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Lake County's Kornegay Named Florida's 2026 Superintendent of the Year

12/13/2025

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Lake County School District Superintendent Diane Kornegay has been named Florida’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year.
She is the 39th recipient of the award and the 10th woman to receive it since the awards began in 1988.
Kornegay has led the district since 2017, making her the longest-serving appointed superintendent in Florida.
The accolade highlights her contributions to education in the state.

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Lake County School District Superintendent Diane Kornegay has been named Florida’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year.
She is the 39th recipient of the award and the 10th woman to receive it since the awards began in 1988.
Kornegay has led the district since 2017, making her the longest-serving appointed superintendent in Florida.
The accolade highlights her contributions to education in the state.