Catherine was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Catherine graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Maryland and a master's in education from the University of Washington. She has three children and resides in Cary with her husband, Jeff.

Catherine worked at West Johnston High School, where she taught English to 11th and 12th grade students. She used to work at the International Center for Leadership in Education as a education consultant and turnaround coach, a 
senior education advisor at the Office of the Governor, and at the The University of North Carolina as assistant vice president for academic and university programs. 



Catherine Truitt is currently the state superintendent. She was elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term. 

As of January 31, 2024, Catherine Truitt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Helped draft a bill to remove critical-race theory from teacher training.

Supports the state’s expansion of school-choice options for allowing more parents to “make the decisions that are best for their children.”

- Helped draft a bill to remove critical-race theory from teacher training.
- Supports the state’s expansion of school-choice options for allowing more parents to “make the decisions that are best for their children.”

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WUNC, NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt on staffing shortages, teacher pay and more

Previously supported  $100 million from the legislature to ensure that all schools have a nurse in their building.

- Previously supported  $100 million from the legislature to ensure that all schools have a nurse in their building.

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Said,  "teacher pay needs to be more competitive with other professions with like education credentials."

- Said,  "teacher pay needs to be more competitive with other professions with like education credentials."

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Catherine Truitt

Catherine Truitt is a 1994 graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received her master's in education from the University of Washington in 1997. She resides in Cary with her husband, Jeff, who is an attorney and captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves, and they have three children, with one in college and two enrolled in Wake County public schools. Information about the church she attends is not provided.

Catherine Truitt has experience in education policy, having served as the senior education advisor to former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maryland and a master's in education from the University of Washington. Her professional history includes working as a teacher and coach prior to her role in the Governor's Office.

Catherine Truitt was appointed as the senior education advisor by Gov. Pat McCrory in 2015, where she coordinated policy for public education in North Carolina. She is currently running for the position of N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction for the year 2024. Specific details on the length of time she has held office, any committees she serves on, or past election runs are not provided in the information given.

- The Superintendent of Public Instruction is secretary and chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education. They oversee the public school systems of the state.
- The Superintendent of Public Instruction, along with the State Board of Education, make up the leadership of the Department of Public Instruction, which is responsible for implementing the state's public school laws for pre-K through 12th-grade public schools. 
- The Department of Public Instruction administers annual state and federal public school funds. They administer $11 billion and license about 117,000 teachers and administrators who serve public schools.
- The Superintendent makes sure local school systems run effectively. They appoint a local superintendent to serve on the State Board and advise on local issues.
- The Superintendent of Public Instruction is elected for a four-year term, with no term limits.

Administrative head of the North Carolina public education system