Francis V. Barnes

Francis Barnes
Signature of Francis Barnes.
Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education
In office
2004–2005

Francis V. Barnes is a former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, from 2004 to 2005.

Career

He was appointed in July 2004 by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. He is the first African American to hold the position.

Barnes graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Education, and letter earned an MEd and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh. He also served on the board of trustees at the Pennsylvania State University in his capacity as Education Secretary.

Barnes resigned from his position as Education Secretary in 2005, because he claimed the commute separated him from his family.[1]

Personal life

Barnes has a wife, Patty and two children.[2]

References

  1. Sullivan, John. "Rendells education secretary resigns". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 11/4/2011. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. Sullivan, John. "Rendells education secretary resigns". news paper article. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 11/4/2011. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)


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