Dr. Desmond Blackburn Archives

Dr. Desmond Blackburn Resigns As Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools

May 14, 2018 Matt Reed, BPS 0

Superintendent Desmond Blackburn submitted his resignation today to the Brevard County School Board, giving 90 days’ notice. […]

Sheriff Wayne Ivey Proposes ‘S.T.O.M.P’ Among Initiatives To Protect Brevard School Children

March 3, 2018 Space Coast Daily 0

Following the recent school tragedy in South Florida, Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Desmond Blackburn and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey met to further a sound strategy to protect Brevard County’s students, staff, volunteers and facilities. […]

Desmond Blackburn to Speak at League of Women Voters of the Space Coast Luncheon Jan 25

December 30, 2017 Space Coast Daily 0

The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast hosts a Timely Topics Luncheon, “Civics Education and Students’ Right to Protest” with guest speaker, Dr. Desmond Blackburn, Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools. […]

Brevard County School Board Approves New Three Cabinet Members

January 26, 2017 Space Coast Daily 0

The School Board of Brevard County has selected three new members, for current vacant positions, to join Superintendent Desmond Blackburn’s cabinet […]

Former Brevard County Principal, Ricky Sheppard To Plead Guilty To Child Porn Charges

August 9, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Former Brevard County principal, 59-year-old Ricky Sheppard is expected to plead guilty in federal court on child pornography charges. […]

VIDEO REPLAY: 2016 Dancing for the Space Coast Wows More Than 700 Attendees

June 15, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Harris Corporation, Florida Institute of Technology, Space Coast Daily and C&R Designs as they hosted the second annual “Dancing For the Space Coast” at Florida Tech’s Clemente Center. […]

VIDEO: Dr. Desmond Blackburn Set To Strut His Stuff At Dancing For the Space Coast

May 29, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Among those participating this year is Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Desmond Blackburn, who is currently in his 20th year in public education. […]

VIDEO: Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Blackburn On School Grades Results

February 12, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Desmond Blackburn talks about the recent grades released by the Florida Department of Education. Brevard School District received an A Grade. 48 schools earned A grade in Brevard. […]

VIDEO: Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Blackburn Addresses Theft Ring Bust

January 30, 2016 Space Coast Daily 0

Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Desmond Blackburn talks about an organized theft ring operating inside the Brevard Public School Fleet Maintenance Facility. […]

GARY SHIFFRIN: ‘Dr. Desmond Blackburn A Good Fit For Our Schools’

August 2, 2015 Gary Shiffrin 0

A new era for Brevard County Schools has begun with the hiring of new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Desmond Blackburn. […]

New Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Meets Public At West Shore Jr./Sr. High

July 31, 2015 Cyndi Byars 0

Brevard Public Schools hosted a Meet and Greet Open House at West Shore Jr./Sr. High on Wednesday for the public to speak with new superintendent Dr. Desmond K. Blackburn. […]