Governor Phil Scott appointed Jill Briggs Campbell to be Vermont's Deputy Secretary of Education yesterday, a role she had previously been performing in an interim capacity. Prior to serving as interim deputy secretary, Jill served as the director of operations at the Agency of Education where she helped to lead the COVID-19 emergency response and worked across teams at the Agency to manage over $500 million in federal funds.
In an email to Agency staff, Vermont Secretary of Education, Zoie Saunders wrote, "A hallmark of Jill’s leadership style is her solution-oriented approach, combined with a collaborative mindset that brings the best ideas to the table to tackle complex challenges. Jill is resolute in her commitment to partnering with the field to support our students and educators."
Governor Scott said, "Jill’s operations experience has been valuable as we navigate transforming our education system so it works better for our kids and taxpayers. I believe she will serve the Agency, Vermonters, and educators across the state well.”
Jill's appointment accompanies two other gubernatorial appointments that were also made yesterday.
Before joining state government, Jill graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara, with a Ph.D. in the history of science and medicine. She also holds a Master’s degree in history (UC Santa Barbara), a Masters in Teaching in History (University of San Diego), a teaching credential for secondary education and a Bachelor’s degree in art history and classical civilizations (UCLA).
Congratulations, Jill!
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