Indiana's recently defeated school superintendent and a Virginia consultant, who once served in the administration of President George W. Bush, are among three finalists to lead Florida's school system.
The third of the finalists announced Tuesday is a Kentucky university president.
The State Board of Education will interview them next week in Tampa.
Tony Bennett is a Republican who lost a bid for re-election in Indiana on Nov. 6.
Charles Hokanson is a consultant in Arlington, Va., who had been a deputy assistant secretary of education in the Bush administration.
Randy Dunn is president of Murray State University. Dunn also is a former state school superintendent in Illinois.
Comments
The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by clicking on "Post" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms.