Katy Anthes, who won the respect of educators, advocates and lawmakers during the past seven months as Colorado’s interim education commissioner, was appointed Wednesday to the position on a permanent basis by the State Board of Education.
Anthes, 42, was named interim commissioner in May after then-Commissioner Rich Crandall abruptly resigned after only four months on the job. Her appointment at the time was seen as a move by the state board to stabilize the state education department amid high-profile resignations and turnover.
Anthes, who previously served as the education departmentap chief of staff, has a reputation for being a consensus-builder in a field known for sharp differences on policy.
“I’m honored and humbled by the trust placed in me today, and I will aim to serve as a model for the type of leadership we need across our state and country,” she said in a statement. “I think it is critically important that we listen to each other, respect diverse perspectives and look for solutions that will work.”
Her salary as commissioner will be $255,000.
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