Richard Corcoran | |
|---|---|
 Corcoran in 2011 | |
| 27th Education Commissioner of Florida | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – May 1, 2022 | |
| Governor | Ron DeSantis |
| Preceded by | Pam Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Manny Díaz Jr. |
| 100th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 22, 2016 – November 20, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Crisafulli |
| Succeeded by | José R. Oliva |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 2, 2010 – November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Ardian Zika |
| Constituency | 45th district (2010–2012) 37th district (2012–2018) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Michael Corcoran March 16, 1965 Toronto, Canada |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Michael Corcoran (brother) |
| Education | Saint Leo University (BA) Regent University (JD) |
Richard Michael Corcoran (born March 16, 1965) is an American politician who was speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.[1] A Republican, Corcoran represented the 37th district, which includes central Pasco County, from 2012 to 2018, and previously represented the 45th district from 2010 to 2012. From 2019 to 2022, Corcoran was the state's education commissioner. In 2023, he became president of the New College of Florida.[2]
- ^ "Education Board taps Richard Corcoran to be Commissioner of Education". Tallahassee.com. December 17, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- ^ Kumar, Divya (October 3, 2023). "New College chooses a familiar face as next president: Richard Corcoran". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 17, 2024.