Stephen Dionisio has been a resident of Charlotte County since 1979 and is a Port Charlotte High School graduate. Mr. Dionisio earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University in Family, Child and Consumer Sciences and earned his Master's Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Educational Leadership. He began his career in education in 1990 as a teacher at Murdock Middle School and has served as the Dean of Students at The Academy, Assistant Principal at Port Charlotte High School, Principal of Port Charlotte High School, and Assistant Superintendent for Learning. He was appointed Superintendent of Schools in October 2015. Stephen and his wife, Tina, have two children, Nick and Haley.