Listen "Introducing: Swimming Upstream"
Episode Synopsis
Hi, I’m Tom Luna, I am a former school board member, and I was privileged to serve as a Senior Advisor to US Sec of Education Rod Paige. I also had the honor of serving for 8 years as Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction, during that time, I also served as the President of the Council of Chief State School Officers. One thing I have learned, in all these experiences, is that educating children is not rocket science, it’s more complicated.On my podcast, Swimming Upstream, we will visit with courageous leaders who challenge the prevailing tide and inspire all of us to swim against the current.Let’s jump in.About Our HostTom Luna was elected Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2006 and served two terms during which Idaho passed arguably the most comprehensive education reform laws in the country. While serving as State Superintendent, Tom was elected President of the Council of Chief State School Officers, an organization made up of all 50 state chiefs. In 2009 Tom was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Education to the National Assessment Governing Board.LinksConnect with Tom on LinkedInView our Full Lineup of Shows on our WebsiteVisit our YouTube ChannelProduced by Old Soul
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