My name is Steve Donaldson, and I am running for Superintendent of Schools in Pasco County, Florida. I am a high school teacher; 25 year U.S. Air Force Officer and former business owner.   I am a Trinity area resident and have resided in the Tampa Bay area since 1992 and Pasco County since 1999.  I hold a Bachelor’s Degree from Bellevue University in Political Science and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from St. Leo University.  I currently teach Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, coach the school’s girls’ tennis team, and sponsor the Young Democrats Club at Gulf High School in New Port Richey. I am married with three children and two grandchildren.

My campaign will require a great deal of grassroots support and our team realizes we have an uphill battle to fight.  Community outreach will be a core philosophy for my administration.   I have a realistic understanding of what students, teachers, and parents seek from our school system.   As a parent of two Pasco County High School graduates (Mitchell and Gulf High Schools), I understand that parents require and deserve sound educational decisions and want their tax dollars used in the most efficient way. Our children need a safe, positive learning environment, and our teachers must have the necessary tools to do their jobs—teach!   In order for our schools to excel and be competitive, we must attract and retain a highly qualified and motivated corps of professionals at all levels.  

Education:                            Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Bellevue University.

                                              Master of Education, Educational Leadership, St. Leo University

Military Background:         Retired at the rank of Major in October 2002.  Enlisted in 1976 and served in various stateside,
         Far East and  Middle Eastern assignments as a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer. Assignments included the 
         Strategic Air Command, Air Forces Pacific, U.S. Central, and Special Operations Command.
    

Affiliations:                          NEA, FEA, USEP, Thousand Oaks Homeowners Association, Vice President

Favorite Movies:                Saving Private Ryan, Dave, The Patriot, The Great Debaters 

Hobbies:                             Spending time with grandchildren, USF & Buccaneer football, playing golf and tennis.