Mike Park is announcing his candidacy for Superintendent of Schools for Washington County. 

Park was born at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City and raised in the Wausau community.  He graduated from Vernon High School in 1975, and worked for a brief period for the Florida Department of Transportation in Panama City before attending Chipola Junior College in Marianna.  He graduated from CJC in 1980 with an Associate in Arts Degree and completed his Bachelor of Science Degree at Florida State University in 1982.  He completed his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at the University of West Florida in 1995.  After graduating from FSU, Park began a career in education. 

Teaching Experience

• Bell High School, 1980-1981
• Vernon High School, 1982-1984
• Freeport High School, 1984-1986
• Chipley High School, 1986-2004

Administrative Experience

• Kate Smith Elementary School, 2004-2006, Assistant Principal
• Vernon High School, 2006-2007, Assistant Principal
• Roulhac Middle School, 2007-present, Principal

Mike and his wife Carol have one son Matt who is currently attending Chipola College pursuing a degree in education.  The family attends St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Chipley. 

“I am looking forward to providing the leadership to overcome the many challenges that face our school system now and in the future,“ Park said.