Jo Ann (Scholze) Reynolds-Hufner, originally from Sarasota, Florida, passed from this life on June 19, 2026.

Jo, as she was known by family and friends, was employed by the School District of Palm Beach Co. for 30 yrs. (1968–1998). She was a teacher, dean, assistant principal and served the school district as a principal for 15 yrs. Her principalships included: Palm Beach Public, founding principal of Wellington Landings Middle School, and finally, The Adult Education Center. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church.

Education: 

• AA – Palm Beach Community College
• BS – F.A.U.
• M.Ed. – F.A.U.
• Ed.D. – Nova Southeastern University
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Awards & Honors:

• Former Teachers of Sarasota, FL – Scholarship
• Selby Foundation – Scholarship Loan/Grant
• World of Poetry, Vol. III – Golden Poet (1985–90)
• Who's Who in the World (1989–90)
• The International Who's Who of Professional and Business Women (1989)
• World's Who's Who of Women (1988)
• Who's Who of American Women (1987–88)
• Who's Who and Why of Successful Florida Women (1985)
• Who's Who in Education (2007–08) (listed, retired)
• Publications
• World Treasury of Golden Poems (1990)
• The Golden Treasury of Great Poems (1989)
• New American Poetry Anthology (1988)
• Best Loved Poets of 1987 (1987)
• World of Poetry Anthology (1987)
• World Treasury of Golden Poems (1986)
• American Poetry Anthology (1986)
• Our World's Most Beautiful Poems (1985)
• Our World's Best Loved Poems (1984)
• Love's Greatest Treasures
• Today's Poets Speak from the Heart (1988)
• Best New Poets of 1986 (1986)
• Who's Who in Poetry (1986)
• N.A.S.S.P. Bulletin (1982)
• January, February & March editions
• National Association of Secondary School Principals
• Research magazine
• D.A.R. Membership (2010)
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Jo is survived by her son, James Burton (Buddy) Reynolds, and grandson Luke Reynolds.She was predeceased by her daughter Jamie Jo Reynolds. Step-granddaughter Eliese (Marc) Keith, brother Frank Scholze (Elizabeth), and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.(Ed). Jo was predeceased by husband Lt. Frederick G. Hufner, USN ret.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Vitas Health Care, 1901 S. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach FL 33426.

A memorial service will be held at at a later date.