Angela McLean

For the English biologist, see Angela McLean (biologist).
Angela McLean
31st Lieutenant Governor of Montana
Incumbent
Assumed office
February 17, 2014
Governor Steve Bullock
Preceded by John Walsh
Chairperson of the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education
In office
January 19, 2012 – February 17, 2014
Governor Brian Schweitzer
Steve Bullock
Preceded by Clayton Christian
Succeeded by Paul Tuss (Acting)
Personal details
Born August 19, 1970
Twin Bridges, Montana, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Mike McLean
Alma mater University of Montana, Western
University of Montana, Missoula

Angela McLean (born August 19, 1970)[1][2] is a Montana educator who was named to serve as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of Montana on February 10, 2014. Governor Steve Bullock, a Democrat, selected McLean to replace newly appointed U.S. Senator John Walsh after appointing Walsh to the vacancy created by Senator Max Baucus's resignation.

She was sworn in as Montana's new Lieutenant Governor by District Judge Ray Dayton on February 17, 2014.[1] She is the first teacher and the second woman to serve as the state's Lieutenant Governor.[1] Judy Martz previously served as Montana's Lt. Governor from 1997 to 2001.[1]

Career

McLean was chairwoman of the Montana Board of Regents from January 2012 to February 2014.[1][3] She has also served on the Montana Board of Public Education. She teaches American history and government at Anaconda High School. She was originally from Twin Bridges, Montana.[4] She also teaches as an adjunct professor at Montana Tech of the University of Montana.[5]

After her succession to the post of Lieutenant Governor, fellow Regent Paul Tuss was named the acting Chair.[3]

Personal life

McLean graduated from Twin Bridges High School and became the first person in her family to graduate college. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Montana Western and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction at the University of Montana. She is married to Mike McLean, an attorney. The couple have two children, Colin and Ellen.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Johnson, Charles S. (2014-02-10). "Bullock names regents chair as new lieutenant governor". Missoulian. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Anaconda teacher named Lt. Gov.". Montana Standard. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "McLean appointment leaves two vacancies on state Board of Regents". Independent Record. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Who is Angela McLean? Education policy expert, say colleagues". Independent Record. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/new-montana-lieutenant-governor-knows-education-policy-officials-say/article_ff771378-92d5-11e3-bb3e-001a4bcf887a.html
Political offices
Preceded by
John Walsh		 Lieutenant Governor of Montana
2014–present 		Incumbent