Hanna Skandera
Hanna Skandera | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Education of New Mexico | |
| In office December 22, 2010 – June 20, 2017 | |
| Governor | Susana Martinez |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University |
Hanna Skandera is a former Secretary of Education of New Mexico. She served in the position from 2010-2017.[1] She was not confirmed by the state Senate until February 16, 2015, after holding the title "secretary designate" for over four years.[2] Prior to moving to New Mexico, she served as Deputy Education Commissioner of Florida
After President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Betsy DeVos as United States Deputy Secretary of Education in November, 2016, Skandera was mentioned as a possible candidate for Under Secretary of Education.[3]
On June 8, 2017, Skandera announced that she was stepping down as New Mexico Secretary of Education, effective June 20. [4][5]
References
- ^ Reichbach, Matthew (December 22, 2010). "Martinez taps former Florida official to head education department". Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Mozzone, Katherine (February 16, 2015). "Hanna Skandera confirmed as PED Secretary". Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ "Skandera possible pick for U.S. education secretary". Albuquerque Journal. December 16, 2016.
- ^ http://krqe.com/2017/06/08/education-chief-skandera-steps-down/
- ^ https://www.abqjournal.com/1014652/education-chief-to-step-down.html