ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – St. Johns County Schools is holding in-person interviews on Tuesday, and the community will have the opportunity to meet them face to face.
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Scott Schneider currently serves as the Chief of Schools for Duval County Public Schools, a role he has held since 2021. Before that, he was the Region Superintendent of High and Alternative Schools and began his career in the district as a high school principal in 2011.
Schneider received support from three of the five board members during the finalist selection process, and in a video clip shared with board members, he emphasized his commitment to leadership and effective communication.
“My goal is to always grow leaders, but also to ensure every child is learning in a high-performing, well-led school,” Schneider said. “Fostering transparency, trust, and collaboration among all stakeholders is a must, and that is why we need to ensure we have an effective district-wide communication plan.”
Dr. Marianne Simon, the region superintendent for Duval County Schools, has been in her current role since 2019. She has over 26 years of experience in various positions within DCPS, including ESE reading specialist/teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She received three out of five votes from the board.
In her video interview, Simon expressed her dedication to leading with purpose and openness.
“From students and teachers to families and board members, feels connected to the work we’re doing together,” Simon said. “Because when communication is strong, trust is strong, and that’s how we move the district forward.”
Dr. Brennan Asplen is currently the Deputy Superintendent of Operations for St. Johns County Schools. He previously served as the superintendent of Sarasota County Schools from 2020 to 2023 and received four out of five votes from board members.
In his video clip, Asplen highlighted the importance of open communication.
“I welcome critical conversations, ideas, suggestions, and questions at each level mentioned,” Asplen said. “Effectively educating our students is a collaborative effort, and open communication is where it begins.”
Dr. Kyle Dresback, the only candidate to receive support from all five board members, is currently the Regional Superintendent for Secondary and Alternative Schools for St. Johns County Schools. He has spent his entire 27-year career with the district.
In his video response, Dresback discussed his vision for making the district an attractive place to work and the importance of direct engagement with schools.
“By implementing these intentional communication strategies and actively involving each stakeholder group, we will foster a transparent, collaborative, informed, and engaged community committed to achieving educational excellence in St. Johns County School District,” Dresback said.
The interviews will begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and continue until 4:30 p.m. A meet and greet will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Coast Technical College.
Following the interviews and meet and greet, the school board will select the next superintendent at a meeting on May 20 at 9 a.m.
