Paul Van Mitchell

Background

Mitchell, Paul Van was born on August 20, 1952 in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Son of Paul V. and Shirley Mitchell.

Education

Bachelor in Physical Education, Florida Technology U., 1974; Master of Education in Physical Education, Florida Technology U., 1976; Educational Specialist, Florida Atlantic U., 1984; Doctor of Education, U. Center Florida, 1988.

Career

Physical education teacher, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, 1974-1984; administration manager, S2 Yachts Inc., Fort Pierce, Florida, 1984-1986; principal Mollie Ray Elementary School, Orange County Public Schools, 1987-1990; principal Fern Creek Elementary, Orange County Public Schools, 1990-1995; principal, Meadow Woods Elementary School, Orange County, Florida, since 1995. Chairman Mercy Task Force, Orlando, 1988-1990. Principal Project Success for Youth, Orlando, 1988-1990.

Member UCF Accreditation Board, Orlando, since 1994.

Achievements

• Paul Van Mitchell has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Coach Winter Park (Florida) Little League, since 1987, Winter Park Pop WarnerFootball, since 1988. Member Center Florida Mass Transit Committee, Orlando, since 1991. Member National Association Elementary School Prins, Florida Association School Adminstrs., (littlered school house award 1994), Orange County Association Elementary School Prins.

(treasurer 1993-1995), cluster representative 1988-1994, board directors 1988-1994), Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, softball, coaching.

Connections

Married Debby Freeman, June 24, 1978. Children: Michael, Mark.

Father:

Paul V. Mitchell

Mother:

Shirley Mitchell

Spouse:

Debby Freeman

child:

Michael Mitchell

child:

Mark Mitchell