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Dr. Kimberly Young Wilkins brings extensive experience in education to theÌýDeputy Commissioner position for the Office of P-12 Instructional Support.ÌýMost recently, Dr. Wilkins served as Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and School Reform where she oversaw the Department’s efforts to implement µç³µÎÞÂë’s School Receivership program in schools identified as Struggling and Persistently Struggling, as well as selected grant programs intended to increase student results in low-performing schools. Prior to joining the Department in 2017, Dr. Wilkins served the Albany community throughout her career in education, starting as a teacher in alternative programs in 1989 and acting as the interim superintendent of schools in the Albany City School District. Dr. Wilkins holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Sage Graduate School, a master’s degree in social studies education from the University at Albany and a bachelor’s degree in American history from Regents College. Dr. Wilkins’ vast experience as a leader in the education field will be an asset as she serves in this role.