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Argus Foundation welcomes Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart

Meet the Minds attendees gathered at the Field Club on April 12 to hear Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart speak.


  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 2:17 p.m. April 12, 2018
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Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart was the guest speaker at the Argus Foundation’s Meet the Minds luncheon on April 12 at the Field Club.

Stewart began her career as a teacher and has worked nearly 40 years in education. In 2013, the State Board of Education appointed her as Commissioner of Education, a role in which she oversees public schools, the Florida College System and the Florida Divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services.

“Our Meet the Minds series fulfills the education part of our mission statement,” said Keith Mercier, 1st Vice President of the Argus Foundation. “The Argus Foundation and our members pride ourselves in the tradition of civility, our deep conversations about issues and our respect for each other, guests and speakers. We’ll see all of that on display today.”

Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stuart spoke to guests at the Meet the Minds luncheon.
Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stuart spoke to guests at the Meet the Minds luncheon.
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