Tony Evers

Tony Evers (born November 5, 1951) is an American educator and the present Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin since 2009.

Born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Evers received his bachelors (1974), masters (1978), and doctorate degrees (1986) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[1] Evers began his professional career as a teacher and media coordinator in the Tomah school district. In 1979 to 1980 he was principal of the Tomah elementary school, and from 1980 to 1984 he was principal at the high school. From 1984-1988 he was superintendent of the Oakfield school district, and from 1988-1992 he was superintendent of the Verona school district. From 1992 to 2001 he was administrator of Cooperative Education Service Agency in Oshkosh[2]

Evers first ran for state superintendent in 1993 when he was defeated by John Benson. In 2001 he came in third in the primary to Elizabeth Burmaster. After her election, Burmaster appointed Evers Deputy Superintendent, a position he held until Burmaster was appointed president of Nicolet College.[3] Evers then ran again in 2009, this time winning. He defeated Rose Fernandez in the general election.[4]

In April 2013, Evers defeated Don Pridemore and won reelection.[5]

Scandals

In 2009, Evers used government email accounts for fundraising purposes.[6] He and another government employee were fined $250 each for soliciting campaign donations during work hours.[7]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' Biographical Sketch of Tony Evers, pg. 6
  2. ↑ "Tony Evers". The Chippewa Herald (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin). March 30, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Tony Evers running for state superintendent". The Tomah Journal (Tomah, Wisconsin). November 20, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Derby, Samara Kalk (April 1, 2009). "A quiet race, the Evers-Fernandez face-off for Superintendent generates little interest". The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin). Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  5. ↑ Tony Evers Win State Superintendent Seat Beat Pridemore
  6. ↑ Rodriguez, Aaron. "Breaking News on Tony Evers". The Hispanic Conservative. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  7. ↑ "State Superintendent Fined for Campaign Solicitation". WTMJ 4 NBC Milwaukee. Retrieved 27 November 2012.


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