Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his recommendation of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education. The announcement follows the appointment of current Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., to serve as Interim President of the University of West Florida.
Kamoutsas, who has held pivotal roles within the Florida Department of Education and the Governor’s office, is poised to take the helm of the state’s education system, pending confirmation by the State Board of Education.
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Governor DeSantis expressed strong confidence in Kamoutsas’s ability to lead, stating, “Stasi Kamoutsas has delivered on important issues like parental rights, school choice, and fighting back against radical ideologies in education. I am confident that he will continue to serve our state well as the next Commissioner of Education, and I thank Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. for his dedicated and productive service.”
Anastasios Kamoutsas accepted the Governor’s recommendation with enthusiasm.
“I’m honored to have the trust and support of Governor Ron DeSantis to be Florida’s Commissioner of Education,” said Kamoutsas. “Under my tenure, the Florida Department of Education will remain committed to student safety and success, empowering parents, and supporting teachers. I look forward to working with the State Board of Education to ensure that Florida remains the education state.”
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Kamoutsas brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been an integral part of major education initiatives in Florida since 2019. He began his tenure in the Florida Department of Education’s office of General Counsel, before ascending to General Counsel and then Chief of Staff at the department.
Most recently, Kamoutsas served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Ron DeSantis, where he oversaw policy efforts across critical areas including education, law enforcement, and emergency management.
A graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Kamoutsas also holds a Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.
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