Denise Carlin

Superintendent

The School District of Lee County

Company

The School District of Lee County

Education

Home Region

Southwest

Class

Education Class 10

Special Designation

Lifetime Member

Areas of Expertise

Education

Elected Official - Role

Superintendent

Elected Official - Location

Lee County

Biography

Dr. Carlin is a lifelong educator, having served the School District of Lee County for 32 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district leader. Dr. Carlin was elected on November 5, 2024, as Superintendent of Schools, for a four-year term. She is proud to serve as the fi rst elected Superintendent in Lee County in over fi fty years. Dr. Carlin is honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, families, and team members who make Lee County so exceptional. Dr. Carlin believes in public education and knows that the children of Lee County are our future. She recognizes that, while the School District of Lee County has made some strides, there is so much more that can be done to provide a high-quality education for every student. As such, our school district will ensure safe and secure schools, increase student achievement, expand technical education opportunities, increase teacher retention and recruitment, ensure fi scal responsibility, and empower parents as our partners in education. Dr. Carlin was raised in Cape Coral and has lived in Lee County for 55 years. She has been married to her husband for 34 years and they have two sons.