutionally established office is appointed by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and serves as head of the Department of Education.[5]
Appointments[edit]
2012[edit]
White was appointed as Louisiana superintendent of education by the by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 11, 2012.[1] The board voted 9-1 in favor of White, with one abstention. Lottie Beebe, the only member to vote no, stated, "Credentials and experience do matter. The governor's nominee lacks a great deal of both in my opinion."[6]
See also[edit]
- Louisiana Superintendent of Education
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Louisiana Department of Education
- Louisiana school districts
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Louisiana Department of Education, "STATE EDUCATION BOARD NAMES JOHN WHITE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION," January 11, 2012
- ↑ KATC, "Louisiana Superintendent of Education resigns," January 8, 2020"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Louisiana Department of Education, "Meet John White," accessed March 7, 2013
- ↑ News Star, "Q&A: John White discusses the future of Louisiana education," January 28, 2012
- ↑ Louisiana State Senate, "Constitution of Louisiana," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Times Picayune, "State board of education votes overwhelmingly for John White as next state superintendent," January 11, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ollie Tyler |
Louisiana Superintendent of Education 2012 – 2020 |
Succeeded by Cade Brumley |
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