Board Members

The School Board is made up of a five-member board representing five districts in Highlands County. Each board member serves a four-year term representing their districts.  The board is responsible for setting policy and meeting requirements set by the Florida Legislature and State Board of Education Rules. 

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Dr. Isaac Durrance

District One - Term Expires: 2026 

426 School St.
Sebring, FL 33870

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Schools in District One:

  • Avon Elementary 

  • Avon Park High School 

  • Avon Park Middle 

  • Park Elementary (Also in District Two)

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Mrs. Donna Howerton

District Two - Term Expires: 2028

426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870

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Schools in District Two:

  • Fred Wild Elementary (Also in District Three) 

  • Highlands Career Institute 

  • Memorial Elementary School 

  • Park Elementary (Also in District One) 

  • Sebring High School (Also in District Three) 

Mason Whidden

Mr. Mason Whidden

District Three - Term Expires: 2028

426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870

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Schools in District Three:

  • Fred Wild Elementary (Also in District Two) 

  • Hill Gustat Middle School (Also in District Five) 

  • Sebring Pre-K Center 

  • Sebring High School (Also in District Two) 

  • Sebring Middle School 

  • Sun 'N Lake Elementary 

  • Woodlawn Elementary

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Mr. Reese Martin, Vice Chair

District Four - Term Expires: 2026

426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870

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Schools in District Four:

  • Lake Country Elementary 

  • Lake Placid Elementary 

  • Lake Placid High School 

  • Lake Placid Middle School

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Mrs. Nicole Radonski, Chair

District Five - Term Expires: 2026

426 School St
Sebring, FL  33870

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Schools in District Five:

  • Cracker Trail Elementary 

  • Hill Gustat Middle School (Also in District Three)

School Board Staff

School Board Attorney
Shannon Nash
425 S Commerce Avenue 
Sebring, FL 33870 

SBHC Executive Secretary 
Mrs. Marlene Welborn
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870 
863-471-5565
Email Marlene Welborn