Photography by Dan Austin
Jacqueline Byrd, superintendent of Polk County Public Schools, is focused on making an impact on every child in the district. Her top...
“We need to be smart about what we do. I really want to spend this first year listening much more than necessarily visioning.”
Photography by Dustin Barrow
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Election seasons come and go. but some seasons bring a whirlwind of new vision and new possibilities, Opening our eyes to what should be and what could be. In l...
Make a difference for Polk County kids on August 30th
To read the opening of this Special Education feature, pick up a copy of our July 2016 issue.
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Rebecca Knowles moved to Lakeland when she was two and is a graduate of Lakeland High School. After earning a BA in psychology from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, she returned to Lakeland, where she enjoys being involved in the Citrus Center Kiwanis Club and other civic and community organizations. Rebecca is the director of the Center for Learning and Community Engagement at All Saints Academy, where she is responsible for developing partnerships within the community, and innovative learning opportunities for students. She is also a partner in Baum and Knowles College Advising, which specializes in personalized college advising services for students and families. Rebecca previously taught English at Lakeland High School and was an academic advisor with the Educational Talent Search program at Polk State College. She enjoys travel, sushi, and spending time with her family and friends.
