Michael Johnson to be new commissioner of education and early development

Dr Michael Johnson will be the new commissioner of education and early development. In a state release today, Governor Bill Walker said he was pleased to have Dr Johnson begin his new appointment on July 1st.

Johnson most recently served as superintendent for the Copper River School district.

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