Rob Saxton is an educational administrator and the current Interim Superintendent of Greater Albany Public Schools in Albany, Oregon. He previously served from 2012 to 2015 as Oregon's first executive "Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction," the chief administrator of the Oregon Department of Education.[1]

Rob Saxton, Former Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction


Career

Early career

Tigard High School in the
Tigard-Tualatin School District

Saxton started his career in education as a teacher and football coach in Big Spring, Texas. He returned to his home state after accepting a job teaching in Albany, Oregon. Rob's first administrative position was at West Albany High. He later held school administrative posts in nearby districts of McMinnville, Oregon and Sherwood, Oregon. Following this, he was hired as Superintendent of Tigard-Tualatin School District.[2] He served as superintendent in Tigard-Tualatin for seven years.[3]

Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction

From 1872 to 2012, the Oregon Department of Education was led by an elected constitutional officer titled the Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction. However, in 2012, the Oregon legislature eliminated the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and consolidated its functions with the office of governor.[4][5] Under the new system, the Governor John Kitzhaber appointed Saxton as the first ever "Deputy Superintendent," a new position in charge of the day-to-day operation of the Oregon Department of Education.[2][6] The Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction is a professional position, as opposed to an elected position.

Saxton left the Deputy Superintendent position in 2015 to become Superintendent of Northwest Regional Education Service District.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Hammond, Betsy (April 8, 2015) "Rob Saxton explains why he decided to quit as Oregon's state schools chief" The Oregonian. Retrieved Oct 12, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Hammond, Betsy (July 13, 2012). "Tigard-Tualatin Superintendent Rob Saxton chosen to lead Oregon public schools". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ Kish, Matthew (July 12, 2012). "Kitzhaber taps Rob Saxton for top schools post". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  4. ↑ Melton, Kimberly (April 6, 2011). "Despite some concerns, Oregon Senate passes bill that makes Oregon's governor the schools superintendent". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
  5. ↑ "State Schools Superintendent to also be the Governor". 1110 KBND. June 23, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
  6. ↑ The Associated Press (July 13, 2012). "Rob Saxton appointed to key Ore. education post". KATU.com. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
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