Mr. Swartz’s tenure with the School District of Osceola County dates back to 2012. He has been a mathematics teacher, mathematics instructional coach, soccer coach, tennis coach, and assistant athletic director prior to serving as the dean of students at PATHS. He has earned accolades such as Osceola County District top ten finalist for teacher of the year, Orange Belt Conference coach of the year, Best and Brightest teacher, and high impact teacher from the State of Florida.

At the heart of his educational philosophy lies a quote by the renowned motivational speaker Les Brown: “If you do what is easy, your life will be hard.  If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.” Mr. Swartz firmly believes that this philosophy is intrinsic to fostering a growth mindset. He is a steadfast advocate for leading by example, a principle he lives by daily as a dean and educator, positively influencing young adults on their quest for self-discovery.                               

Mr. Swartz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a dual major in Spanish from Binghamton University, as well as a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education.