Team: New England Patriots Ht/Wt: 6-3/245 Position: LB Born: 4/16/1992 Birthplace: El Cajon, CA College: Navy Draft: 5th Round 30th pick by Patriots (2015) President-elect Joe Biden announced his plans to nominate Miguel Cardona, currently the top schools official in Connecticut, to serve as the next secretary of education on Tuesday evening. Explore Joe Cardona's 2,974 photos on Flickr! A running list of Joe Biden’s cabinet announcements, including John Kerry as special climate envoy, Antony Blinken as secretary of State, Janet Yellen as … Confirmation hearings have begun for President Joe Biden’s nominees to key Cabinet positions. [22], In 2002, Cardona married Marissa Pérez, a family-school liaison and former Miss Connecticut (2001). In 2004, he completed a professional sixth year certification at UConn where he earned a Doctor of Education in 2011. In previous remarks, Cardona said student loan debt would be a “priority,” adding: “It would be an area of focus that, early on, we’d have to really make sure we’re coming up with clear support plans and strategies.” In less than two months, Cardona has made significant moves in his new position. Miguel Angel Cardona (born July 11, 1975) is an American educator serving as the 12th United States Secretary of Education under President Joe Biden since 2021. [12][13] Cardona was also an adjunct professor of education in the University of Connecticut's Department of Educational Leadership. As is the case with Jake Bailey, Joe Cardona’s job is also set in stone. Joe Cardona is an Emmy-winning filmmaker. Naval Reserve, a rank he achieved in 2019. [7][8][9] Cardona earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Central Connecticut State University in 1997. [23][24] They have two children. Joe Cardona: New England Patriots: LS 2016 6 7 182 Keenan Reynolds: Baltimore Ravens: RB 2020 7 32 246 Malcolm Perry: Miami Dolphins: RB Notable undrafted players. By seemingly choosing Cardona over these two, Biden "appears to have sidestepped any sibling rivalry between the NEA and AFT". Miguel Angel Cardona was born in July 1975 in Meridien, Connecticut. He was appointed by the state’s governor to be Commissioner of Education, the first Latino to hold that position. Get our free daily newsletter. But Joe Cardona's work outside of football is different. in education from Central Connecticut University. Mr. Cardona, 45, spent his entire life in public schools and most recently held the position of education commissioner in Connecticut. The Department of Education announced its new plan to help tackle debt for those who borrowed federal money to pay for student loans. [17], Cardona was brought to the attention of Biden by Linda Darling-Hammond, the leader of the transition's efforts, which she also did for Barack Obama in 2008. Note: No drafts held before 1936. President Joe Biden nominated Cardona to be Secretary of Education. We have retired comments and introduced Letters to the Editor. The position does not require Senate confirmation. Joe Cardona. [6], In August 2019, Governor Ned Lamont appointed Cardona as Commissioner of Education; Cardona is the first Latino to be appointed to the position. His administration just appointed Nick Simmons, last a top policy adviser to Connecticut Gov. In 2003, at the age of 27, he was named principal of Hanover School, also in Meriden, making him the youngest principal in the state. Joe Cardona Position: LS 6-3, 245lb (190cm, 111kg) Born: April 16, 1992 in El Cajon, CA. From his on-the-field work to his off-the-field duty as a fourth-grade teacher in Connecticut and. 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