Gerald Zahorchak

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  9. 1 2 Murphy, Jan (December 14, 2005). "Zahorchak nears OK as education chief". The Patriot-News . p. B07.
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  12. 1 2 "Interview with Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, Secretary of Education, Pennsylvania". Best Evidence Encyclopedia. August 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
  13. Zahorchak, Gerald L. (July 16, 2008). "Schools Must Take the Lead in Improving School Leadership". Education Week . Retrieved April 25, 2010.
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Gerald Zahorchak
Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education
In office
February 7, 2006 May 7, 2010