Education

Dunn in Florida Interviewing for Commissioner of Education Postion

WKMS | By Shelly Baskin

Published December 11, 2012 at 5:04 PM CST

Murray State's President, Dr. Randy Dunn

Murray State University President Dr. Randy Dunn is a half-hour into his interview to be Florida’s next Education Commissioner. Two other finalists for the position interviewed earlier today. Indiana Superintendent of Instruction Tony Bennett has been cited as a strong favorite for the job due to his support for Common Core standards. Dunn's interview is streaming online at thefloridachannel.org.

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Shelly Baskin

Shelly Baskin works in MSU's Office of Regional Outreach and is a graduate student in Occupational Safety and Health. A roustabout from Memphis, Tennessee, Shelly first found his way into WKMS through the newsroom back in 2011 through luck, charm and force of will. Though he left news for another position, he still enjoys working on independent radio projects and volunteering for the station. He’s an avid disc golfer and occasional real golfer and is terrible at both. A lover of all things musical, Shelly is always ready to hear something new and unique.

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