John King

John King is an accomplished education leader with an extensive background in education administration and policy. Here are the key details about his professional journey:

Professional Highlights:

• Current Role: Chancellor of The State University of New York (January 2023 - Present)1
• Previous U.S. Department of Education Leadership:
  • U.S. Secretary of Education (January 2016 - January 2017)
  • Acting Secretary from January-March 2016, then confirmed in March 20161
  • Delegated Deputy Secretary of Education (January 2015 - December 2015)1

Early Career in Education:

• Middle School Principal and Founding Co-Director at Roxbury Prep Charter School (1999-2004)1
• Managing Director at Uncommon Schools (2005-2009)1
• Senior roles in New York State Education Department:
  • Senior Deputy Commissioner for P-12 Education (2009-2011)
  • Commissioner of Education & President of the University of the State of New York (2011-2014)1

Academic Background:

• Education:
  • Harvard University: Bachelor of Arts in Government
  • Teachers College of Columbia University:
    • Master of Arts in Teaching of Social Studies
    • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
  • Yale Law School: Doctor of Law (J.D.)1

Recent Positions:

• President of The Education Trust (March 2017 - January 2023)
• Visiting and Professor of the Practice at University of Maryland (2017-2023)1