The Secretary of Education is a member of the
Virginia Governor's Cabinet
The Virginia Governor's Cabinet is a body of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the government of Virginia. The Cabinet is responsible for advising the Governor of Virginia. Cabinet officers are nominated by the Governor ...
. The office is currently vacant.
List of Secretaries of Education
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Earl J. Shiflet (1972–1974)
* Vacant (1974–1976)
[From 1974 to 1976, Governor Godwin's chief of staff Carter O. Lowance served as acting Secretary.]
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Robert R. Ramsey (1976–1978)
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J. Wade Gilley (1978–1982)
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John T. Casteen III (1982–1985)
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Donald Finley (1985–1990)
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James W. Dyke Jr. (1990–1993)
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Karen J. Petersen (1993–1994)
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Beverly Sgro (1994–1998)
Notes
References
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1972 establishments in Virginia
Government agencies established in 1972
Education
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