LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced the new Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Victor Wakefield.
Wakefield succeeds the now Clark County Superintendent Jhone Ebert.
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“Victor is the right leader at the right time for Nevada’s public education system,” Lombardo said. “He received a unanimous recommendation from the State Board of Education—a testament to his qualifications, vision, and commitment to improving outcomes for all students. I look forward to working closely with him to build on the monumental reforms we have already made and ensure that every child in Nevada has access to a high-quality education.”
According to Lombardo’s office, Wakefield started teaching in Indiana and then recruited leaders nationwide through Teach For America, a development organization. He’s known for leading TFA’s training for 250 early-career educators in Clark County. His career at TFA spans over 16 years.
In 2015, he served on the Nevada State Board of Education for two years.
“I enthusiastically welcome Dr. Wakefield back to Nevada. His experience as a former State Board member will help promote collaborative conversations to improve outcomes for students,” said Dr. Katie Dockweiler, Nevada State Board of Education president.
“This is a generational moment for public education in Nevada with historic investments and bipartisan reforms,” Wakefield said. “I am excited to return to Nevada, build on the points of progress, and help advance Governor Lombardo’s vision that every Nevada student receives an education that unlocks opportunities, propels them into the workforce, and strengthens society.”
Wakefield is said to start his new role on Oct. 27.
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