Media Release | May 20, 2025
PHSC Office of Marketing and Communications
The Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) selected Eric Hall, Ed.D., to serve as PHSC’s interim president. The decision was made at a board meeting held today at the West Campus, following trustee interviews with two of the finalists from the previous presidential search conducted in 2023. Hall is expected to begin as interim president on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Eric Hall, Ed.D., was raised in Pasco County, Florida, and has more than two decades of experience serving in executive leadership, with extensive expertise in the fields of education, public safety, and public policy. He currently serves as the secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, where he was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in November 2021.
Prior to his appointment, he served as the state’s first senior chancellor at the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), where he oversaw multiple divisions, including the Florida College System. Before joining FDOE, he served as deputy state superintendent at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where he successfully led multiple divisions and initiatives within North Carolina’s education system. Throughout his career, Hall has built strong partnerships and impactful relationships with state and local leaders in both the public and private sectors. He is a lifelong educator and holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary science education, a master’s degree in educational leadership, and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of South Florida. He serves on several boards and councils, including the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, and Special Olympics Florida, among others. He is the son of two public school teachers, his wife is a school social worker, and together they have two children.
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