Biographical Information
City of Residence: Lakeland
Occupation: Investment Property Manager
Spouse: John Stargel of Somerset, Kentucky
Child(ren): Rebekah, Amanda, Robert, Mary "Hannah", Laura
Education: Land O'Lakes High School, 1980-1984; Tallahassee Community College, 1991
Born: March 23, 1966, Tampa, FL
History: John Stargel, husband, Florida House of Representatives, 2002-2006, currently serving as a circuit judge; Aaron Jernigan, great-great-great-grandfather, Florida House of Representatives, 1846; James Lane, great-grandfather, Sumter County Sheriff, 1899-1911
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: family activities, genealogy, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2008, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Serves as a Commissioner on the Education Commission of the States
Served on the Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives
Affiliations
Achievement Academy Advisory Board
American Legislative Exchange Council Education Task Force
Digital Leader with Digital Learning Now!
Read Polk Board of Directors
Republican Women's Club of Lakeland, former President
USF Education Advisory Board
Highlights
Association of Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award 2009, 2010
Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll 2009, 2010
Florida Right to Life, Legislator of the Year 2010
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2009
Florida Family Policy Council, Defender of Marriage Award 2009
Florida Home Builders Association, Friend of Housing Award 2009