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Richard Michael Corcoran (born March 16, 1965) is an American politician who was speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. A Republican, Corcoran represented the 37th district, which includes central Pasco County, from 2012 to 2018, and previously represented
Jan 31, 2023 · Richard Corcoran is a former Florida House speaker and Education Commissioner who supports DeSantis' policies on school choice, COVID and critical race theory. He was appointed as interim president of New College of Florida, a state liberal arts college that DeSantis wants to transform.
Oct 4, 2023 · The former state House speaker and education commissioner was chosen by the board of trustees over two other finalists. He will need approval from the state university system's Board of Governors and has a salary range of $487,000 to $868,000.
Mar 10, 2022 · Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced he will step down from his position at the end of April 2022. He served as a leader of historic education reforms in Florida, such as expanding school choice, eliminating common core, and increasing teacher pay.
Aug 2, 2023 · The former House speaker and education commissioner is one of three candidates selected by a search committee for the liberal arts college in Sarasota. He has been the interim president since February, when Patricia Okker was fired.
Jan 31, 2023 · Richard Corcoran, the fiery former House speaker who led the state Education Department as it banned “critical race theory” from schools, was selected Tuesday to lead Gov. Ron DeSantis’ overhaul...
Richard Corcoran is the president of New College of Florida since May 2022. He is a former attorney, speaker of the Florida House, and commissioner of education.
