Colleen Strickland

Colleen Strickland serves as the Director of Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC), bringing 29 years of experience in education to the role. Throughout her career—which spans K-12 classrooms, school leadership as a principal and assistant principal, district administration, and postsecondary workforce education—she has remained committed to expanding student opportunities and supporting educators.

Originally from Sumter County, Florida, Mrs. Strickland spent four years in North Carolina before returning to Florida to advance her administrative career. She holds advanced degrees in education with a strong focus on instructional leadership, school improvement, and career and technical education.

Since taking the helm at WTC, Mrs. Strickland has focused on strengthening industry partnerships, expanding high-demand workforce initiatives, and helping students earn credentials for successful career pathways. Outside of her work with WTC and local community organizations, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Florida's Nature Coast.