Glen W. Thomas will step down from his position as the governor's chief education advisor to take care of his ailing mother, Capitol Weekly reports.
Thomas, 63, was appointed to the post Jan. 21, 2009. The date of Thomas' departure has yet to be set.
From Capitol Weekly:
In explaining his departure, Thomas said:
"My 96-year-old mother is not well. Twenty-four years ago I cared for my father and I told my mother that when the time came I would do the same for her. It's been the highest honor to serve in the administration but family is always first priority."
A native Californian, Thomas is a former classroom teacher. He has also been a local school administrator and worked at the state Department of Education in a variety of posts including executive director of the State Curriculum Commission. He also helped develop the High School Exit Exam.
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