Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has endorsed Mollyana Ward for the District 3 seat on the Pasco County School Board, citing her strong commitment to student safety as a key reason for his support.
“Mollyana supports the strong partnership the Sheriff’s Office and School District share to keep our children safe. With Mollyana, our already strong partnership will continue, and I look forward to working together as we keep our children safe,” Nocco said.
Ward, a local businesswoman and mother, is running for the seat to succeed Cynthia Armstrong, who was first elected in 2010 and is not seeking re-election. Ward is campaigning on a platform focused on making “Pasco schools a place where every student can thrive,” while also emphasizing the importance of giving parents and grandparents a voice in education. School safety remains a central concern in her message.
“Sheriff Nocco’s record of protecting our community is second to none. The work he and his deputies do to help keep our community safe and enforce the rule of law is something we are all extremely grateful for, and I can’t thank him enough for the trust and confidence he’s placed in our campaign,” Ward said in response to Nocco’s endorsement.
Ward brings a wealth of business and community experience to her campaign. She is a licensed Realtor and former broker/owner, currently partnering with LPT Realty to mentor and grow a high-performing real estate team. Ward also serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Icemann Development, leading community and sports-centric projects across Florida.
In addition, Ward owns RAW Space Collaborative, a Wesley Chapel coworking space dedicated to empowering small businesses, startups, and creatives—the first of its kind in the area.
Ward’s personal experience as a parent informs her vision for Pasco’s schools. She homeschooled her three sons after noticing gaps in the school system and later saw them graduate from local public high schools, giving her a unique perspective to bring to the School Board.
During her sons’ years in school, Ward owned and operated an accredited child care facility that earned the state’s Gold Seal of Excellence. She also became the youngest-ever president of the Central Florida Association for Family Child Care at just 21 years old.
Her community involvement extends beyond education. Ward directed children’s and youth ministries at her local church and previously chaired the Women of Wesley Chapel program for the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce—an initiative she currently leads. She is also a director for Bridging Freedom, a local organization.
Ward’s personal journey includes overcoming adversity. After losing her husband of 25 years to brain cancer in 2019, she raised her family and grew her business as a single parent until remarrying Gordie Zimmerman. Together, they are raising a blended family of five boys, and Ward is a proud grandmother to six.
With a broad background in business, education, and community service, Mollyana Ward says she is ready to advocate for all families and students in Pasco County.
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