Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti

President of Polk State College

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

It has been a pleasure spending time with student leaders in our nation’s capital with DBOT Chair Ann Barnhart & Immediate Past Chair Cindy Hartley Ross. We are grateful to @RepDonaldsPress, @RepFranklin, @RepDarrenSoto & @SenRickScott for meeting with us to discuss @PolkState.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Thank you to @PolkState and the community for a heartfelt and meaningful sendoff. I am especially grateful to the students and wish them great success — #SoarEagles!

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

I am proud of all of our teams for ensuring that this needed campus comes to fruition.

[Polk State College @PolkState]

Thank you to @ADMorganCorp for hosting a topping-out ceremony for the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus this week to recognize all the workers and partners who are making this project possible. We are grateful to AD Morgan, @DuCon_Builds, @PBKArchitects and Straughn Trout Architects — #WeArePolk!

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Thank you @ADMorganCorp for hosting the topping-out ceremony @PolkState Haines City-Davenport Campus in honor of all workers bringing this dream to fruition. We are grateful for the Polk County Legislative Delegation's support & work by AD Morgan & @PBKArchitects – #WeArePolk!

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

.@PolkState is grateful for Teresa V. Martinez & her 16 years of service to the DBOT. As a proud Polk State Distinguished Alumna & dedicated member of our community, she will continue her enduring impact on generations of students and families, as she will always be an Eagle.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

A special thank you to the members of the Polk County Legislative Delegation for their continued advocacy and leadership of Polk State College. It was wonderful to unite with them in celebration of Polk County Day at the Capitol. @ColleenLBurton @Sen_Albritton

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

It was great to connect with more colleagues on the Winter Haven Campus as we share in the successful start of the semester and look forward to further supporting our students.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

It was an honor to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during @PolkState's 22nd annual MLK Luncheon. Thank you to all who attended & congratulations to Radiography student Rachelle Scarbor on receiving the Dream the Dream scholarship for her perseverance & inspiring journey.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

I valued and enjoyed spending time with colleagues on Monday as we celebrated the start of the spring semester. Here’s to another term focused student success.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Congratulations to @AdventHealth on the groundbreaking of its new standalone ER in Auburndale. @PolkState is proud of its longstanding partnership with AdventHealth and shares its commitment to serving all residents of Polk County – #WeArePolk!

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Happy first day of the Spring 2026 Semester! Dean of Health Sciences Beth Luckett and our Health Sciences Team have a special message for our students.

[Polk State College @PolkState]

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester! Our Health Sciences team has some words of encouragement for students as they start their classes today.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

As we enter 2026 full of opportunity, let us celebrate the accomplishments of @EducationFL & the leadership of @StasiKamoutsas! I am proud of our @FLCollegeSystem & @PolkState. Thank you to our State & Commissioner for their continued support & commitment to Florida's students.

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Florida delivered real results for students in 2025. From rising student achievement, historic investments in teacher pay, nation-leading school safety initiatives and expanded school choice options, we continue to put students first and remain #1 in education. I'm proud of this progress and am excited to see what God has in store for 2026. View the complete release at: https://t.co/TMo6g6y0DP

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Thank you to our student leaders for their time and insights. @PolkState is dedicated to supporting all students on their paths to success! https://t.co/k4GRsgtSYl

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

.@GovRonDesantis and @StasiKamoutsas are committed to ensuring our students are safe and our campuses remain environments conducive to the highest levels of learning. @PolkState is grateful for their support.

[Florida Department of Education @EducationFL]

The Floridians First Budget Proposal provides $300M for the Safe Schools Allocation, which is an increase of $10M compared to last year! Highlights include $64M for school hardening in higher education and $6M for state colleges and universities to establish Guardian Programs.

@GovRonDeSantis continues to prioritize secure learning environments statewide!

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Thank you to @GovRonDesantis and @StasiKamoutsas for their continued support of quality higher education for our State of Florida! @FCSPresidents @FLCollegeSystem

[Florida Department of Education @EducationFL]

The Floridians First Budget Proposal allocates $1.9B to the @FLCollegeSystem, ensuring that all 28 colleges have the resources to strengthen programs and prepare students for high-demand careers.

In addition, the budget bolsters $800M in workforce education. Since 2019, Florida has invested $12B+ remaining #1 in workforce readiness.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Thank you to our dedicated and supportive Commissioner of Education @StasiKamoutsas! We are proud of our @FLCollegeSystem and @PolkState.

[Anastasios Kamoutsas @StasiKamoutsas]

Thanks to the strong leadership of @FLCollegeSystem Presidents and Trustees, students in every ZIP code have access to high-quality, affordable education delivered by outstanding faculty. Florida Colleges are committed to preparing students for high-wage, in-demand careers and building a brighter future for Florida’s economy.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Wishing @PolkState and the community happy holidays!

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

It was a joy to spend time with students from our Student Government Associations and First Year Seminar to discuss their New Year resolutions and academic goals. I am proud of them – #WeArePolk!

[Polk State College @PolkState]

Polk State College is grateful to @GovRonDeSantis and @StasiKamoutsas for their steadfast support of our @FLCollegeSystem!

At Polk State, this makes workforce education, such as the Teacher Apprenticeship Program and the soon-to-launch Welding Program, possible for our Polk County community.

[Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti @PolkStatePrez]

Thank you to @mdcpresident Madeline Pumariega for hosting our student government associations from the Florida College System’s 28 institutions. We are proud of our student leaders! @FCSPresidents @FLCollegeSystem @EducationFL @FCSSGA