Educator and business owner

Rhodesia "Rho" Butler, 55, has spent more than 21 years in Duval County Public Schools as a teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal and area director². She has also run a performing arts school and nonprofit for more than 36 years². She is one of two candidates printed on the ballot for Duval County School Board District 4, an open seat¹⁴.

• More than 21 years in Duval County Public Schools: teacher, specialist, Early College coordinator, dean, assistant principal, principal and area director²
• More than 36 years operating a performing arts school and nonprofit²
• Florida State University; master's in educational leadership, Jacksonville University²
• Campaign work on political races, including campaign manager for a 2015 Jacksonville City Council race; no prior elected office listed²
• Not currently on the board. District 4 is open because incumbent Darryl Willie is term-limited⁴. Butler advanced from the Aug. 18, 2026 primary and is on the Nov. 3 ballot¹³.