Dr. Anthes was the Commissioner of Education in Colorado from 2016- 2023, and is widely respected for her commitment to listen to diverse perspectives and develop solutions that are founded on productive middle ground. As Commissioner, Anthes worked with the Colorado State Board of Education, the Legislature and the Governor to craft and implement a vision of education for Colorado. She led the Colorado Department of Education, an $8-10 billion dollar agency, dedicated to helping districts achieve great things for students. During her time as Commissioner, she served on the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Board of Directors and the Education Commission of the States (ECS), Steering Committee.
Dr. Anthes was with CDE since 2011, serving as chief of staff, interim associate commissioner for achievement and strategy and executive director of educator effectiveness.
Anthes has worked with numerous national education organizations such as the Council for Chief State School Officers, the National Governor’s Association, The Education Commission of the States and the National Association of State Boards of Education and many more. Prior to her time at the Colorado Department of Education she worked at the Education Commission of the States focusing on school and district leader effectiveness. In 2024, she was named by District Administrator as one of the top 100 national influencers in education. She currently sits on several boards including KIPP Colorado, Metro State University, Cornerstone, Courageous Conversations and is a member of the K-12 national working group for the Bipartisan Policy Center.