in an effort to create a cohesive and dynamic learning environment. Offices and sub groups The Pennsylvania Department of Education operates several offices and participates in many state related agencies/Boards. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) in association with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Commonwealth Libraries State Board of Education Professional Standards and Practices Commission Office of Food and Nutrition Programs Special Education Advisory Panel State Boards of Private Schools Power Library Power Library is the online portal to Pennsylvania libraries, a service of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Pennsylvania Department of Education. Secretaries of Education Source: Khalid Mumin (Nominated January 2023) Noe Ortega (2020–present) Pedro Rivera (2015-2020) Carolyn C. Dumaresq (Confirmed August 2013) Ronald Tomalis (Confirmed April 2011) Joe Torsella (Confirmed August 2008) Gerald L. Zahorchak (Confirmed February 2006) Francis V. Barnes (Confirmed November 2004/Resigned June 2005) Vicki L. Phillips (Confirmed March 2003/Resigned April 2004) Charles B. Zogby (Confirmed June 2001/Resigned January 2003) Eugene W. Hickok (Confirmed May 1995/Resigned March 2001) Jane Carroll (acting) 1995 Donald M. Carroll Jr. 1989-1995 Carl S. (Terry) Dellmuth 1989 Thomas K. Gilhool 1987-1989 William Logan 1987 D. Kay Wright 1986-1987 Margaret A. Smith 1984-1986 Robert C. Wilburn 1983-1984 Robert G. Scanlon 1979-1983 Caryl M. Kline 1977-1979 Robert N. Hendershot 1977 John Pittenger 1972-1976 David Kurtzman 1969-1971 See also List of Pennsylvania state agencies State education agency References External links Pennsylvania Department of Education Education, Department of Department State departments of education of the United States Educational administration State agencies of Pennsylvania Government agencies established in 1837 1837 establishments in Pennsylvania