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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward County Public Schools reassigns Orange Brook Elementary assistant principal following arrest

Broward County Public Schools has reassigned assistant principal Mark Horowitz following his arrest on charges of robbery by sudden snatching and domestic battery. The district is conducting a human resources review that may lead to his termination.

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Why It Matters

The reassignment removes a school administrator from his post at Orange Brook Elementary while he faces criminal charges, pending the outcome of an internal district investigation.

Key Facts

  • Mark Horowitz was arrested on Sunday on charges of robbery by sudden snatching and domestic violence battery.
  • Broward County Public Schools has reassigned Horowitz from his position at Orange Brook Elementary.
  • The district is conducting a human resources review that could result in termination.
  • Horowitz has been an educator for over 20 years.
  • In 2021, Horowitz was an instructional coach at Flamingo Elementary and a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
  • The Broward Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident.

Who's Mentioned

personAnna Fusco“President of the Broward Teachers Union.”locationFlamingo Elementary School“Former school where Horowitz worked as an instructional coach.”organizationBroward Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”personMark Horowitz“Assistant principal at Orange Brook Elementary arrested on criminal charges.”personJohn J. Sullivan“Spokesperson for Broward County Public Schools.”locationOrange Brook Elementary School“School where Horowitz served as assistant principal.”organizationBroward County Public Schools“School district managing the personnel action.”