Oklahoma Superintendent Of Public Instruction
The Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, sometimes called the Oklahoma State School Superintendent, is the chief executive officer for the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the President of the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for overseeing, implementing and reviewing the policies of the Oklahoma’s public school system.
The current State Superintendent of Public Instruction is Janet Barresi. Barresi is currently serving her first term in office, first elected in 2010.
Read more about Oklahoma Superintendent Of Public Instruction: Constitutional Requirements, Election, Term(s) of Office, Powers and Responsibilities, Oath of Office
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