Jeff Holness

Board Member, District 5

A long-time community leader and educator who has worked diligently throughout his life to serve others and his community.

Dr. Jeff Holness came to the United States as a child over 30 years ago and grew up in Fort Lauderdale where he graduated from Dillard High School. Dr. Holness earned a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Education at Nova Southeastern University. In addition, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Florida Atlantic University. He is the proud father of two wonderful sons, Jordan (16) and Matthew (12). Both of his sons attend public schools in Broward County.

Dr. Holness has dedicated his scholastic talents in the betterment of the students in Broward County with the continual success for all children in mind. As an active educator in Broward County, he has worked for over 15 years as a teacher in Broward County Schools; teaching at Walter C. Young Middle School, Apollo Middle School, Lyons Creek Middle School, Dillard Community School, and Parkway Community School. He also has experience in Higher Education settings as a former Florida Atlantic University’s clinical intern educator.

A full bio can be read here.

This board member’s biography was taken from the Broward County Public Schools website.