McGee joins Iowa Department of Education; Plogmann named interim director of the Iowa Department of Human Rights

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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced that Danielle Plogmann, currently an executive within the Iowa Department of Human Rights, has accepted the position of interim director at the department.

Branstad’s initial nominee, Isaiah McGee, served as director during the allotted 60 days following the vote to confirm him to the position, which narrowly failed in the Iowa Senate.

Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass sought out and offered McGee the position of Education Program Consultant for Achievement Gaps and Student Equity.

“I am excited Isaiah will be joining us, because he has numerous talents and knowledge that will benefit the people of Iowa,” said Glass. “He is the exact right person for this job, as we need to continually serve the needs of all students in Iowa. Isaiah is passionate about education and will offer thoughtful solutions to the challenges we face in our educational system, and work to see those solutions through.”

Plogmann and McGee begin their respective positions today.