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Meet Polk County School District’s new superintendent

By Rilee Delgado
, April 27, 2021
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Graphic via Polk County Public Schools

After a busy week of public appearances + virtual Q+A sessions, Frederick R. Heid has been appointed as Polk County Public Schools’ Superintendent .

Frederick R. Heid, photo via Polk County Public Schools

Polk County’s “Super Search” was a months-long process in which candidates were selected, finalists were named, and an in-depth search was conducted in an effort to fill the spot’s vacancy.

Frederick previously served Algonquin County in his role of superintendent for the Community Unit School District. Currently, Frederick is earning his Doctoral degree in Education from Aurora University .

You can read about Frederick’s philosophy on education, as well as answers to other questions, here .

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Rilee Delgado
Rilee moved to Lakeland, Florida from her hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 2016. In 2021, she joined 6AM City as a City Editor for LALtoday. Now, she supports 6AM’s growing markets as a Managing Editor. Rilee’s interests include reading, teaching yoga + pilates, and taking her dog for walks around Lake Hollingsworth.