EDUCATION · SD · 2011-2018
Melody Schopp
State Superintendent of Schools · Republican · South Dakota
Background
Melody Schopp occupied the State Superintendent of Schools office in South Dakota for 7 years (2011–2018). Took office after Tom Oster; succeeded by Ben Jones. Same-year political environment (2011): Governor Dennis Daugaard; Attorney General Marty Jackley; Secretary of State Jason Gant.
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Others who held this office in South Dakota
- Joseph Graves (2024-present)
- Tiffany Sanderson (2021-2024)
- Ben Jones (2019-2021)
- Tom Oster (2008-2010)
- Rick Melmer (2002-2007)
- Ray Christensen (1996-2002)
- John Bonaiuto (1989-1996)