John Temple (Florida politician)

For other people named John Temple, see John Temple (disambiguation).

John Temple (born May 11, 1976) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 52nd district. He assumed office on November 8, 2022.

John Temple
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 52nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 8, 2022
Preceded by	Thad Altman (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1976-05-11) May 11, 1976 (age 49) Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	2
Education	Southeastern University (BS) Nova Southeastern University (MS)

Early life and education

Temple was born in Texas in 1976 and moved with his family to Florida in 1981. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in math education from Southeastern University and a Master of Science in education leadership from Nova Southeastern University.^[1]

Career

Temple began his career as a math teacher at McKeel Academy of Technology. He later became a school administrator, working as an assistant principal, principal, and director of professional learning and accountability for the Sumter District Schools.^[2] Temple was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2022.^[3][4]