State schools Supt.-elect Sherri Ybarra has announced another of the key staffers she’ll bring on when she takes office in January, Idaho Education News reports: Charlotte Silva, whose 30-year career in education most recently includes serving as the Boise school district’s special education supervisor, will be Ybarra’s special education director. Clark Corbin of Idaho Education News reports that Ybarra said in a statement, “The hiring of Dr. Silva demonstrates the commitment this administration and I will make to all of Idaho students. Students who enter Idaho’s education system with special needs face unique and difficult challenges every day. I believe Dr. Silva is an education professional whose experience will make a considerable contribution for all our special needs students. We are excited to have her join the administration.” Corbin’s full report is online here.