Governor Rick Scott
taps Lastinger’s Don Pemberton
to Education Transition Team
Governor-elect Rick Scott has tapped University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning Director Don Pemberton for his Education Transition Team.
The team will help Scott “find innovative ways to create a new education system for a new economy,” according to a news release from the governor-elect.
“I’m honored to be a part of such a strong team,” Pemberton said. “It’s a great opportunity to draw up a blueprint for the success of our next generation. New Governor Rick Scott has been showing solid commitment to improving our state’s educational system. I’m excited to get going on this.”
The appointment has generated media coverage around the state. To read The Gainesville Sun article about it, please click here. To read The Orlando Sentinel article, please click here. To read the St. Petersburg Times article, please click here.
The 18-member transition team also includes:
- Michelle Rhee, former chancellor, Washington, DC, Schools.
- Patricia Levesque, executive director, Foundation For Florida’s Future.
- Mary Ellen Elia, superintendent, Hillsborough County Schools.
- Ed Moore, president, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida.
- J. David Armstrong Jr., president, Broward College and former chancellor of Community Colleges of Florida.
- John Kirtley, chairman, Step Up For Students.
- Liza McFadden, president, Volunteer USA Foundation.
- Frank T. Brogan, chancellor, State University System of Florida.
- Fred Lippman, chancellor, Health Professions Division, Nova Southeastern University.
- Dennis W. Bakke, president and CEO, Imagine Schools.
- Judy Genshaft, president, University of South Florida.
- Julio Fuentes, president, Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- Carlos Curbelo, Miami Dade School Board and state director for Sen. LeMieux.
- Mindy Cunningham, principal, J Strategies.
- Gary R. Chartrand, executive chairman, Acosta Sales and Marketing Company and board of directors, KIPP Schools Jacksonville.
- Mindy Lafevers-Hodge, world history instructor, Florida Virtual Schools.
- Jonathan K. Hage, president and CEO, Charter Schools USA.
