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 (Paula Lovett Waller retired as the Executive Director of PAEC December 31, 2007. The PAEC Board of Directors appointed Patrick L. McDaniel as Interim Executive Director January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008.
In December 2007, Jesse Jackson accepted a job as the Superintendent of Lake Wales Charter Schools. The director position at the Florida State University Schools, Inc. is currently held by Interim Director, Bill Johnson.) |
Front Row: Superintendent Mary Sue Neves, Calhoun County Schools; Superintendent Reginald James, Gadsden County Schools; Superintendent Jo Ann Gander, Franklin County Schools; Superintendent Calvin Stevenson, Chairman of the Board, Washington County Schools; Superintendent Lou Miller, Madison County Schools; Jesse Jackson, Director, Florida State University Schools, Inc.
Back Row: Paula Lovett Waller, Executive Director, PAEC; Superintendent David Summers, Liberty County Schools; Superintendent Tim Wilder, Gulf County Schools; Superintendent David Miller, Wakulla County Schools; Superintendent Oscar Howard, Taylor County Schools; Superintendent Danny Sims, Jackson County Schools; Superintendent Steve Griffin, Holmes County Schools; Superintendent Phil Barker, Jefferson County Schools; Superintendent Carlene Anderson, Walton County Schools
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- Calhoun
Superintendent Mary Sue Neves (Photo  )
Superintendent Neves is no stranger to high quality education. Twice voted Calhoun County's Teacher of the Year, she served as a principal for 10 years and led one school to a Title I National Distinguished School honor. She also spent one grant-year as a consultant for the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium before returning to a principal's position. She holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree and an educational specialist degree from Florida State University.
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- Franklin
Superintendent Jo Ann Gander (Photo )
Superintendent Gander has led her district since 2000. Besides 20 years of K-12 teaching experience, which garnered her a Teacher of the Year award, Gander also served as an assistant administrator for the district and as an adjunct professor for Gulf Coast Community College. Her educational credentials include completing Phase I and Phase II of the Chief Executive Officer Leadership Development Program, a master's degree from Florida State University and a bachelor's degree from Cumberland College.
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- Gadsden
Superintendent Reginald James (Photo )
Superintendent James is a distinguished community servant with a diverse educational leadership background. He served as an Occupational Specialist in Gadsden County for 10 years, then district Director of Vocational Education, Adult Education and Student Services for nine years. He honed his leadership skills as an Associate Dean of General Studies at Florida A & M University and as a Program Administrator for Florida State University before assuming the Superintendent's role. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida A&M University.
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- Gulf
Superintendent Tim Wilder (Photo )
Superintendent Wilder began his education career at Port St. Joe High School in 1992. He later moved to Wakulla County where he taught for five years before being appointed assistant principal at Port St. Joe High School in Gulf County. In 2000 he was promoted to principal of Port St. Joe Elementary School where he served for 2½ years. In 2003 he was appointed as Principal of Port St. Joe High School where he served until his election in 2004. He holds a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University and a master's degree from Florida State University. He and his wife, DeAnn have two beautiful children, Kaley and Walt.
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- Holmes
Superintendent Steve Griffin (Photo )
Superintendent Griffin's career gives him a broad perspective of his district's needs. After receiving a bachelor's degree from Valdosta State College, he accepted a position in Suwannee County, where he taught for four years before returning to Holmes County to teach. In 1994, he received his master's degree from Troy State and was appointed assistant principal. He was promoted in 1999 to principal, which he held until his election. He is on the Board of Directors for the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved in the Holmes Foundation Scholarship, Inc. program. This scholarship program is tied to Take Stock in Children.
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- Jackson
Superintendent Daniel G. Sims (Photo )
Superintendent Sims was elected superintendent in 2000 based on his classroom, administrative and community leadership experience. As a teacher, an administrative assistant and principal, Sims served on boards for Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida Music Education Association, Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, Teen Court and Department of Juvenile Justice, JJOC. He holds and Ed. Specialist Degree from Florida State University,a Masters from Troy State University and undergraduate degrees from University of West Florida and Chipola Junior College. He completed the Chief Executive Officer Leadership Development Program, Phase I.
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- Jefferson
Superintendent Philip Barker (Photo )
Superintendent Barker assumed the district's top educational leadership position in 2000, bringing with him more than ten years of experience as an assistant principal and 20 years as a coach. As an active community leader, Barker received a Sportsmanship Letter of Recognition from FHSAA and Kiwanian of the Year. He founded the Jefferson County K-8 soccer program, which he continues to coordinate. He holds a master's degree from Florida State University, a bachelor's degree from Saint Leo University and completed the Chief Executive Officer Leadership Development Program, phase I. Superintendent Barker is currently serving as the FADSS Board of Director for Area II, representing 13 school districts.
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- Liberty
Superintendent David Summers (Photo )
Superintendent Summers brings almost 30 years of experience as an educator and educational leader to his position in the Liberty County school district. He began teaching there in 1977, following his graduation from FSU. In 1989, soon after he received his master's degree from Nova University, he assumed his first principal position and served at several county schools. He then accepted the challenge of lead teacher at the Bristol Youth Academy before his election as superintendent.
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- Madison
Superintendent Lou Miller (Photo )
For Superintendent Miller, education is a family affair. Her father, siblings and husband are educators. Her experience includes classroom teacher, Title I coordinator, resource teacher, assistant principal and principal. In 2001, she led the consolidation of five schools into one when Madison County Central was opened. A recipient of the University of Florida's Distinguished Educator Award and North Florida Community College's Outstanding Alumni Award, she holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and a master's degree from Nova University.
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- Taylor
Superintendent Oscar Howard (Photo )
Superintendent Howard was elected superintendent in 1996 after serving as an assistant superintendent (director of personnel and chief negotiator) for 12 years. Prior to his district leadership, Howard was a principal and a teacher. He holds a master's degree from the University of West Colorado, a bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida and an associate's degree from North Florida Junior College. He completed the Chief Executive Officer Leadership Development Program, phase I, and is active in Kiwanis, the United Way and the Masons.
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- Wakulla
Superintendent David Miller (Photo )
Superintendent Miller, a dedicated teacher, coach and principal, was appointed superintendent in 1995, after which his constituents elected to keep him on the job. He now mentors incoming superintendents and is a learning partner in the Chief Executive Officer Leadership Development Program. A past president of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Miller is chairman of the Small School District Council Consortium. He was selected Florida Superintendent of the Year for 2004. He holds a master's degree from Florida A&M University and a bachelor's degree from Florida State University.
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- Walton
Superintendent Carlene Anderson (Photo )
Superintendent Anderson's superior leadership skills were recognized before Walton County citizens elected her to the district's top education position. In 2003, the Florida Commissioner of Education presented her the Principal Achievement Award for Region 1. She began teaching in 1976 and was promoted to assistant principal in 1992. She became principal in 1998, a position she held until her election. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of West Florida, Pensacola.
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- Washington
Superintendent Calvin Stevenson (Photo )
Superintendent Stevenson spent two years as a teacher, but his leadership potential was recognized quickly. He was appointed assistant principal in 1970 and principal four years later. He spent the next 22 years in principal positions before becoming district coordinator of support services and transportation, from which he retired in 2003. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Troy State University and is president of the Washington County Fire Fighters Association. Superintendent Stevenson is currently serving as the FADSS Board of Director for Area I, representing eight school districts.
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