MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Manatee County School Board has selected the district’s next superintendent.

Dr. Laurie Breslin, a former teacher, executive, and graduate of the district, is expected to step into the role in early September, pending approval of her contract.

“Dr. Breslin represents the absolute best of Manatee County. She knows our schools, our families, and our community because she (has) lived it— as a student, teacher, parent, and leader. We are confident she will guide us with integrity and continue our tradition of excellence,” said School Board Chair Chad Choate III.

According to the school district, Breslin began teaching at Southeast High and Manatee High schools. She later served as an assistant principal at Manatee High and Palmetto High.

Breslin continued her career in Sarasota, becoming principal of Sarasota Middle School. The school ranked in the top 10% of state assessments during that time.

She eventually returned to Manatee County, where she rose to leadership positions, including director of secondary curriculum, executive director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, and most recently, executive director of student support and family engagement.

Officials said Breslin has also been active in several community programs, many of which are aimed at strengthening families and promoting resiliency and literacy among children from all backgrounds.

She previously served as vice chair of the Take Stock in Children Board of Directors and on the board of Parenting Matters.

“I am deeply honored by the trust the school board has placed in me, and I am humbled to serve the community that shaped me as both a student and an educator,” Breslin said. “I am committed to building on our strengths, listening to our families, and ensuring every child has a path to success. This is more than a professional responsibility — it is a personal calling.”

School Board Vice Chair Cindy Spray said most of the community feedback the board received was in favor of Breslin.

The fate of the district’s previous superintendent, Dr. Jason Wysong, was discussed at a May meeting. In a vote of 3 to 2, the Manatee County School Board decided to terminate his contract. The decision came less than two years after Wysong took over the job.

The board is expected to vote on Breslin’s contract on Tuesday, Sept. 9.