Alzo J. Reddick, Sr. is the director of Defense Transition Services at the University of Central Florida. In this position, he coordinates the Soldiers to Scholars program, which is designed to recruit former members of the military to address the critical teacher and nursing shortages. He graduated from Jones High School in 1956. He received his bachelor’s degree from Paul Quinn University, a Master of Education degree from Florida A&M University and a Doctorate of Education from Nova University in 1977.

After earning his bachelor’s degree, he served in the U.S. Army. When he returned home, Alzo taught at Phyllis Wheatley High School and Winter Park High. In 1971, he joined the staff of Rollins College where he served as a professor and administrator for 12 years. Prior to his position at the University of Central Florida, he worked as an administrator at Valencia Community College.

Alzo also served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1982 until 2000. He and his wife Elouise have been married since 1961 and have two daughters, a son and several grandchildren.