Once Again, a Ron DeSantis Ally Emerges as Lone Finalist in School Presidential Search

Polk State College recommends state education commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas as its next president

Polk State College’s Presidential Search Committee has recommended Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the finalist to become the college’s sixth president. The committee made the recommendation Tuesday after completing a national search that drew more than 100 applications from candidates across the country, according to the college. Kamoutsas, who has served as Florida’s education commissioner since July 2025, is sch…

Education Commissioner to Lead Polk State College

By The News Service of Florida Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas was named the sole finalist in Polk State College’s presidential search Wednesday. The college announced Kamoutsas will make a campus visit June 3, and the board will make a recommendation that afternoon. “Throughout the search process, he emerged as a candidate with a compelling vision for the future of Polk State College and a deep understanding of the College’s…

Education commissioner is sole finalist for Polk State College presidency

Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas, left, gives the commissioner's update during a Jan. 21, 2026, Board of Education meeting at Tallahassee State College. Chair Ryan Petty is sitting on the right. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Polk State College announced Wednesday morning that Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is the sole finalist to be its next president, less than a year after he began running the public…

Once again, a Ron DeSantis ally emerges as lone finalist in school presidential search

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas has emerged as the lone finalist to be Polk State College’s next President. It’s the latest example of a Gov. Ron DeSantis ally getting a high-profile education gig without any competition. The Winter Haven school is expected to consider hiring Kamoutsas at its June 3 meeting. “Anastasios distinguished himself as an inspiring, diligent, and highly capable leader with a clear vision for …

Florida education chief named sole finalist to lead Polk State College

Anastasios Kamoutsas is the latest Florida presidential appointee with political ties.

Florida education commissioner is sole finalist for Polk State job

Polk State College’s Presidential Search Committee named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, Florida’s commissioner of education. as the sole finalist.