February is #BlackHistoryMonth, and today, we're highlighting Dr. Joseph L. Carwise, the historical figure #BehindTheName of Carwise Middle School in Palm Harbor. Dr. Carwise began his teaching career as a mathematics teacher at Pinellas High in Clearwater before working in the district's Research Department. He was assigned the task of overseeing the pupil assignment office and was responsible for enforcing the Federal Court Order of desegregation. Dr. Carwise also served as the first black member of the City of Clearwater Commission from 1971 to 1976. Read more: pcsb.org/domain/10855