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Front: Superintendent Tim Wilder, Gulf County Schools; Superintendent Reginald James, Gadsden County Schools; Superintendent Carlene Anderson, Walton County Schools; Dr. Sandra M. Cook, Superintendent, Chairman of the Board, Washington County Schools; Superintendent David Miller, Wakulla County Schools; Superintendent Lou Miller, Madison County Schools
Back: Patrick McDaniel, Executive Director, PAEC; Superintendent Tommy McClellan, Calhoun County Schools; Dr. Sue Summers, Superintendent, Liberty County Schools; Superintendent Paul Dyal, Taylor County Schools; Superintendent Gary Galloway, Holmes County Schools; Superintendent Nina Marks, Franklin County Schools; Superintendent Lee Miller, Jackson County Schools
Not pictured: Dr. Lynn Wicker, Director, Florida State University Schools, Inc.; Superintendent Bill Brumfield, Jefferson County Schools
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- Calhoun
Superintendent Tommy McClellan (Photo  )
A graduate of Blountstown High School class of 1959, Mr. McClellan attended Chipola Jr. College and received a bachelor's degree from Huntingdon College in 1963 and a master’s from West Florida in 1992. He taught social studies and coached football and baseball at Blountstown High School for 2 years. He married Ruth Prough and has 3 children Todd, a chiropractor, and Rhonda and Michele, both teachers in the Calhoun County school system. He and his wife spent over 20 years in the furniture and jewelry business before he returned to the teaching profession in January 1991. He taught career education, drop out prevention, ESE, and alternative education where he taught science, English, and social studies. Mr. McClellan was director/principal of adult education for 6 years. Mr. McClellan was elected superintendent and served from 2000-04, was defeated in 2004, and re-elected in 2008. He is widowed and spends most of his social life with church, school, and family activities.
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- Florida State University Schools, Inc.
Dr. Lynn Wicker, Director (Photo )
Dr. Lynn A. Wicker was appointed Director of Florida State University Schools, Inc. in July 2008. Dr. Wicker possesses an extensive background in education, having served in the Pre-K-12 sector with nine years experience as an elementary education teacher and eleven years as a school administrator. Prior to her appointment as Director of FSUS, she served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies at Florida State University's College of Education.
Dr. Wicker's research interests include Leadership Preparation Programs and Instructional Leadership issues. She has been awarded the School Advisory Council Leadership Award, the Herman Frick Award for Outstanding Graduate Students in Educational Leadership, and Outstanding Graduate Student, University of West Florida. She is currently a member and affiliated with numerous professional organizations including the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA), American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Florida Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (FACTE), American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE), University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
Her public service includes volunteer work with United Way, Advisory Board Member Pembroke Pines Charter Schools, Legislative and Policy Committee for FACTE, and Board of Examiners for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Wicker received a doctorate in educational leadership/administration from Florida State University, her master's degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida and a bachelor's degree in education from Troy State University. She is married and has one adult son and a daughter.
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- Franklin
Superintendent Nina Marks (Photo )
Superintendent Marks began her teaching career in 1976 at Chapman Elementary, Apalachicola, Florida. She has been actively practicing her teaching profession in the Franklin County School District since that time except for a short break in 1987 to be a stay-at-home Mom. She progressed in her profession from teacher to Assistant to the Principal and then Dean of West Campus PreK -8 School in the consolidation process until her election in 2008. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Radford University and a master’s degree from Florida A&M University.
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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 bachelors and master's degrees from Florida A&M University.
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- Gulf
Superintendent Tim Wilder (Photo )
Mr. 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 Gary Galloway (Photo )
Superintendent Galloway comes from a long line of educators. His mother and father, as well as many uncles and aunts, have served in education for their entire careers. He and his wife, Sherron have continued in their footsteps, both being teachers for over 35 years. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. He graduated from Ponce de Leon High School, received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Florida State University and later a master's degree in education from Troy State University.
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- Jackson
Superintendent Lee Miller (Photo )
Lee W. Miller was elected Superintendent of Schools, Jackson County in November, 2008. A native and life-long resident of the Florida panhandle, he and his wife, Debbie, have two daughters: Lindsey and Leeanna.
After attending area public schools, Mr. Miller attended and graduated from Florida State University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Math. After graduation, he became a teacher in the area school system. He later went on to Troy State University where he earned a M.S. Degree and an Education Specialist Degree in Administration. As an administrator within the Jackson County school system, he has served as Assistant Principal, Principal, and Deputy Superintendent.
Since taking office, Superintendent Miller has enjoyed seeing the citizens of Jackson County. He has visited all the district schools and met some of the best teachers and staff in Florida. Superintendent Miller stated that our children continue to do well and will work to see that they continue to improve. He also says it is an honor and privilege to serve as the Superintendent of Jackson County Schools.
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- Jefferson
Superintendent William E. (Bill) Brumfield (Photo )
Superintendent Brumfield received his B.S. Degree in Elementary Education at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a classroom teacher for 39 years, teaching grades 1 through 12. He has been a successful coach in girl’s basketball and volleyball at Jefferson County High. Superintendent Brumfield has received many awards including Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of American 1960; Big Bend Track Coach of the Year 1986; Distinguished Educator Award University of Florida 2001; Jefferson County Teacher of the Year 2001; and STAR Teacher Leon County 2007.
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- Liberty
Dr. Sue Summers, Superintendent (Photo )
Superintendent Summers began her teaching career at Dixie County High School in 1976. She returned to Liberty County in 1978 to teach at Liberty County High School. Her experience includes classroom teacher, occupational specialist, TAP Coordinator and Director of Instruction. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, master’s degree from Nova University and a doctorate degree from Florida State University.
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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 Paul Dyal (Photo )
Paul Dyal is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Health and Physical Education, class of 1972. He received his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 1990. Paul is a 37 year veteran educator serving as a teacher, a coach, athletic director, dean of students, and a middle school principal for 14 years.
While principal of Taylor County Middle School, it was an Honor Roll School 2003-2008, as well as an “A” school in ’04 and ’07. As an administrator, Paul became a certified teacher interviewer, a certified Principal Perceiver Interview Specialist, and served on numerous school evaluations teams for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He worked with the Council for Educational Change as a mentor of their Principal Leadership Academies, as well as their Assistant Principal Forums. Paul served as an elected member of the Florida High School Athletic Association as the middle school member of the representative assembly. He received an academic leadership achievement award in 2003 from the Florida Department of Education and the Taylor County School District. He was recognized by the Panhandle Area Education Consortium as “Most Valuable Principal in 1999-2000 and 2000-2001.
Paul was elected as the Superintendent of Schools for Taylor County in November of 2008.
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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 bachelors and master's degrees from the University of West Florida, Pensacola.
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- Washington
Dr. Sandra Cook, Superintendent (Photo )
Dr. Cook graduated from Chipley High School in 1972. She furthered her education at Chipola Jr. College, the University of West Florida, Troy State University and Florida State University culminating with a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership. Dr. Cook taught at Vernon High School for 26 years teaching various classes. She is dedicated to the children of Washington County and the entire School System. She has been married for 33 years to John Cook. She is the mother of 3 stepsons, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
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