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Dr. April Fleming Named Dean of FSW School of Education

Jun 5, 2020

JUNE 5, 2020 – FORT MYERS, FLA — Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) announces Dr. April Fleming as its new dean of the School of Education.

Prior to joining FSW, Dr. Fleming was director of Education Programs at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, preK-12 public education, and educational research and policy as well as extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate level, including both associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Dr. Fleming earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry from Dillard University. She earned a master's degree in early childhood education as well as a doctorate in education with a concentration in higher education leadership and a minor in early childhood education from Nova Southeastern University.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Fleming to FSW,” said FSW Provost Dr. Eileen DeLuca. “We look forward to new initiatives and ideas she will bring to the School of Education to continue its long tradition of excellence in education both for our teacher candidates and for the students enrolled in our collegiate high schools.”

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: July 1, 2020