Meet Sean Michael
O'Flannery
Marine veteran. 30-year educator. Pasco County parent of four. Candidate for School Board District 3.
His Story
An Educator, Veteran, and Parent Who Knows Our Schools From the Inside
Sean Michael O'Flannery brings nearly three decades of experience across Florida's public school systems — not as a bureaucrat, but as a teacher, coach, curriculum designer, and department chair who has worked in classrooms from Pinellas to Hillsborough to Pasco County.
He has taught AP and Honors Social Studies, built a statewide Criminal Justice curriculum for Florida Virtual School, pioneered the "Flipped Classroom" model at Pasco Middle School, and trained the next generation of Florida educators as a Clinical Education Trainer. He knows what works in a classroom — and he knows what gets in the way.
As a Marine Corps veteran, a father of four, and a husband to Erica, Sean has spent his entire adult life in service — to his country, to his students, and to his community. Now he's running for Pasco County School Board District 3 because he believes the board needs someone who has actually done the work.
"I have spent 30 years in Florida's classrooms. I know what our teachers need, what our students deserve, and what our board is getting wrong. It's time to fix it."
30 Years in Florida Classrooms
Professional Experience
Social Studies Teacher
Sickles High School, Hillsborough County
Teaching Social Studies; previously five years at Blake High School as Clinical Education Trainer, mentoring and certifying future educators in Driver's Education, Civics, and Economics.
Learning Design Curriculum Coach & Testing Coordinator
Hudson High School, Pasco County
Managed standardized testing logistics (SAT, ACT, AP, FSA), advised on school-grade improvement strategies, and coordinated new teacher training.
Social Studies Department Chair & Master Certified Trainer
Pasco Middle School
Pioneered the recognized "Flipped Classroom" instructional model, earning district-wide recognition.
Curriculum Developer
Florida Virtual School (Statewide)
Co-founded and developed the statewide Criminal Justice Program curriculum.
Social Studies Department Chair
Northeast & Lakewood High Schools, Pinellas County
Nearly two decades teaching AP and Honors courses; helped establish the Automotive Academy at Northeast High School.
Service Before Self
Marine Corps Veteran and Florida Army National Guard Officer
Sean served as a Non-Commissioned Officer (Corporal) in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1992 — earning a spot on the All-Marine Soccer Team. He later commissioned as an Officer (2nd Lieutenant) in the Florida Army National Guard, serving from 1996 to 1998.
That mission-first leadership approach — accountability, discipline, and putting the mission above personal comfort — is exactly what Sean will bring to the Pasco County School Board. Our kids deserve a board member who has proven they can be trusted with responsibility.
Education and Certifications
Credentials
B.S. History
University of South Florida
A.S. Criminal Justice
St. Petersburg College
Florida Professional Educator Certificate
Social Studies, History, Criminal Justice, Driver's Ed
Florida Civics Seal of Excellence
State of Florida
Clinical Education Teacher Trainer
Endorsement
Athletic Leadership
Coaching and Community
Northeast High School Hall of Fame, 2025
Inducted for Excellence in Volleyball Coaching. Named Coach of the Year three times by the Tampa Bay Times and Pinellas County Schools. Led teams to state playoffs in 10 of 11 years.
Hockey Leadership
Past Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Junior Lightning. Assistant Coach for the 2022 State Champion Mitchell High School hockey team. Sean has coached over 10 years for the recreation youth ice hockey at AHCI in Wesley Chapel, including his daughter Reagan's U10 team — currently on track for their third consecutive championship.
Family
Sean is married to his wife Erica and has four children. Jonathan attends UCF studying Aerospace Engineering. Alexis is heading to FAU to major in Education. Charlotte is a sophomore, and Reagan is in elementary school — the same Pasco County schools Sean is fighting to improve.
What Drives Him
Sean's Core Values
Family First
As a Pasco County dad of four, every decision I make starts with one question: is this good for our kids? That lens never changes.
Transparency
Parents deserve to know what's happening in their schools — curriculum, budgets, policies. No more closed-door decisions.
Accountability
The school board works for the community, not the other way around. I will hold administrators and spending to the highest standard.
Community
Pasco County is home. I've lived here, raised my family here, and I'm committed to making it better for every family in District 3.
Rooted in Pasco County. Ready to Serve.
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