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Missouri names new interim education commissioner as search for permanent leader continues
Headline from KBSI Cape Girardeau
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — Lisa Sireno has been appointed Missouri’s interim commissioner of education following the unexpected resignation of Dr. Stacey Preis. Preis resigned during the Missouri State Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, with her resignation taking effect immediately.
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Stacey Preis announced her resignation as interim education commissioner in an email to media following a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. She didn't give a reason.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Interim Commissioner of Education Stacey Preis resigned effective immediately on Tuesday afternoon, hours after the State Board of Education selected a firm to assist with its search for a permanent commissioner.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — Lisa Sireno has been appointed Missouri’s interim commissioner of education following the unexpected resignation of Dr. Stacey Preis. Preis resigned during the Missouri State Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, with her resignation taking effect immediately.
Missouri interim Commissioner of Education Stacey Preis resigned Tuesday after just four months on the job amid speculation she was about to be fired. Speaking to reporters while the State Board of Education met in a closed session, Preis didn’t deny her situation but said no one had “directly” told…
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