Minnesota Department of Education

Minnesota Department of Education
Agency overview
Headquarters400 NE Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2614
Websiteeducation.mn.gov/MDE/index.htm

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is a state agency of Minnesota. Its headquarters are in Minneapolis.[1]

Commissioners

Commissioners are appointed by the governor and serve at the governor's pleasure. Confirmation by the Minnesota Senate is required.[2]

  1. Howard B. Casmey (1970–1981)
  2. John J. Feda (1981–1983)
  3. Ruth Randall (1983–1989)
  4. Tom Nelson (1990–1991)
  5. Gene Mammenga (1991–1993)
  6. Linda Powell (1993–1995)
  7. Bruce H. Johnson (1995–1996)
  8. Robert J. Wedl (1996–1999)
  9. Christine Jax (1999–2003)
  10. Cheri Yecke (2003–2004)
  11. Alice Seagren (2004–2011)
  12. Brenda Cassellius (2011–2019)
  13. Mary Cathryn Ricker (2019–2021)
  14. Heather Mueller (2021–2023)
  15. Willie Jett (2023–present)

Source: Minnesota Legislative Reference Library[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "[1]."Minnesota Department of Education." Retrieved on 24 February 2023. "The Minnesota Department of Education 400 NE Stinson Boulevard, MN 55413"
  2. ^ "Education Department". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  3. ^ "Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved February 18, 2026.