Utah state Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson announced Friday she will step down from her post in June.
Dickson, who has decades of experience as an educator, was tapped as one of the five state superintendents in 2016 after working at the state’s education office since 2007. She will end her tenure as superintendent at the end of June after just over nine years in the role.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the students, educators, and families of Utah,” she said in a statement Friday. “I am incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished together to improve educational outcomes and opportunities for all children.”
During her tenure, Dickson played a key role in creating the state’s Portrait of a Graduate program to prepare students for success later on in life. She also helped oversee the state’s expansion of full-day kindergarten, technology enhancements in schools and dual language immersion programs, according to a news release from the state Board of Education.
“Superintendent Dickson’s commitment to educational excellence has had a profound impact on our state,” said Molly Hart, board vice chairwoman. “Her leadership and vision will be deeply missed.”
The board will begin searching for Dickson’s replacement in coming months, according to a news release.