NAGBITIW na sa pwesto ang limang matataas na opisyal ng Department of Education (DepEd) kabilang sina:
- Michael T. Poa – Undersecretary and Chief of Staff
- Nolasco A. Mempin – Undersecretary for Administration
- Sunshine A. Fajarda – Assistant Secretary – Office of the Secretary
- Reynold S. Munsayac – Assistant Secretary for Procurement
- Noel T. Baluyan – Assistant Secretary for Administration
“I think it is only appropriate to give the incoming Secretary of Education, Secretary Angara, a free hand to choose the people that will form part of his team,” ayon kay Usec. Poa.