Coleman Fielder is an adjunct professor at Rollins College, where he teaches social studies and serves as a faculty coordinator for student teachers. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business and master’s degree in elementary education from Stetson University. He taught in Orange County Public Schools for 37 years, retiring from Brookshire Elementary in Winter Park.

As a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, Coleman served in Operation Desert Storm. He retired from the reserve program with 24 years of service. When he was with OCPS, he served for many years as a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. He was selected as a Teacher of the Year from his school and participated in the Local School Advisory Council. At Rollins, he is a member of the college’s Education Program Advisory Council.

Coleman is married and he and his wife have two adult children who have their own businesses. For his retirement present, his wife allowed him to purchase a 1950 Chevy, which he is currently restoring. He keeps active by training with his wife for the half-marathon to be held at Disney in January 2005.