The Manatee County School Board selected a new school superintendent at a meeting on Tuesday evening.

The board voted unanimously to elect Laurie Breslin, Ed. D. as the next superintendent.

Breslin is a graduate of the Manatee County School District. She started off as a substitute teacher before holding leadership roles.

Currently, she is the executive director of Student Support and Family Engagement.

"The pride I feel for this community and then to have that returned as it was shown tonight with the absolute support of the board and this community, its really overwhelming," said Breslin.

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