![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Arne_Duncan_official_photo.jpg/640px-Arne_Duncan_official_photo.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Arne Duncan
American educator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arne Duncan (born November 6, 1964) is an American education administrator. He was the United States Secretary of Education from 2009 through 2015. Duncan previously served as CEO of the Chicago Public Schools. He is a Democrat. He supports gay marriage.[1][2]
Quick Facts 9th United States Secretary of Education, President ...
Arne Duncan | |
---|---|
![]() | |
9th United States Secretary of Education | |
In office January 21, 2009 – December 31, 2015 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Deputy | Anthony Miller |
Preceded by | Margaret Spellings |
Succeeded by | John King, Jr. |
Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools | |
In office June 26, 2001 – January 21, 2009 | |
Appointed by | Richard Daley |
Preceded by | Paul Vallas |
Succeeded by | Ron Huberman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-11-06) November 6, 1964 (age 59) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Karen Luann Duncan (present) |
Children | Claire, Ryan |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Close
Duncan was born on November 6, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.[3] He studied at Harvard University. Duncan is married to Karen Luann. They have two children. He lived in Arlington, Virginia and in Chicago, Illinois.