Governor Lombardo Announces Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction

CARSON CITY, NV - On March 27, 2025, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Steve Canavero as the Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Nevada Department of Education. Canavero will officially begin on April 14, 2025.

“It’s a privilege to appoint Steve Canavero as our interim Superintendent of Public Instruction. With decades of experience, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to guide our education system through this vital transition,” said Governor Joe Lombardo.

“I look forward to supporting Governor Lombardo, Nevada Department of Education, and State Board during this important time,” said Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Canavero previously served as the Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2016 to 2019 under former Governor Brian Sandoval. Prior to his appointment in 2016, Canavero served as the Deputy Superintendent for Student Achievement for two years. Additionally, Canavero served as the Founding Executive Director of the State Public School Charter Authority, where he led Nevada’s efforts to expand student access to quality charter schools.

Canavero's career in education began as a teacher and administrator, before earning a PhD in Education Leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno. Canavero earned his MEd in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada, Reno and his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.