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Commissioner Amy Kershaw welcomes new Secretary of Education Steve Zrike
Summary
Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of the Department of Early Education and Care, introduced Secretary of Education Steve Zrike and praised his commitment to early childhood education, calling it key to closing the opportunity gap for young learners.
Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of the Department of Early Education and Care, introduced herself and welcomed Steve Zrike as the new Secretary of Education.
"Hi, I'm Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of the Department of Early Education and Care," Kershaw said, then introduced Zrike to attendees. She called him "a champion for early childhood education" and said he "strongly believes that early childhood education is a key to closing the opportunity gap for our youngest learners."
Kershaw said the department and the administration are "so excited to welcome him and get to work to bring this kind of leadership statewide." She concluded by inviting Secretary Zrike to begin work with the department: "Now, Secretary, let's get to work."
The remarks were introductory and ceremonial; no policy proposals, motions, or votes were recorded in the transcript.
