Pedro Rivera (educator)
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Pedro Rivera is the former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, having been nominated by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and confirmed in June 2015. Previously, he served as superintendent of the School District of Lancaster. Starting October 1, 2020, he began a new role as President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.[1] A Philadelphia native, Rivera spent 13 years at the School District of Philadelphia before accepting the Lancaster position in 2008. During his tenure, Lancaster saw improved graduation rates, better reading proficiency scores and a growth in financial reserve funds. Rivera has been recognized by The Washington Post and the White House for his academic achievements.
Pedro Rivera | |
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President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | |
Assumed office October 1, 2020 | |
Preceded by | William E. Griscom |
Secretary of Education of Pennsylvania | |
In office June 3, 2015 ā October 1, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Carolyn C. Dumaresq |
Succeeded by | Noe Ortega |
Personal details | |
Residence | Pennsylvania |
Education | B.A. from Pennsylvania State University M.A. from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Educator |