Robert Rankin announces candidacy for Superintendent of Schools

To the residents of Gilchrist County:
I, Robert “Rob” G. Rankin would like to announce my candidacy for Superintendent of Schools. For over the past 20 years I have worked as a classroom teacher, school-based administrator, and presently as a school board member which gives me vast insight and experience into the operation, curriculum, budget, and policies of our school district.
I am a 1982 graduate of Bell High School, hold a Bachelor’s degree from University of Florida and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. I have been a state Certified School Board Member since 2008 and served as the Chairman of the Gilchrist County School Board in 2011.
I have been married to Natalie Shepherd Rankin for 26 years and we have three children: Reese, Faith and Rhett, who attend our schools in Gilchrist County.
In each position I have held in our school system, I have always and will continue to put the student’s best interest first in all decisions I make as your school superintendent. Over the next few months, I look forward to talking with you and value your input about our schools. Feel free to email me at rankinranch@juno.com, or call (352)-221-4595.
I have the qualifications necessary and the desire to be your next Superintendent and will perform the duties of this position with the highest degree of fairness and honesty you deserve. I humbly ask for your support to allow me to help lead our schools and keep them ranked one of the top in the state.
Rob Rankin