After more than five years at the helm of the Kentucky Department of Education, Commissioner Terry Holliday has announced plans to retire.
At the state Board of Education meeting in Frankfort Wednesday, board chairman Roger Marcum, read a letter from Holliday.
“I am humbled and very proud to end my 43 years in public education by serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky," Holliday wrote. "For the last six years, it has been my honor to work with an outstanding and supportive Governor, a committed State Board of Education, a high performing Department of Education staff and passionate educators across the Commonwealth. Thank you for allowing me to serve the children of this great state.”
Holliday is credited with improving Kentucky’s graduation rate and increasing the number of students who graduate high school ready for college and careers.
Dr. Holliday’s retirement is effective August 31.
