EDUCATION · SD · 1996-2002
Ray Christensen
State Superintendent of Schools · Republican · South Dakota
Background
Between 1996 and 2002, Ray Christensen held the State Superintendent of Schools seat in South Dakota, a 6-year tenure. Took office after John Bonaiuto; succeeded by Rick Melmer. Same-year political environment (1996): Governor Bill Janklow; Attorney General Mark Barnett; Secretary of State Joyce Hazeltine.
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Others who held this office in South Dakota
- Joseph Graves (2024-present)
- Tiffany Sanderson (2021-2024)
- Ben Jones (2019-2021)
- Melody Schopp (2011-2018)
- Tom Oster (2008-2010)
- Rick Melmer (2002-2007)
- John Bonaiuto (1989-1996)