It’s good to be the king, but it’s better to be the power behind the throne. Just look at how John Vellardita manipulates Nevada’s education system
Victor Joecks
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Email: vjoecks@reviewjournal.com
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Victor Joecks is a Review-Journal columnist who explores and explains policy issues three days a week in the Opinion section. Previously he served as the executive vice president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Victor is also a staff sergeant in Nevada National Guard. Originally from Washington state, Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College.
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