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ALUMNI
profile
John Legg
CLASS OF 1994
HONORED AS PHSC’S 2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
J
ohn Legg is a valuable asset to increase control. He promoted improving
the educational system locally access to quality K-12 alternative
and statewide. A Hernando
County native, Legg attended Pasco-
Hernando State College where he
education programs through corporate
scholarships and other funding
mechanisms including providing
was a member of Phi Theta Kappa greater state support for
Honors Society. After earning his charter schools.
AA degree in 1994, Legg continued
his education at the University of
South Florida (USF), earning his
bachelor’s degree in 1996.
Beginning his career as the legislative
aide to Florida State Representative
Heather Fiorentino, Legg was inspired to
continue in her footsteps. Legg was initially
elected in 2004 and succeeded Representative
Fiorentino in the Florida House of Representatives,
In 2000, Legg was a founding
member of the Pasco County
charter school, Dayspring
Academy. Legg is currently the
chief financial officer at Dayspring
Academy alongside his wife and chief
executive officer, Suzanne. Recognized
as one of Florida’s highest performing
schools, Dayspring Academy serves more than
700 students from Pre-K through 11 th grade. Dayspring
subsequently reelected the following four terms. During his time Academy’s mission emphasizes the ability to prepare learners
as a State Representative, Legg earned his Master of Public for high school, college, and the work force. The institution
Administration degree from USF in 2010. In 2012, recognizing delivers a world class education through the arts in a collaborative
Florida House term limits, Legg opted to campaign for the Florida environment fueled by a passion for learning.
Senate where he served until 2016.
Legg, as a PHSC alum, has continuously demonstrated the
During his tenure in the Florida Legislature, Legg worked tirelessly College’s core values - Excellence, Community, Integrity, Success,
to improve the quality of education at all levels in Florida and was Safety and Stewardship. He exhibits community service through
a relentless champion for the Florida College System. Among his leadership roles at a number of non-profit organizations in the
major accomplishments included requiring colleges to establish community. At PHSC’s winter commencement ceremony in 2015,
a Collegiate High School, serving high school students and Legg addressed graduates promoting focus toward overcoming
ensuring students were challenged with a rigorous curriculum. challenges to achieve success and remaining true to personal
This expanded access to dual enrollment for students across values, something he can speak on from personal experience.
Florida. Legg also championed efforts to address the cost of Most recently, Legg was honored by Pasco-Hernando State
college through textbook affordability and college/university tuition College with the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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