Dr. Sydnee Dickson has been serving the children of Utah as a proud educator for the past 43 years. She joined the Utah State Office of Education in 2007 and was named as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2016. Prior to joining the Utah State Office of Education, Sydnee served in Utah public schools in roles including teaching, school counseling, school and district administration.

Superintendent Dickson began her own education in a two-room schoolhouse in rural Utah and went on to earn two master’s degrees in School Counseling and School Administration as well as a doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy at the University of Utah.

Dr. Dickson is nationally known for being student centered, data informed and success-for-all focused. Sydnee is a frequent participant on state and national committees, task forces, and boards, including currently serving on the Board of Directors for West Ed and Management Training Corporation. Her professional expertise is grounded in engaging community partners, providing educators with evidence-based professional learning, and developing student centered school leadership. Sydnee is passionate about developing personalized education ecosystems to ensure all students have opportunities to succeed.