Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Nate Francis – the current Principal of Brookside Middle School – has been selected as the new Executive Director of Secondary Schools. He will assume his new role effective Tuesday, July 1.
“I am honored to serve as the new Executive Director of Secondary Schools,” said Francis. “We will continue to deliver a solutions-based and purposeful approach that focuses on academic excellence and inspires collaboration among our secondary schools. I look forward to supporting our middle school and high school leadership teams as we work together to provide for the needs of our students and families.”
Dr. Nate Francis earned his Associate Degree from Hillsborough Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (K-12) from the University of South Florida, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. He has earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership as well as a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, both from Nova Southeastern University. Francis holds certifications in Education Leadership, Health (K-12), School Principal, and Physical Education (K-12).
Prior to assuming his current role as the Principal of Brookside Middle School in September 2023, Francis served as the Principal of Eisenhower Middle School (Gibsonton, FL). He has also served at Bloomingdale High School (Valrico, FL) as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum, the Assistant Principal of Administration, and the Assistant Principal, Student Affairs. Francis also served as a Physical Education Teacher and Coach at Durant High School (Plant City, FL); a Dual Enrollment/Adjunct Instructor at Hillsborough Community College (Plant City, FL); an Adjunct College Instructor at Florida Southwestern College (Punta Gorda, FL); and a Physical Education Teacher and Coach at Farnell Middle School (Tampa, FL).