Superintendent of Public Instruction
Democratic Candidates' Debate: Tuesday May 16, 8:00/7:00 p.m. MT/PT
Jana Jones
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Bert Marley
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Vitals
- Born September 5th, 1952 in Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Married to Ross
- Mother of three, grandmother of one
Education
- Ed.D.(Doctorate of Education) Educational Leadership, Idaho State University, 2001
- M.Ed. in Special Education, Utah State University, 1980
- B.S. in Special Education, Utah State University, 1974
Professional Experience
- Idaho State Department of Education 1995-2000
- Chief Deputy Superintendent 2005-current
- Deputy Superintendent 2004-2005
- Regional Consultant and Chief of the Bureau of Special Education 2000-2004
- Regional Education Consultant 1995-2000
- Administrator of early childhood programs for Governor's Office for Children 1992-1994
- One of first infant/toddler early intervention specialists in Region 7 1989-1991
- Former owner and administrator of childcare center with preschool and kindergarten programs that included children with disabilities 1981-1992
- Special education teacher: Idaho Falls School District 1977-1981
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Vitals
- Born May 1st, 1948 in Provo, Utah
- Married to Michelle for 36 years
- Father of two, grandfather of three
Education
- M.Ed., Utah State University, 1996
- B.A. German, Idaho State University, 1973
Professional Experience
- State Senator for Bannock County, 2001-present
- State Representative, District 33, 1998-2001
- German, American Government and English Teacher: Marsh Valley High School in Arimo, ID, 1983-present
- Small business owner: Marley Weed and Pest Control 1979-1985
- Part-time farmer 1970-present
Associations / Community Involvement
- 'Teacher of the Year' award: Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture, 2001
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** The following information was provided to us by the candidates. Idaho Public Television has verified educational backgrounds, but cannot independently confirm other information included and is not responsible for any factual errors. **
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