Guillen-Melendez, 33, is a bill review supervisor for CorVel Corp. in Lake Mary. She also is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization for Partin Settlement Elementary School. Guillen-Melendez received her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University.

As a member of the Florida National Guard, Julius Melendez has been deployed to Kuwait. He expects to be in regular contact with his wife on School Board issues.

Guillen-Melendez’s appointment was supported by the Osceola County Board of County commissioners and the Osceola County School Board.

“Marjorie is well-equipped to serve the educational needs of her district and community,” Crist stated in a press release. “I am confident she will fill her husband’s vacancy with the same level of dedication and integrity he consistently displayed and will continue to contribute during his heroic service in Kuwait.”

Guillen-Melendez will be sworn into office Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the board room just before the regular 5 p.m. meeting.