Catherine Truitt
Catherine Truitt | |
|---|---|
| 21st North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office January 2, 2021 – January 1, 2025 | |
| Governor | Roy Cooper |
| Preceded by | Mark Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Mo Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 54–55) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jeff Truitt |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) University of Washington (MEd) |
Catherine Truitt (born 1970) is an American educator and politician who served as the 21st North Carolina superintendent of public instruction from January 2, 2021 until January 1, 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Truitt previously served as senior advisor on education to North Carolina governor Pat McCrory from 2015 to 2017. She has been the chancellor of the online Western Governors University North Carolina since its establishment in 2017. Truitt ran for reelection in 2024, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Michele Morrow.