District Announces New Principal for McIntosh Middle School
SARASOTA COUNTY, May 13, 2021 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of McHenry Lerebours, effectively immediately, as Principal of McIntosh Middle School, where he has served as Interim Principal since late February.
“Mr. Lerebours is a talented educator and dynamic leader,” said Steve Cantees, executive director of Secondary Schools. “He has a genuine interest in building community, providing a stellar school climate for all, and cultivating the talents and skills of his students and colleagues alike.
We are thrilled to see him grow in his career within the Sarasota County Schools family! I know he and McIntosh Middle will continue to achieve great success.”
Steve Cantees, Exec Director of Secondary Schools
“I am honored to serve as the next Principal of McIntosh Middle,” commented Lerebours. “It is an immense blessing to be a part of such a wonderful school community. Our teachers and staff members all work together to uplift and guide our students, and our students never cease to amaze me with their innovative perspectives and big dreams. It is a true privilege to lead the Eagles into next school year and beyond!”
Mr. McHenry Lerebours has been an educator for over 15 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida A & M University and has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Before assuming his current role as Interim Principal of McIntosh Middle, he served as an Assistant Principal at McIntosh Middle School since 2018. Mr. Lerebours has also served as an Assistant Principal at East Bay High School, a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support District Coordinator for Hillsborough County Public Schools, a Teacher at Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts, and a Teacher for Miami Dade County Public Schools. Mr. Lerebours’ additional certifications and achievements include completion of the Future Leaders Academy, designation as a Master Trainer, being named Social Studies Teacher of the Year, and completion of the Assistant Principal Induction Program for Hillsborough County Public Schools, among others. Mr. Lerebours was most recently named the 2021 Assistant Principal of the Year by Sarasota County Schools.
He is a proud husband and father of two sons. He enjoys playing basketball with his sons and taking long walks in the park with his family.
About Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools is committed to providing unrivaled academic, emotional, and civic growth to every student, every day. As one of the leading employers on the Suncoast, Sarasota County Schools boasts 54 schools that expertly cater to the diverse needs of all our students. We are one of two Florida school districts to consistently earn an A-grade every year since 2004 and have been awarded the Mid-Sized School District of the Year by the University of Cambridge. Our passionate educators empower students to take charge of their academic and personal success, a practice we believe fosters lifelong growth and achievement. Working as one, we actively maintain the district’s tradition of excellence and ensure that tradition extends to all students. Our commitment to our students extends beyond graduation to make sure they not only graduate on time, but do so college and career ready. Want to take your student’s education to the next level? Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or visit www.SarasotaCountySchools.net.
