Susana Cordova will be Colorado’s next education commissioner

Susana Cordova, the former superintendent of Denver Public Schools, will be Colorado’s next education commissioner.

The state’s Board of Education on Monday named Cordova as the sole finalist for the position. Her appointment is expected to be formalized when the board next meets June 14 and 15.

“We are excited to announce Ms. Cordova as the sole finalist for this important position,” Rebecca McClellan, chairwoman of the board, said in a written statement. “I’m confident Ms. Cordova’s extensive experience working in schools and her caring, student-focused approach to solving the issues facing our education system will lead us toward achieving even greater excellence in Colorado.”

Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is…