Department of Education gone?

[bluebooger]

I agree that a president can't eliminate a branch of government through executive order or by declaring an emergency. However, ...

can't he just nominate a secretary of education with the understanding that that person once confirmed will start firing everyone

does the sec of ed have the authority to start firing people ?

#2, you're fired             
#3, you're promoted to #2's position          
#4, you're promoted to #3's position
and so on ...
and loop ...            
#2, you're fired ...

how many people would you have to fire to essentially get rid of the dept of ed without actually getting rid of the dept of ed