The Guam Education Board on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting to address leadership continuity at the Guam Department of Education and unanimously appointed Judith Won Pat as acting superintendent, according to a release issued Dec. 31, 2025.
Board members deliberated on the appointment during the meeting before reaching a unanimous decision. Won Pat officially assumed the role at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31.
The emergency session was called specifically to discuss the department’s leadership transition, the release stated. No additional details regarding the board’s deliberations or the length of the acting appointment were provided.
The Guam Education Board oversees policy direction and governance for the Guam Department of Education, which is responsible for public education across the island.
Won Pat’s appointment takes effect immediately following the conclusion of the year, positioning her at the helm of the department as the new year begins.