DADE CITY – Joshua Borders, an award-winning principal at Pasco County Schools, has been named the new director of Academy at the Farm Charter School.
Borders, of Dade City, has made a mark in Pasco County in various roles, including teacher, instructional leader, coach, instructional technology specialist, assistant principal and principal.
His leadership at Pasco Middle, Centennial Middle and Raymond B. Stewart Middle schools has led to increases in student proficiency and learning gains across grade levels and subjects.
Pasco County Schools recognized Borders as Assistant Principal of the Year in 2020 and Principal of the Year for 2025. He has also received a proclamation from the City of Zephyrhills, recognizing his outstanding leadership and positive impact on youth in the community.
As the new Director of Academy at the Farm, Borders will oversee the continued growth and success of a school that has been an A-rated institution for 17 years.
Academy at the Farm is preparing to expand into high school education next year.
“I am honored to join Academy at the Farm as its new director,” Borders said. “This school has an incredible legacy of excellence and a strong sense of community. I look forward to building on this foundation, collaborating with staff, parents and students to create even greater opportunities for success.”
Borders and his wife of 21 years have four children.
