The Commissioner of Education and district leaders observe a teacher reading aloud to a group of elementary students seated on the floor during a whole group reading lesson.

Florida Commissioner of Education Visits the #1 School District in Florida

Nassau County School District

August 22, 2025

The Nassau County School District—ranked the #1 school district in the state of Florida—welcomed Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas on Friday, August 22, 2025

During his visit, Commissioner Kamoutsas met with district leadership before continuing to Southside Elementary School, where he observed a reading lesson in Mrs. Abby Sala’s classroom and later joined students in an art class.

He then traveled to Fernandina Beach Middle School, where he participated in presenting the MTSS Recognized Schools Award from the Florida Department of Education to Principal Dr. Anna Crawford. While on campus, the Commissioner also visited multiple classrooms, engaging directly with teachers and students.

The Nassau County School District extends its gratitude to Commissioner Kamoutsas for his visit and for recognizing the commitment and excellence of our educators and students.

The Commissioner of Education greets two middle school students outdoors on campus, shaking hands with one student while another looks on.The Florida Commissioner of Education stands at the front of the Nassau County School District boardroom, looking at a projected slide that highlights the district’s 2024–2025 rankings, including its #1 position in Florida.The Commissioner of Education, Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns, and other district leaders stand inside an elementary classroom, smiling and engaging with staff.The Commissioner of Education and district leaders observe a teacher reading aloud to a group of elementary students seated on the floor during a whole group reading lesson.The Commissioner of Education and district staff visit an elementary art classroom, speaking with students seated at tables working on drawing activities.The Commissioner of Education stands with district leaders and Fernandina Beach Middle School Principal Dr. Anna Crawford as she receives the MTSS Recognized Schools Award.The Commissioner of Education and district officials pose for a photo with a teacher inside a middle school social studies classroom. A poster on the wall shows the branches of government.The Commissioner of Education stands with district leaders and middle school teachers inside a math classroom, in front of a bulletin board featuring the order of operations.The Commissioner of Education and district leaders pose with a teacher in a middle school band classroom, standing in front of posters and classroom procedures displayed on the wall.Group photo of the Florida Commissioner of Education standing with Nassau County School District leadership inside the district office boardroom. Two large screens behind the group display a welcome message for the Commissioner.