Darrell Fulford

Dr. Darrell Fulford became the St. Thomas More School Principal on July 1, 2017.  Originally from Tampa, Dr. Fulford graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in International Studies. He continued his education coursework at Florida Gulf Coast University through the Teacher Immersion Program and earned his M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision through the Catholic School Leadership Program at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. In May 2025, he earned his doctorate from Seton Hall University.

Dr. Fulford began his career in education with the School District of Hillsborough County, where he served as a Bilingual Paraprofessional supporting the English as a Second Language program and as an Assistant Teacher with the Reading program. He later taught Spanish, Theology, and World Cultures at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples, Florida.

Dr. Fulford then entered Catholic school administration, serving as Principal of St. Andrew Catholic School in Coral Springs, Florida. In 2012, he became Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Dunedin, Florida. In 2017, he joined the St. Thomas More School community as Principal.

Throughout his career, Dr. Fulford has been committed to Catholic education, school leadership, and creating opportunities for students and families to thrive. He has a particular appreciation for serving diverse school communities and strengthening connections between Catholic schools and the families they serve.