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Diplomat Elementary principal to be honored with USF Distinguished Alumni Award
The School District of Lee County announces that Diplomat Elementary School Principal Chuck Vilardi is being honored with the 2024 University of South Florida College of Education Dean’s Lifetime Achievement Alumni Reward. The Dean’s Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award recognizes an individual who has graduated from the USF College of Education and who has demonstrated long-term contributions, achievement, and service within Education or a related profession. “I am humbled and honored by this award,” said Chuck Vilardi. “I never looked at my career as a job, but as a gift. This award inspires me to continue finding ways for every child to learn and feel proud of who they are. ...