D. Kent King

Background

King, D. Kent was born in 1943 in Preston, Missouri, United States.

Education

Bachelor, Central Missouri State University, 1964. Master of Arts, Drury College, Springfield, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Oklahoma State University, 1972.

Career

From teacher to principal Houston School District, Texas County, Missouri, 1964—1970. Superintendent Licking School District, 1971—1977, Rolla School District, 1977—1996. Director Missouri School Improvement Program, 1996—1999.

Deputy commissioner Missouri Department Education, Jefferson City, Missouri, 1999—2000, commissioner, 2000—2009.

Achievements

• D. Kent King has been listed as a noteworthy state official, school system administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Sandy King; 3 children.

Spouse:

Sandy King