LEADING LANE - Key Persons

Adam Lane has worked in K-12 public education since 1995. He spent 16 years at the high school level, nine years at the middle school level, and one year at the elementary level. During that time, he has held various positions, including teacher, department head, athletic coach, athletic trainer, athletic director, assistant principal, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, and principal. For the last eight school years, he served as principal for Haines City High School, with 3,200 students and 241 staff members under his responsibility. He led the school to a 40% decrease in discipline referrals and a graduation rate increase of 21%. He recently joined Hillsborough County Public Schools and serves as the principal for Rodgers Middle Magnet School. He was nominated as the Florida 2022 NASSP Principal of the Year, and 2022 K-12 Dive National Principal of the Year. He also serves as the 2023 Past-President for the Florida Association of Secondary School Principals. Adam believes the key to success is in utilizing decision making, relationship building, and positive behavior to create an unforgettable experience while improving staff effectiveness and raising student achievement.