John T. Benson

For other people named John Benson, see John Benson (disambiguation).

John T. Benson
Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
In office July 7, 1993 – July 2, 2001
Governor	Tommy Thompson
Preceded by	Herbert J. Grover
Succeeded by	Elizabeth Burmaster
Personal details
Born	(1937-11-18) November 18, 1937 Mauston, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma mater	Luther College University of Minnesota
Occupation	Educator

John T. Benson (born November 18, 1937) is an American educator and former Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin (1993–2001).

Born in Mauston, Wisconsin, Benson graduated from Luther College in 1960 and received his master's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1963. Benson was director of education for Marshall Public Schools and was assistant supervisor of Public Instruction of Wisconsin.