New Mexico’s Public Education Department shared that Secretary Ryan Stewart visited our schools in Artesia and Carlsbad to meet with educators and students who were enjoying their first week back to in person learning. Dr. Ryan Stewart was appointed Secretary of Education for the State of New Mexico by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. He is the first African American to serve as the state’s Chief State School Officer.  As Secretary, Dr. Stewart leads the state’s Public Education Department where he oversees the state’s education policy and program development, funding distribution, and operational management.