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The woman ousted by the controversial political maneuverings of former Gov. Eric Greitens will soon be back in her old job.
Missouri’s State Board of Education announced on Tuesday that Margie Vandeven was rehired and will re-assume her role as the state’s commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 2, 2019.
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State Board of Education announced Tuesday that Margie Vandeven has been hired to return to her role as the state’s commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. #ShowMeSuccess https://t.co/ZkDXIQzVRl pic.twitter.com/ZYrlqcmbwz
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“I am grateful to the State Board of Education for entrusting me with the responsibility of serving as Missouri’s commissioner of education,” Vandeven said. “It is an honor to return to the department, and I remain committed to doing what is best for the children of Missouri. I look forward to working with stakeholders from across our state – urban, rural and suburban. Through active collaboration among state and local leaders, educators and our families, we will – together – advance opportunities for each student.”
Dr. Roger Dorson hes been serving as the department’s interim commissioner since Dec. 1, 2017.
“Missouri’s independent State Board of Education, through their selection process, unanimously chose a new commissioner of education,” said Governor Mike Parson. “Moving forward, we will continue working with Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to focus efforts on ensuring our students have the skills to succeed and meet the demands of tomorrow’s workforce.
Vandeven is the sixth individual, and second female, to serve as Missouri’s Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education since the position began in 1947.
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