F. Philip Handy

2024 | Always in Our Hearts

Recognized by the State of Florida as a “Titan of Education,” Phil Handy was a founding member of ExcelinEd’s Board of Directors and the former Chairman of the Florida State Board of Education. He leaves an extraordinary legacy of expanding educational opportunity for families, strengthening accountability and leading the charge for sound public policy in early literacy. His decades of leadership and passion for excellence in education transformed the lives of millions of students and will forever inspire us.