the job a few weeks later, citing personal reasons. Former deputy commissioner Heidi Teshner has been acting commissioner since Johnson’s resignation over a year ago.Unlike other department heads who are chosen directly by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature, the education commissioner is chosen by the state board of education. It is then up to the governor to ratify the decision.
Jeff Turner, a spokesperson with the governor’s office, said Bishop was not available for an interview Thursday. James Fields, who chairs the state board of education, said in a written statement Thursday that the board was “excited” to bring Bishop on. “She has a strong passion and dedication to improving outcomes for all students,” he wrote in the statement.
Annie Berman is a reporter covering health care and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. She previously reported for Mission Local and KQED in San Francisco before joining ADN in 2020. Contact her at aberman@adn.com.
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