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It is important to know the various leaders – especially those that can impact education policy – in the state of Arizona.
Arizona State Elected Officials
Jan Brewer, Governor
Governor’s Staff (appointed by Governor):
- Scott Smith, Chief of Staff
- Rebecca Gau, Director, Education Innovation
- Dale Frost, Education Policy Advisor
Arizona 51st Legislature
Republican Leaders
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Education - House of Representatives Standing Committee
- Doris Goodale, Chairman
- Doug Coleman, Vice-Chairman
- John Allen, Member
- Paul Boyer, Member
- Heather Carter, Member
- Justin Pierce, Member
- Eric Meyer, Member
- Catherine Miranda, Member
- Lisa Otondo, Member
Education - Senate Standing Committee
- Kimberly Yee, Chairman
- Chester Crandell, Vice-Chair
- Rich Crandall, Member
- Al Melvin, Member
- Rick Murphy, Member
- Kelli Ward, Member
- David Bradley, Member
- Jack C. Jackson, Jr., Member
- Leah Landrum Taylor, Member
State Board of Education (appointed by Governor)
- Jamie Molera, President
- Thomas Tyree, Vice president
[CLICK HERE, for a complete list of Board members]
Arizona State Department of Education (elected)
- John Huppenthal, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arizona Board of Regents (appointed by Governor)
- Rick Myers, Chair
- LuAnn Leonard, Vice chair
First Things First (appointed by Governor)
- Rhian Evans-Alvin, executive director
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (appointed by Governor)
- April Osborn, executive director
Arizona Ready Education Council (appointed by Governor)
- Craig Barrett, chair [for the full council roster, click here]
