Justin Sharpless is a law-abiding, constitutional conservative, assistant professor of agricultural studies at Warner University. Born and raised in Polk County, Justin graduated from Lake Wales High School in 2002.

As a teen, Justin discovered his passion for the agriculture industry through his involvement with the Future Farmers of America (FFA). After graduation, Justin served as a statewide FFA officer, visiting school chapters throughout the state and promoting FFA initiatives to students. After his year of service, he enrolled in the University of Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and masters of agribusiness. From there, Justin returned to Polk County to teach agriculture at Ft. Meade Middle-Senior High School. He subsequently taught at McLaughlin Middle School and Lake Wales High School before returning to graduate school at the University of Missouri, where he earned a master’s degree and is currently a PhD candidate in Agricultural Education and Leadership.

Justin is married to his wife, Emilyn, and they have two small boys, Wyatt and Rhett, and they reside in Lake Wales. Emilyn and Justin each have parents who are career educators in Polk County, both for LWCS and PCPS. They are active members of High Point Church and remain involved in the community through FFA.

Justin is running for Polk County School Board to give back to the education system that prepared him and his wife for success. He also wants his boys to have access to the best education possible.

Justin’s webpage:  Sharpie for Students – Vote Sharpie