Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin on Monday announced his first Cabinet pick, naming Aimee Rogstad Guidera as secretary of education. The appointment continues his promised commitment to reform education, including ending mask mandates for children at schools, removing sexually explicit books from school libraries, and removing critical race theory from school curricula. Home to some of the nation’s highest-achieving schools, Virginia during last month’s gubernatorial election saw suburban voters in key districts swing towards Youngkin, a Republican running on a platform in favor of parental rights in education. Meanwhile, Youngkin’s opponent, former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe, lost his bid for a second term amid widespread criticism after saying parents shouldn’t tell schools what to teach. In a statement announcing the Cabinet secretary, Youngkin praised Guidera as a “nationally recognized leader” advocating for “innovation and choice, data-driven reform, and high standards.” “Aimee will be a critical partner in restoring expectations of excellence; …