Landrum Middle School PTO has announced the appointment of Troy Kasting as the school’s new principal. Kasting brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to education and community to the school.
He grew up in Palm Harbor, Florida, and is a graduate of Flagler College. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force, where he was an instructor at Lackland, Kelly and Sheppard Air Force bases, and was deployed multiple times. He also served in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Kasting began his teaching career in Memphis at Central High School. Since then, he has made significant contributions to the St. Johns County School District, serving as an AP psychology teacher at Ponte Vedra High School and as an assistant principal at both Creekside and Pedro Menendez high schools. Additionally, he held the position of coordinator of school services at the district level and has been involved in many community service projects over the years.
Kasting and his son, Chappy, are rescue-certified scuba divers. They recently completed an exhilarating no-cage shark dive off the coast of West Palm Beach, where they were surrounded by lemon, sandbar and bull sharks at a depth of 80 feet. Kasting’s son also recently competed at the USA Weightlifting Nationals in Pittsburgh, where he placed 12th in the nation.
