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SUPERINTENDENT
SAUNDERS
Building On
Our Success…
The 2018-2019 school year in Manatee County was one
of transition, challenges, and hard work at all levels of
the school district. Thanks to our talented students,
dedicated teachers, and devoted support employees, I believe
the school year added to what has now become an established
record of success.
The school year started with a change in leadership. Dr. Diana
Greene, who served as Superintendent in Manatee County for
three years, left to take the Superintendent position in Duval
County. I was truly humbled when the School Board selected
Cynthia Saunders
Manatee Schools Superintendent
me to serve as Superintendent following Dr. Greene’s departure,
and I originally took the position with the idea I would not seek
it fulltime.
Dr. Greene is a close friend and mentor. I worked in close
proximity to her for many years and I was proud to serve as
the Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services under her
leadership from 2015 to 2018.
During that time period, the Manatee District made significant
strides forward academically, financially, and in terms of
community support.