TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Erika Fritz-Ochs and Luis Fuste and the reappointment of Dr. Grazie Christie to the State Board of Education.
Erika Fritz-Ochs
Fritz-Ochs is the Program Manager of the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning. Previously she served as an Educational Policy Consultant for the Florida Department of Education, a Research and Training Specialist for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and a Teacher for Leon County Schools and Pasco County Schools. Fritz-Ochs earned her master’s degree in educational leadership from Saint Leo University and her master’s degree in elementary education and teaching from Nova Southeastern University.
Luis Fuste
Fuste is an Attorney at Fuste Law, P.A. Active in his community, he has served as a member of the Little Bear Big Heart, Inc. Board of Directors, the Doral College Board of Trustees, the Florida Commission on Ethics, and the Board of Chiropractic Medicine. Fuste earned his bachelor’s degree from Barry University and his juris doctor from Florida International University.
Dr. Grazie Christie
Dr. Christie is a self-employed Radiologist in the Miami area with 25 years of experience in radiology and diagnostics. Active in her community, she serves as a member of Americans United for Life. Dr. Christie earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Miami.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.