Jeff is a 1996 graduate of Liberty County High School. Upon graduating high school, he attended Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University where he received his A.A. and Bachelor’s Degree. His educational career began as a teacher and he then transitioned to the Middle School Guidance Counselor at W.R. Tolar School in 2007. After 3 years as a guidance counselor, he received his Master’s in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education and moved into school administration. As a site-based administrator, Jeff was blessed to work as an Assistant Principal at W.R. Tolar and later as the Principal at Hosford School. His career in education next took Jeff to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). During his 5 years with FLDOE he served in several state leadership roles which include: School Improvement Coordinator, Regional Assistant Director, Director of School Improvement, and the Executive Director of School Improvement.   

Jeff is married to Desirae Sewell and they have 2 children, Sydney and Gracey. He is an active member of Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford, FL and serves as the Youth Leader there. He enjoys fishing, all sports, and spending time with his family & friends. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 5:8.