Peter B. Licata Explained

Peter B. Licata is an American educator who served as superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, the sixth-largest school district in the United States and the second largest in the state of Florida.^[1] He became the superintendent of Broward County Public Schools on July 11, 2023 and resigned in April 2024.^{[2] [3]}

Early life and education

Licata grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he attended McNab Elementary School. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Miami, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Barry University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership from Lynn University.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Career

Licata spent almost three decades as a teacher, principal, and administrator in the School District of Palm Beach County.^[7]

Licata began his career in education as a teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School and Olympic Heights High School, both in Boca Raton, Florida. He was an assistant principal at Eagles' Landing Middle School, and principal at Boca Raton Middle School and Olympic Heights Community High School.^[8]

He held several district leadership roles beginning in 2009, eventually becoming the Regional Superintendent of the South Region of the School District of Palm Beach County in 2019. In his role, he oversaw 59 schools, 65,000 students, and over 5,000 teachers.^{[4] [9]}

Licata became Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools in 2023. Licata replaced former school superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright.^[10] He resigned in April 2024 due to health concerns.

From 2010 to 2019, Licata was also an adjunct professor in the Principal Internship Program at Florida Atlantic University.

Notes and References

1. Web site: July 12, 2023 . BCPS Superintendent Peter Licata's philosophy is student-centered, teacher-supported, principal-led - CBS Miami . October 20, 2023 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
2. Web site: July 11, 2023 . Peter Licata becomes Broward County Public Schools superintendent . October 5, 2023 . WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm . en.
3. News: Tavel . Jimena . July 11, 2023 . Broward School Board approves contract for new superintendent with these 3 crucial details . The Miami Herald . October 5, 2023.
4. Web site: Broward County School Board Selects Dr. Peter Licata as the New BCPS Superintendent . October 5, 2023 . www.browardschools.com . en.
5. Web site: July 17, 2023 . New superintendent promises 'a different Broward County Public Schools' . October 20, 2023 . WLRN . en.
6. Web site: Tavel . Jimena . July 11, 2023 . Five things to know about Peter Licata, Broward's new superintendent . Miami Herald.
7. Web site: June 15, 2023 . Broward school board selects Peter Licata as new superintendent . October 20, 2023 . WLRN . en.
8. Web site: July 23, 2023 . Who is Peter Licata? The backstory on Broward's new superintendent . October 5, 2023 . WUSF Public Media . en.
9. Web site: May 22, 2023 . Dr. Peter Licata, Palm Beach County educator, semifinalist for Broward County superintendent job . October 20, 2023 . WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm . en.
10. Web site: Odzer • • . Ari . July 12, 2023 . New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata excited about future of Broward Schools . October 20, 2023 . NBC 6 South Florida . en-US.