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About Rahim Jones

Dr. Rahim Jones has served Orange County Public Schools for over 25 years as an expert instructional leader dedicated to building positive relationships and focusing on student achievement. Currently, he serves as the Executive Leader for the School Transformation Office and the Access & Opportunity Office.

Dr. Jones’s extensive administrative career began as an assistant principal and principal for over a decade. Notably, under his direct leadership, Engelwood Elementary improved its school grade from an “F” to an “A” in two years.

Dr. Jones advanced to regional roles, including Executive Area Director and Area Superintendent. As Executive Leader for Elementary Schools, he oversaw 124 campuses where all schools earned a “C” or higher from the Florida Department of Education in 2025 and 2026.

Dr. Jones holds a B.S. from Florida Southern College in Elementary Education and earned his M.Ed. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida.