Workforce college works in new leader

SARASOTA — Sarasota County Schools appointed longtime education official Ronald DiPillo to oversee Suncoast Technical College, one of the region's leading schools for workforce training, trades and manufacturing-related jobs.

DiPillo, 50, was appointed to succeed Todd Bowden as the districts' executive director of career, technical and adult education, according to a statement. Pending official approval from the Sarasota School Board, DiPillo will assume his new duties Jan. 4. Bowden was recently named superintendent, replacing Lori White who is scheduled to retire March 1.

In addition to Suncoast Technical College, DiPillo will also oversee career and technical education programs in elementary, middle and high schools, the release states. Other programs and schools under DiPillo include the Adult and Community Enrichment Program; Suncoast Polytechnical High School; and Sarasota Virtual Academy.