Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Victor Wakefield
A Message from State Superintendent Dr. Victor Wakefield
Over the past several months, it has been a privilege to serve as Nevada’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction. During this time, I have had the opportunity to listen, learn, and connect with educators, students, families, and community partners across our state.
My career in education began in a fifth-grade classroom, where I saw firsthand both the barriers that can limit opportunity and the powerful difference that strong instruction, high expectations, and meaningful support can make for students. Those early experiences shaped my commitment to strengthening public education and have guided my work as an educator, leader, and policymaker focused on improving outcomes for students and supporting the professionals who serve them.
These first months in Nevada have reinforced the importance of that work. Across our state, I have seen the dedication of educators, the determination of students, and the commitment of communities working together to expand opportunity. Nevada has a tremendous opportunity to build on these strengths and ensure that every student graduates prepared for success, whether that path leads to higher education, the workforce, or service to their community or country.
Our vision at the Nevada Department of Education is that every day, students build knowledge of the world, engage with grade-level content and instruction, solve complex problems together, and make progress toward their post-secondary goals.
To achieve this vision, we have defined five key priorities: Strong Foundations, Empowering Pathways, Equipped Educators and Leaders, Informed and Connected Families, and Aligned Systems.
