Former Klinger Principal Nominated For PA Secretary Of Education

WARMINSTER, PA —Governor-elect Josh Shapiro has tapped a former Centennial School District principal as his nominee for Pennsylvania's next secretary of education.

Khalid Mumin —recently the superintendent of the Lower Merion School District —was chosen by Shapiro Monday.

"Dr. Khalid Mumin has served as a teacher, dean of students, principal, and school superintendent," Shapiro said in a Facebook post. "He knows what it takes to move our education system forward, and I'm confident he'll serve well as our next Secretary of Education. He's ready to work."

Mumin has worked for the Centennial School District in various capacities over the year, Centennial Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden said.

Mumin served in the school district as:

• Klinger Middle School Assistant Principal 2003-2005
• Klinger Middle School Principal 2006-2010
• Director of Secondary Education 2010-2011

"Dr. Mumin and I have known each other for several years, collaborated on various projects, and previously worked together during our tenure as superintendents in Berks County," Bedden said. "Most recently, Dr. Mumin served as one of the presenters at the national conference Centennial School District (CSD) sponsored in collaboration with Catalyst@UPenn and Nothing But Education."

Bedden said the school district congratulates Mumin on his selection.

"We look forward to supporting the Governor and Dr. Mumin in their efforts to fully fund schools, make students' mental health a priority, and ensure students receive a quality education regardless of where they live in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," Bedden said.

Mumin posted a letter on the Lower Merion School District website Monday that he had been nominated and would resign his post.

"Pending approval by our Board of School Directors, I expect to be sworn in as Acting Secretary of Education on Jan. 17," he said.