Kansas Education Commissioner Announces Retirement

Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson announces retirement

Watson was appointed Education Commissioner in 2014, replacing Diane DeBacker. Watson previously served as superintendent of the McPherson school district.As commissioner, Watson pushed for Kansas students to learn workplace skills in addition to traditional academics.About a year after taking office,…

Kansas education commissioner Randy Watson announces his retirement

Randy Watson has served as Kansas's commissioner of education since 2014, and will continue in the role until a successor is found.

Kansas education commissioner to retire after 10 years overseeing state’s K-12 education policy

Kansas soon will be looking for a new state education commissioner. Randy Watson has announced that he intends retire from his role as Kansas Education Commis

Kansas education commissioner announces retirement - The Iola Register

Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson announced Wednesday he will retire once a successor is chosen by the State Board of Education. TOPEKA — Kansas education commissioner Randy Watson announced Wednesday he plans to retire from the position he has held since 2014. Watson said he will remain in the position until the Kansas State Board of Education hires a new commissioner. “For 10 years, it’s been my pleasure to serve the board,” Watson sa…

State education commissioner announces retirement

(Developing: Will be updated as warranted) Randy Watson on Wednesday announced he will be retiring as the Kansas Education Commissioner after more than a decade in the position. Watson said he will not retire immediately, electing to serve until the Kansas State Board of Education names his successor. “For ten years, it’s been my pleasure to serve the board,” Watson said in a statement. “They’ve done remarkable work and have had many accomplishm…