Northwest Florida's primary and secondary schools demonstrate a strong commitment to the education of all students. The dedication of students, teachers, and parents continue to make area schools, universities and community colleges models of excellence.
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Dr. Alexis Tibbetts – Superintendent
120 Lowery Place, SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-5595
850.833.3100 | Fax 850.833.3436
TibbettsA@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.usWe reach; we strive; we go beyond what’s expected. We raise the bar again and again. Our first commitment is to our students – pushing hard to give them the best quality education in the State of Florida and beyond. It takes a total team effort… and we are making it happen.
CHOICE Institutes - Okaloosa County Schools
CHOICE is a unique program for high school students. It lets students earn high school credit, college credit and nationally-recognized industry certification – all at the same time.
The institutes provide the opportunity to learn real skills that lead to higher-paying jobs – now, or after college.
Carlene Anderson – Superintendent
145 Park Street, Suite 2
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
850.892.1100 | Fax 850.892.1191
AndersoC@walton.k12.fl.usWalton County School District is located in the heart of the Florida Panhandle. The terrain varies from rich farmland in the north to the most beautiful beaches along the south.
Tim Wyrosdick – Superintendent
5086 Canal Street
Milton, FL 32570
850.983.5000
www.santarosa.k12.fl.us
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Northwest Florida State College
Pensacola Junior College
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Troy University
University of Florida
University of West Florida
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