FYI Dr. Michael Wooten: Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Effective: Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Dr. Wooten is a 20-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and most recently worked as deputy chief procurement officer for the District of Columbia. His prior experience also includes serving as chairman of the board for Northern Virginia Community College as well as deputy department chair and full professor of contract management at Defense Acquisition University. He also served as an interim member of the Prince William County School Board. Dr. Wooten earned his doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania. Judy Mortrude