50 Most Powerful People 2026: Ones to Watch
Serita Beamon, Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools, is recognized as a powerful regional leader. She manages over 58,000 students and has maintained high academic ratings for the district despite budget and enrollment challenges.
Serita Beamon Superintendent, Seminole County Public Schools Beamon leads more than 58,000 students and approximately 6,500 employees while navigating declining enrollment, budget pressures and growing expectations for public education. Seminole County Public Schools earned another A rating in 2026—its 20th in 21 years—strengthening Beamon’s position as one of the region’s most consequential education leaders. Tiffany Homler Hawkins Chief Executive Officer,...
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