Critchfield First 100

Day 22: School choice rally

She’ll finish up day with two receptions and the Idaho Potato Commission’s legislative dinner.

Day 21: Education Week begins

“When you get 70% of the vote, your priorities are my priorities,” State Board of Education president Kurt Liebich said of Critchfield in Monday morning’s JFAC hearing.

Day 18: Heading home

She also met with Gov. Brad Little.

Day 17: Lunch with her husband

They recently bought a second home in Boise.

Day 16: Education committee leaders

The superintendent will continue to meet with Yamamoto and Lent every week until the end of the session, according to Critchfield’s team.

Day 15: The secretary of state

She also attended an evening reception.

Day 14: IEA lobby day

Critchfield took the opportunity to talk with teachers, parents and lawmakers.

Day 11: Preparing for her budget presentation

Critchfield will present to the House and Senate education committees Monday.

Day 10: Meeting with lawmakers

The superintendent attended a town hall meeting about school choice.

Day 9: Meetings and a retirement party

Critchfield enjoyed time with regional superintendents.