Background
Wise, Stephen R. was born on December 11, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, United States.
Wise, Stephen R. was born on December 11, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Florida Southern College, 1963. Master of Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 1968. Doctor of Education, University Alabama, 1970.
Educator, consultant. Vice president development Florida Community College Jacksonville Campus. Member District 14 Florida House of Representatives, Tallahassee, 1988—1993, member District 13, 1993—2001.
Member District 5 Florida State Senate, since 2003, chair education preK-12 appropriations committee, member children, families and elder affairs committee, community affairs committee, regulated industries committee, rules committee, joint legislation auditing committee.
Chairman Governor Council on Handicapped Concerns, 1984. Member Jacksonville Landmarks Commission, 1985-1987, State Job Training Coordinator Council, 1988-1995, National Council Resource Development Board, Council Advancement & Support Education Two Year College Advisory Board. Vice president Arthritis Foundation, 1987-1988, Jacksonville Community College Institute Advancement.
President Florida Council Resource Development, Opportunity Development Inc., 1986-1995. Member of Save-a-Child.
Married Kathryn Beeman. Children: Kelly Anne Legg, Tara Elizabeth Thompson.