Former Mankato educator named Minnesotaâs next education commissioner
Former Mankato educator named Minnesotaâs next education commissioner By KEYC Staff | March 9, 2021 at 10:19 PM CST - Updated March 9 at 10:23 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) â Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appointed a former Mankato Area Public Schools social studies teacher as the next commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education Tuesday.
Heather Mueller has served as deputy commissioner since January 2020.
Mueller began her career in education at Mankato Area Public Schools, where she taught social studies.
During her time in Mankato, Mueller worked as a continuous improvement coach, professional development coordinator and the director of teaching and learning.
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Mary Ricker to resign as Minnesota s education commissioner
She is being replaced by deputy commissioner Heather Mueller.
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Minnesota s education commissioner Mary Ricker has announced she will resign effective April 1, with her replacement already announced by Gov. Tim Walz.
In an announcement from the governor s office, it says that Ricker resigned on Monday and that she s stepping down to spend more time in the classroom with Minnesota students. You can read her resignation letter here.
Taking her place will be deputy commissioner Heather Mueller, whose appointment was confirmed by Walz on Tuesday.
Mueller, who has a 24-year career in education that started at Mankato Area Public Schools in August 1997, spent 11 years as a classroom teacher and has held numerous positions within the Minnesota Department of Education.