John Temple | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 52nd district | |
Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Thad Altman (redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Texas,U.S. | May 11,1976
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Education | Southeastern University (BS) Nova Southeastern University (MS) |
John Temple (born May 11,1976) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 52nd district. He assumed office on November 8,2022.
Temple was born in Texas in 1976 and moved with his family to Florida in 1981. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in math education from Southeastern University and a Master of Science in education leadership from Nova Southeastern University. [1]
Temple began his career as a math teacher at McKeel Academy of Technology. He later became a school administrator,working as an assistant principal,principal,and director of professional learning and accountability for the Sumter District Schools. [2] Temple was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2022. [3] [4]
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