Governor Bob Wise

Bob Wise is president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, a national policy and advocacy organization that works to promote high school transformation to make it possible for every child to graduate prepared for postsecondary learning and success in life. Wise has become one of the nation's strongest leaders in promoting the effective use of technology, college- and career-ready standards, and high expectations for high school graduation rates. He is former governor of West Virginia and chairs the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.