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President and CEO Ilene Wilkins, Ed.D., is the long-serving President and CEO of UCP of Central Florida and Superintendent of UCP of Central Florida.   With more than 35 years of leadership experience, Ilene has guided UCP from a small early intervention program into one of the most innovative charter school systems in Florida—serving more than 3,000 children and families annually. She holds an  Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida  and a  Ma

Director of Behavior Services April is the Director of Behavior Services for UCP Charter Schools, East Orange Private Academy, and UCP's...

Director of Assessment and Accountability Kim Santana  serves as the  Director of Assessment and Accountability for UCP of Central Florida , a role she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of assessment systems and accountability measures across UCP’s network of charter schools. Kim oversees data collection and analysis, supports instructional decision-making, and collaborates with school leaders to strengthen academic o