In a statement, Susan McKenzie — Gov. Mike Dunleavy's choice for education commissioner, who currently directs the department's Division of Innovation and Education Excellence — declined the appointment for personal reasons.
. He announced Wednesday that she would not accept it., McKenzie said she will continue her work as the director of DEED’s Division of Innovation and Education Excellence.
“Due to personal reasons, I’ve made the difficult decision to decline the offer of position as Commissioner,” she said.The State Board of Education will search for a new commissioner and forward a candidate to Dunleavy for his approval. The new commissioner will replace Heidi Teshner, who has been the interim commissioner McKenzie’s decision comes as state lawmakers weigh
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