Oklahoma Education Secretary Ryan Walters put his name up for consideration to be the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters made the announcement on Monday.
“I am thrilled to announce my campaign for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction. Oklahoma is the best place to live, work, and raise a family in the nation but Oklahoma will only continue to thrive if we have an educated workforce to support our growing economy,” said Walters, who joined Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent April Grace and Peggs Public Schools Superintendent John Cox in the race.
Governor Stitt appointed Walters as Education Secretary in September 2020. He’s also the executive director of Every Kid Counts Oklahoma. He formally taught history at McAlester High School. He currently teaches AP U.S. History at Millwood High School and McAlester H.S.
“As an educator myself, I have enjoyed following my students and seeing how their education in my classroom and countless others directly contributed to their personal success. I will not stop until every Oklahoma student is given the educational opportunities to succeed to their highest potential. That is what is driving my run for state Superintendent,” Walters said.
State Superintendent is an open seat in the 2022 election cycle because current office holder Joy Hofmeister is term limited.
Secretary Walters is a fine man, with a deep understanding of education and a reformer’s heart. Ms. Grace is capable, but I fear she would simply be an improved version of the current superintendent. Mr. Cox . . . well, he recently changed parties so he could run as a Republican.
Well, considering the lawsuits and his recent dismissal, it appears your comment did not age well castor.