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The Commission on Presidential Scholars is a group of eminent private citizens appointed by the President to select and honor the Presidential Scholars. Commissioners are selected from across the country, representing the fields of education, medicine, law, social services, business, and other professions. The Commissioners make the final selection of the 161 Presidential Scholars. The Scholars demonstrate exceptional accomplishments in academics, the arts, career and technical education and an outstanding commitment to public service.
The Commission on Presidential Scholars
Eileen L. Weiser
Commission Chair
Michigan
Marc Andersen
Virginia
Isaac Applbaum
California
Somers White Farkas
New York
Elizabeth Gunther
South Carolina
Tina S. Holland
Louisiana
Bradley P. Johnson
Virginia
William Henry Kirkland, III.
Georgia
Rose C. LaVerghetta
New York
George Mentz, Esq.
Colorado
Guido M. Pichini
Pennsylvania
Dean Reuter
Virginia
Janet M. Richmond, Esq.
California
Darla Romfo
North Dakota
Juliana Urtubey
2021 National Teacher of the Year
Nevada
Constantine M. Saab
Virginia
Jeanne J. Smoot
North Carolina
Joseph C. Stewart, Jr.
Missouri
Jim Zaleski
California