On the recordFebruary 6, 2018
In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize Dr. Barbara Jenkins. Dr. Jenkins is the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools. She is a recognized education leader, who has been dedicated to serving the needs of students for over 30 years. In January 2017, she received a presidential appointment as director of the National Board of Education Sciences. She serves on the executive board of directors of multiple councils in the central Florida area. Also in 2017, she was named the Florida Superintendent of the Year, and she was one of four finalists for the national title. The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents named her Hispanic-Serving School District Superintendent of the Year. The Florida Association for Career and Technical Education named her CTE Superintendent of the Year. Under Dr. Jenkins' leadership, the district won the prestigious 2014 Broad Prize for Urban Education, which earned a half a million dollars for student scholarships. The district also received the Governor's Sterling Award in 2014 and 2015, and the Sustained Excellence Award in 2017. Deeply engaged in the community, Dr. Jenkins serves on the board of directors of United Arts of Central Florida, Orlando Economic Partnership, Florida Hospital, Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, and the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission. For that, Dr. Barbara Jenkins, we salute you. {time} 1930 Saluting and Honoring Lawrence Epps
