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FSW Student Honored at State Board of Education Meeting

Apr 16, 2018

The Commissioner of Education, Pam Stewart, recognized outstanding college students during the State Board of Education meeting at LaBelle High School on March 27. One of those students is Fleener Cophy, a freshman at Florida SouthWestern State College.

“It was an honor to recognize Fleener Cophy with the Commissioner's Leadership Award at the March State Board of Education meeting," said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. "The struggles that she has faced would be enough for some to give up, but Fleener has pursued her dreams relentlessly. I commend her for her hard work, and I am grateful for the high school teacher who ignite d her passion for education and public service. I hope that her story motivates others to be a positive force in the life of a Florida student."

Fleener struggled academically in high school until a history teacher inspired her. After starting at FSW last fall, she worked hard and now has a 4.0 GPA while being very involved on FSW’s Collier Campus in Naples. She is a student assistant for the college’s adjunct faculty, senator for Student Government Association (SGA), and chairs the judiciary committee. She has been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. After she earns her associate in arts degree at FSW, her plans are to transfer to a university to major in political science and minor in political philosophy. Ultimately, she wants to attend law school.

Last Updated: April 16, 2018