Dr. Joel Herbst serves as Vice President for PK–12 and Pre-Baccalaureate Programs at Florida Atlantic University. With more than 35 years of experience in public education, Dr. Herbst leads innovative K–12 and early college initiatives that integrate university-level research, teaching, and learning. His leadership has advanced programs while fostering partnerships that connect K–12 education with higher education and industry, including service on Coca-Cola’s Council for Corporate and School Partnerships. Over the course of his career, Dr. Herbst has served as an Advanced Placement instructor, assistant principal, principal, director of school improvement, regional superintendent, and superintendent of schools. Under his guidance, FAU’s laboratory schools have achieved national recognition, including multiple designations as U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Dr. Herbst earned his doctoral degree in 2003 from Florida Atlantic University.