Candidate: Angel Luis Coba

Angel Luis Coba was born in Queens, New York to Ecuadorian parents who came to America seeking a better life for their children.  While on their journey, Angel’s older brother became ill and was rushed to the hospital from LaGuardia Airport. It was later revealed that his sibling had a small hole in his heart that required emergency surgery. Following surgery, his parents established residency in New York City. Angel was born shortly thereafter where he grew up for most of his childhood.  His parents continued to work hard to create a better life for their kids and eventually earned their United States citizenship in 2001.

In 2011, Angel and his family relocated to Kissimmee, Florida, where he later graduated from Osceola High School in 2014. Following the birth of his son Jayce, Angel took the oath to join the United States Army to defend the United States Constitution and to establish his own version of the American dream in providing a better future for his family and children.

Angel was stationed with the 82nd Airborne Infantry Unit based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After boot camp at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he attended Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, Virginia as a Supply Specialist “92Y”.  Shortly thereafter, he earned his Airborne wings at Fort Benning, Georgia and was assigned to the 2/325th Infantry Regiment as Unit Supply Specialist conducting airborne operations as a paratrooper.

Angel directed and supervised daily operations for an understaffed team that managed over $34 million of high-value inventory, identified and turned in non-mission essential equipment to augment the company budget, and purchased office supplies and components to fill shortages conforming to the monthly allotment. Angel Achieved “Green” status during all major command and post evaluations. After undergoing two changes of command, Angel’s responsibilities grew to include managing inventories that resulted in zero-loss of equipment, and drafting a chart to track locations of major end-items which increased the rate at which inventories were completed. Often Angel was tasked with communicating weekly status reports of ongoing tasks and problem resolution through verbal and written presentations to battalion and brigade leadership.

Following his honorable discharge from the United States Army, Angel returned to Kissimmee, Florida, welcoming his second son, Jayden. He is currently attending Valencia College with a focus on business administration using his GI Bill earned during his service.

Angel is a servant leader and has a strong passion for the betterment of the safety and security of all Osceola students, faculty, and staff. He is dedicated to working collaboratively with staff to create a working environment where all employees are appreciated and promoted based on merit.  Angel also believes strongly that not all students are destined for the traditional college route, and that our career and technical programs should receive the same level of attention to move students forward after graduation.  The often forgotten and underrepresented are the students with special needs. Angel believes in not only hearing the concerns of the special needs community but helping develop transitional programs that will lead to a higher level of success, thus increasing the graduation rate from the public school system. 

Safety and Security
Keep law enforcement officers in our schools.  Utilize them to mentor students and participate in school events so that students can interact positively and not just when in trouble.

Recruitment and Retention
A school district cannot reach its highest potential if there are too many job vacancies or veteran staff resigning from current positions.  Money is always important, but listening to staff concerns and creating a positive work environment are equally important to retaining people long term.

Career and Technical Education
Not all students are destined for the traditional college route, and our school system should encourage students to explore different pathways to achieve their goals in life. Career and technical programs should receive the same level of attention to move students forward after graduation. 

Special Needs Student Achievement
The public school system generally does not get to select the students that walk in their doors and students with special needs have varying exceptionalities requiring additional accommodations.  The school district should not shy away from setting goals and placing them on track to achieve them after graduation.  

Fiscal Discipline and Transparency
The reality that school districts use taxpayer money should be on the mind of every school board member.  Achieving school district goals in an efficient way that does not waste money on underperforming programs should be the standard.  Regular program evaluation and willingness to move on are key attributes of a productive school board.