Hamlin Middle School principal retiring

Dr. Suzanne Knight leaves Orange County Public Schools after 37 years.

By Debra Garcia
| 10:45 a.m. May 21, 2025

Observer School Zone

After 37 years of being part of the Orange County Public Schools team, Dr. Suzanne Knight will be retiring as principal of Hamlin Middle School. In a video tribute, students of Hamlin Middle expressed messages to their educator.

Knight, longtime Dr. Phillips High principal, left Panther Nation in 2022 to open Hamlin Middle.

Latest News

December 4, 2025

Ocoee Police warns residents of "grandparent" scam

December 4, 2025

Orlando Surf Park denied by Orange County

December 4, 2025

FOLA presents Jim Thomas Environmental Hero Award

December 4, 2025

Hamlin Middle School principal retiring

Dr. Suzanne Knight leaves Orange County Public Schools after 37 years.

Sponsored Content

‘Reppin’ the O’: Four OCPS band students march in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

Three West Orange County music teachers nominated for award

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Brian Sanchez Corona, Water Spring Middle School

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Kenneth Boyd, West Orange High School

Southwest Orange schools mourn loss of crossing guard

Kroger works with Get Cooking to donate meal kits to OCPS families

Verified Audit