School Administration
Joe Williams III - Principal
Mr. Joe Williams serves as the Principal for J. Colin English Elementary. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Bethune-Cookman College and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Williams served as the Assistant Principal at JCE from 2002-2005, before being promoted to become the Principal of Bonita Springs Middle School. In 2008, he returned to JCE as the Principal and has continued to help the school S.O.A.R. to new heights academically. Under his leadership, JCE has continued to flourish and will continue to enhance the educational opportunities for all students while continuing to implement the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program into its curriculum.
Monica Stevens - Assistant Principal
Ms. Stevens joined J. Colin English as the assistant principal in July 2019. She attended FGCU for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She is currently working to earn her doctorate degree from the University of Florida. Throughout her career, Ms. Stevens has taught first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Before moving into administration in 2015 she was also a Math coach and a Teacher Leader. Ms. Stevens strives to help every student succeed. She is looking forward to a great year at J. Colin English.
District Administration
The Lee County School Board is comprised of seven School Board members with five elected from their District and two elected through a District-wide vote of the people. Board Members serve four-year terms on a staggered basis and reside in one of the five districts from which they are voted. The two elected through a District-wide vote reside in any district in Lee County. Members annually elect their Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
The Lee County School Board sets policies and rules that govern the administration of the District. The Board operates according to Florida laws and Florida Department of Education regulations, and it sets policy only when members meet in official session. The Board appoints the District's Superintendent, who administers the daily operations of the school system.