Biography of Tony Evers

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. Tony Evers was elected to the nonpartisan office of state superintendent of public instruction in April 2009 with more than 57 percent of the popular vote.

Tony has served the students, parents, and citizens of Wisconsin for more than 34 years as an educator. Most recently, he was deputy state superintendent for Elizabeth Burmaster, serving in her administration since she took office in July 2001. From 1992 to 2000, Tony was the chief administrator of Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6, based in Oshkosh, which serves 42 school districts in east central Wisconsin. Prior to this position, Tony served as superintendent of the Verona and Oakfield school districts, and he was a high school principal, elementary school principal, teacher of gifted and talented children, and technology coordinator in Tomah.

On the national level, Tony was elected by education leaders from all 50 states to serve as president of the Deputy State Superintendent Leadership Commission, a part of the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Born and raised in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Tony graduated from Plymouth High School, and went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees and a doctorate in educational administration. Tony is married to Kathy, an educator, and they are parents of three adult children, all public school graduates, and have four grandchildren.

The focus of his administration is on working to ensure every child is a graduate prepared for the workforce and further education. This agenda includes investing in innovation that works, advancing safe and respectful schools, recruiting and retaining quality teachers and school leaders, ensuring accountability for results, and working toward a fair and sustainable funding system.

For questions about this information, contact Karen J. Nowakowski (608) 266-8687

Last updated on 7/14/2009 10:01:16 AM