SARASOTA COUNTY, May 7, 2018 – Tomas Dinverno has been named
principal at Venice
Middle School, effective July 1, pending School Board approval. Mr.
Dinverno currently serves as principal of Tuttle Elementary
and has worked for Sarasota County Schools since 2003. The position was vacated
earlier this spring when Karin Schmidt retired from the school district.
“Tomas Dinverno is a well-seasoned principal whose track
record of working at both elementary and high schools makes him an ideal choice
for this vital role,” noted Todd Bowden, superintendent of Sarasota County
Schools. “His dedication and visible approach will enable him to work closely
with the staff at Venice Middle School to achieve even greater success for our
students.”
“As
we celebrate staff appreciation week, my thanks goes out to all the hardworking
teachers in Sarasota County, and especially to the Tuttle staff, whom I have
worked with these last four years,” said Tomas Dinverno. “I have been a part of
this amazing school district since 2003, and I am excited to continue to serve
Sarasota County students as principal at Venice Middle School. I look
forward to all the great ways to continue to support student learning as part
of the Charger team!”
“Having
experience at the elementary and high school level will help define the
learning needs in between,” commented Stephen Cantees, executive director of
Secondary Schools. “Tomas Dinverno is a tremendous asset to the school
administration team and his prior knowledge will enable him to enhance the
learning experience for the students at Venice Middle School.”
Mr.
Dinverno joined Sarasota County Schools in 2003 when he worked at North Port
High School as a Spanish teacher, data coach, department chair and
assistant principal. In 2014, Mr. Dinverno became principal of Tuttle
Elementary where he has guided effective teaching strategies that led to
student success. Throughout the school district, his experice and leadership
have promoted academic excellence among elementary, middle and high schools.
Mr. Dinverno received his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the
University of South Florida and his bachelor’s degree from the University of
Colorado. An active community member, Mr. Dinverno lives in Venice with his
wife, son and myriad of pets.
About Sarasota County Schools
Dedicated to academic
excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 53 schools, 43,000 students and
5,000 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to consistently earn
an A-grade since 2004. Learn more: SarasotaCountySchools.net.