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Robert Avossa
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Robert Avossa
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Dr. Robert Avossa is superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County in South Florida.He is a Broad Academy Fellow and a member of Chiefs for Change, an esteemed network of state and district education Chiefs. He serves locally on the boards for the American Heart Association, CareerSource Palm Beach County, Children’s Services Council, Criminal Justice Commission, and Education Foundation of Palm Beach County.Dr. Avossa is a University of South Florida graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exceptional Education and Behavior Disorders, as well as a Master’s Degree in Special Education. He earned his Doctorate Degree from Wingate University.
Recent posts
CARES Act and K-12 Budgets: Robert Avossa on the 2020-21 OutlookFormer superintendent Robert Avossa on CARES Act K-12 funding: what federal relief covered, where districts found savings and what 2020-21 budgets faced.
From Large District Leadership to International InfluenceDr. Robert Avossa's goal has always been to advocate and influence as many people as possible to help kids.
A Superintendent Who Isn’t Afraid to Take a StandIn this episode, Robert Avossa shares his passion for advocating for kids as the superintendent of the tenth-largest school district in the country.
A Journey from Immigrant Boy to Leader of a Large DistrictRobert Avossa came to the U.S. from Italy as a boy and went on to lead the School District of Palm Beach County, the nation's 10th largest district.

