Associate Superintendent, North

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Cherise Trent
Regional Associate Superintendent, North 

Cherise Trent is a dedicated educational leader with over three decades of experience driving academic excellence and systemic improvement as a teacher and administrator. Currently serving as the North Regional Associate Superintendent, Mrs. Trent oversees the performance of 22 schools and serves on the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet, providing strategic resources and leadership to administrators across the region.

Throughout her career as a principal, she has become known for transforming schools and accelerating student achievement. Her leadership is defined by a "turnaround" mindset—taking complex, high-needs environments and building the systems, schedules, and cultures necessary for students to thrive.

Mrs. Trent is a Fort Myers native and a proud graduate of Fort Myers High School. She holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

Purpose

A Regional Superintendent acts as a bridge between the region and the school district, ensuring schools meet standards, receive support, and work together to improve student outcomes across an entire region.

  • Allen Park Elementary School
  • Edgewood Elementary School
  • Edison Park Elementary School
  • Franklin Park Elementary School
  • J. Colin English Elementary School
  • Manatee Elementary School
  • Orange River Elementary School
  • Orangewood Elementary School
  • River Hall Elementary School
  • Tice Elementary School
  • Tropic Isles Elementary School
  • Bayshore School
  • Fort Myers Middle School
  • James Stephens Community School
  • North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
  • Oak Hammock Middle School
  • The Alva School
  • Dunbar High School
  • Fort Myers High School
  • North Fort Myers High School
  • Riverdale High School