Education commissioner is sole finalist for Polk State College presidency

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Polk State College announced Wednesday morning that Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is the sole finalist to be its next president, less than a year after he began running the public school system.

Kamoutsas said he is “excited to contribute” “in a new capacity.”

“During my time as Commissioner, I have proudly touted [state colleges’] incredible outcomes as they serve more than 680,000 students across the state and provide more than 130,000 degrees and certifications …

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