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AUGUSTA, Maine — A former teacher and analyst for a conservative think tank is assuming the top job at the second-largest department in Maine state government.
Stephen Bowen was sworn in as Maine’s education commissioner Friday by Gov. Paul LePage. He was confirmed by the state Senate on Thursday by a vote of 25-10.
Bowen has a Master’s degree in education and taught for five years in Virginia schools.
Returning to Maine, he taught five years in the Camden-Rockport district before joining the Maine Heritage Policy Center. After November’s election, he went to work for the LePage transition team.
Bowen has said the department needs a long-term comprehensive plan.
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