PRESS RELEASE: Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County and local community leaders
TAMPA, Fla. – Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough will host Representative Fentrice Driskell, Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Van Ayers, Assistant Superintendent Tracye Brown, and representatives from Congresswoman Castor’s office for a press conference on Friday to highlight the importance of early childhood education and access to quality learning opportunities for local families.
WHO: Dr. Fred Hicks, CEO, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Aakash Patel, Board Chair, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Van Ayres, Superintendent, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tracye Brown, Chief of Student Support and Federal Programs, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Fentrice Driskell, Democratic Leader, Florida State Representative
Marcia Mejia, Director, Office of U.S. Representative Kathy Castor
WHAT: Press conference on early childhood education in Hillsborough County.
WHEN: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
WHERE: Smart Start Pre-Prep, 13801 McCormick Dr, Tampa, FL 33626
CONTACT
Sabrina Ruiz
813-787-8238

