Christine Jax

Christine Jax
Born January 2
Detroit, Michigan
Education Ph.D., MA, BA
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Hamline University
Spouse(s) Zeus Castillo
Children 3 daughters, 4 step children
Website www.christinejax.com

Christine Jax is an author, educator, and speaker. She is best known for her public service as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education from 1999-2003. Jax was named commissioner by Gov. Jesse Ventura on Jan. 15, 1999.[1] During her tenure as Minnesota's education chief,[2] student test scores improved and many education reforms were implemented, including web-based student performance reporting and alternative teacher compensation options. She is currently Dean and Chief Academic Officer for Digital Media Arts College.[3]

She has appeared as an expert commentator on CNN,[4] ABC News, and a Discovery documentary; and she was quoted in Time magazine, The Washington Post,[5] The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Education Week, and the National Journal.

Minnesota Commissioner of Education

Politics

Inspired by her service as Commissioner of Education after relocating to South Florida, Jax ran for Palm Beach school board in 2012.[7][8] Jax was endorsed by Palm Beach County Republican Party Chairman Sid Dinerstein.[9] None of the five candidates (Christine Jax, Michael Murgio, Michael Howard, Robert Bittenbinder, Lowell Levine) were able to secure the 50 percent of the vote needed to win the priamry,[10] which resulted in a runoff between Chrsitine Jax and Micahel Murgio.[11] Murgio ultimately won the runoff.[12]

Writing

Jax is a published author who has written and published two non-fiction books and a variety of mainstream articles on diverse topics, such as leadership, management, education, parenting, moral development, and religious philosophy. Some of her work can be seen at GlobalPost, Synonym, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, ModernMom, TheBump, Livestrong, and eHow. She is also published in the academic arena in such areas as education law, public policy, and teacher education.

Biography

Jax grew-up and raised a family in Minnesota. She has a Ph.D. in Education Policy and Administration, an M.A. in Public Administration, and a B.A. in Child Psychology.

Jax founded and managed a school for homeless children in Minnesota. In 1996, Jax received a Bush Foundation grant to conduct a study concerning educational policy.[13] From 1999 – 2003 she served the state of Minnesota as Commissioner of Education.[14] For the past 25 years Jax has taught and held administrative positions at various universities; including Capella University,[15] Walden University,[16] and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. In 2015 she accepted the position of Chief Academic Officer at Digital Media Arts College.[17]

Jax was honored to meet both President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush, each while in office, and to be mentioned by them in nationally-televised speeches.[18]

She currently resides in South Florida with her husband Jesus Castillo, both are active golfers, SCUBA divers, ballroom dancers, downhill skiers, world travelers, and wine aficionados. Jesus, who was born in Cuba, goes by "Zeus" and is a decorated Miami-Dade paramedic and firefighter. They have seven children and four grandchildren.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning commissioner to address First Friday Club - Newsroom". 31 January 2000.
  2. ↑ "Department of Children, Families & Learning".
  3. ↑ webneeds.net. "Dr. Christine Jax Appointment at Digital Media Arts College - PR on datsyn - data syndication platform".
  4. ↑ "CNN.com - Transcripts".
  5. ↑ Russakoff, Dale (10 February 2001). "A Tough Question for the Testers" – via washingtonpost.com.
  6. ↑ "Capitol Recap - Education Week". 2 October 2002 – via Education Week.
  7. ↑ "» Former state ed commissioner Christine Jax running for Palm Beach school board".
  8. ↑ Palmbeach CTA (21 August 2012). "Christine Jax, candidate for Palm Beach County School Board, District 1" – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ "GOP chair goes with Jax for School Board". 27 September 2012.
  10. ↑ "Murgio, Jax headed for fall runoff in Palm Beach County School...".
  11. ↑ "Only one seat on Palm Beach County School Board contested".
  12. ↑ "Palm Beach County, FL Supervisor of Elections".
  13. ↑ "Site Search".
  14. ↑ https://www.smumn.edu/Resources/pdf/17409.pdf
  15. ↑ "Capella University".
  16. ↑ "Archived Webinars from Past Years - Education Week".
  17. ↑ "FEBRUARY 2016 - Boca Magazine".
  18. ↑ "CNN.com - Transcripts".
  19. ↑ "christinejax.com".
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