{"id":2214,"date":"2025-02-07T10:36:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T15:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/education\/?page_id=2214"},"modified":"2025-02-11T09:59:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:59:19","slug":"dr-frank-rodriguez","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/education\/dr-frank-rodriguez\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Frank Rodriguez"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dr. Frank Rodriguez is the first Hispanic superintendent in South Carolina and has made a significant impact on Beaufort County\u2019s educational landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Frank Rodriguez has overseen major bond referendums, secured record-breaking funds for the district, and improved student outcomes, including the district&#8217;s best-ever English Language Arts scores and high graduation and College\/Career Readiness rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Frank Rodriguez dedication to community engagement is reflected in his numerous speaking engagements and recognition as a &#8220;Superintendent to Watch&#8221; by the National School Public Relations Association. 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