Dr. John Edwards is the associate superintendent of Curriculum and Student Services for Orange County Public Schools. He oversees the implementation of the district’s Comprehensive Academic Achievement Plan, which ensures a consistent curriculum from school to school. His department also researches and recommends best practices in instruction.

John led Apopka High School as principal for 11 years before coming to the district office. Prior to that, he was an assistant principal at both Winter Park and Jones high schools. He started his educational career at Edgewater High School, where he taught for 11 years.

He was active in the Apopka Rotary Club and the Apopka Chamber of Commerce for many years, and chaired the Apopka Relay for Life fund-raiser for three years.