Congratulations to Charlie Marello on being named the Director of Human Resources, at the April 13, 2026, School Board meeting. Mr. Marello is a graduate of Niceville High School, Okaloosa Walton Community College, and The University of West Florida. He served his first 15 years in education in the Walton County School District, progressing from a teacher and coach to a teacher-on-assignment with administrative duties, to an assistant principal and then principal of Emerald Coast Middle School (ECMS). ECMS earned an A+ School of Excellence rating every year during Mr. Marello’s three-year tenure as principal.
In 2013, Mr. Marello joined the Okaloosa County School District and accepted the principal position at Destin Middle School (DMS). DMS was also an A+ school of excellence every year during Mr. Marello’s three-year term. He has been the principal at Niceville High School (NHS) for the last 10 years and NHS was also named an A+ School of Excellence under his leadership.
Mr. Marello has served professionally with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors, served as an Honorary Wing Commander for the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin AFB, and is currently the Northwest Regional Director for the Florida Association of Secondary School Principals.