Dr. Ben Cowins, 5 others appointed by governor to minority teachers board

Florida Governor Charlie Crist on Monday announced the appointment of six new members to the board of the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc., including a member of the Urban League of Greater Miami “Posse,” Dr. Benjamin Cowins.
From the governor’s office:

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments:
Board of Directors, Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Inc.
· Dr. Piyush C. Agrawal, 74, of Weston, president and chief executive officer of APS Technologies Inc., reappointed for a term beginning December 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
· Dr. Kenneth R. Dose, 61, of Wilton Manors, professor at Nova Southeastern University, reappointed for a term beginning December 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
· Dr. Charles P. Ervin Jr., 68, of Tallahassee, associate professor at Florida A&M University, reappointed for a term beginning December 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
· Dr. Charles L. Evans Sr., 65, of Tallahassee, professor at Florida A&M University, reappointed for a term beginning December 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
· Dr. Diane B. Briscoe, 62, of Tampa, director of Student Academic Services for the College of Education at the University of South Florida, succeeding German Munoz, appointed for a term beginning December 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.
· Dr. Benjamin B. Cowins Sr., 71, of Miami Gardens, retired educator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, succeeding Ami Porzio, appointed for a term beginning December 20, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

The Miami Urban League congratulates Dr. Cowins and looks forward to his efforts on behalf of Florida’s children.