Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Dr. Betty A. Rosa is the Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York (USNY). In this role, she oversees the work of more than 700 school districts with 3.2 million students; 7,000 libraries; 900 museums; and more than 50 professions encompassing nearly 900,000 licensees.
Dr. Rosa was appointed as permanent Commissioner on February 8, 2021, by the Board of Regents. She is the first Latina woman to serve in the position.
FEATURED VIDEOS
Commissioner Rosa and Senior Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Matteson explain how New York is moving toward a more meaningful, student-centered approach to graduation.
NY Inspires is driving change statewide, scaling what works so that all students experience rigorous, relevant, and future-focused learning.
