EDUCATION · MA · 1985-1990
Laval S. Wilson
Schools Supt · Boston · Massachusetts
On the record
First African-American Boston Schools Supt
Background
Laval S. Wilson occupied the Schools Supt · Boston of Boston office in Massachusetts for 5 years (1985–1990). Took office after Robert R. Spillane; succeeded by Lois Harrison-Jones. Note: First African-American Boston Schools Supt. Same-year political environment (1985): Governor Michael Dukakis.
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Others who held this office in Massachusetts
- Thomas W. Payzant (1995-2006)
- Lois Harrison-Jones (1991-1995)
- Robert R. Spillane (1981-1985)
- Paul R. Kennedy (1980-1982)
- Robert C. Wood (1978-1980)
- Marion J. Fahey (1975-1978)
- William J. Leary (1972-1975)
- William H. Ohrenberger (1963-1972)
- Frederick J. Gillis (1960-1963)
- Frederick J. Gillis (1953-1960)