Palmer Trinity’s Head of School, Patrick H. F. Roberts, was recently voted President-Elect of the Florida Council of Independent Schools’ (FCIS) Board of Directors. His two-year term commences June 2021.

With more than 26 years of educational leadership and administrative experience, Roberts will serve as a leader for FCIS where he will work closely with board members and the leadership team to carry out the mission of the Council. He has served on the board of FCIS since 2017.

Roberts has been Head of School for Palmer Trinity, an Episcopal middle and high School in Miami, Florida since 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Richmond, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration and Supervision from Lipscomb University in Tennessee. He and his wife Laura and their four children are residents of Palmetto Bay, Florida.

"FCIS congratulates Patrick Roberts on his election as the incoming President of the FCIS Board of Directors. Patrick has proven himself to be a strong, steady leader who inspires others to follow through his modeling of collaboration and inclusivity," said Dr. Barbara Hodges, FCIS Executive Director.

About Palmer Trinity School:

Palmer Trinity School—a coeducational, Episcopal day school—is dedicated to promoting academic excellence that integrates knowledge, compassion, global citizenship, and social responsibility. Providing a supportive environment, Palmer Trinity School serves students from a broad range of socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in grades 6-12. For more information about the school, visit www.palmertrinity.org.

About Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS):

Established in 1954, FCIS has more than 146 member schools serving 72,000 students. Seen as a leader among accrediting bodies and Independent School Associations, FCIS announced record attendance for 2020's FCIS Convention, Leading with the Heart and Mind. For more information visit https://www.fcis.org.