Peter B. Licata
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Peter B. Licata is an American educator and the superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, the sixth-largest school district in the United States and the second largest in the state of Florida. He became the superintendent of Broward County Public Schools on July 11, 2023.[1] [2]
Early life and education
Licata grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he attended McNab Elementary School. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Miami, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Barry University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership from Lynn University.[3]
Career
Licata spent almost three decades as a teacher, principal, and administrator in the School District of Palm Beach County.
Licata began his career in education as a teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School and Olympic Heights High School, both in Boca Raton, Florida. He was an assistant principal at Eagles' Landing Middle School, and principal at Boca Raton Middle School and Olympic Heights Community High School.[4]
He held several district leadership roles beginning in 2009, eventually becoming the Regional Superintendent of the South Region of the School District of Palm Beach County in 2019. In his role, he oversaw 60 schools, 65,000 students, and over 5,000 teachers. [3]
Licata became Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools in in 2023. Licata replaced former school superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright.
From 2010 to 2019, Licata was also an Adjunct Professor in the Principal Internship Program at Florida Atlantic University.
References
- ↑ "Peter Licata becomes Broward County Public Schools superintendent". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ↑ Tavel, Jimena (July 11, 2023). "Broward School Board approves contract for new superintendent with these 3 crucial details". The Miami Herald. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Broward County School Board Selects Dr. Peter Licata as the New BCPS Superintendent". www.browardschools.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ↑ "Who is Peter Licata? The backstory on Broward's new superintendent". WUSF Public Media. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
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