Talking Shop: A Conversation with Educational Leaders (S. 1; E. 14) ft. Michele White, Executive Director of the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA)

Summary

In this episode of Talking Shop, hosts Mike Randolph and Martin Aftuck engage with Michele White, the Executive Director of the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA). The conversation covers Michele's unique leadership journey, the diverse roles and responsibilities of FASA, and the importance of networking and advocacy for school administrators. They discuss upcoming events, including the advocacy conference and the Discover 25 conference, while also exploring FASA's vision for the future and strategies for building a strong professional network among educational leaders.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Elementary Education

03:08 Michele White's Leadership Journey

05:03 Roles and Responsibilities of FASA's Executive Director

07:44 The Importance of Networking and Advocacy for Administrators

15:28 Engagement in Advocacy and Legislative Processes

19:59 Vision for FASA: Growth and Future Leadership

23:05 Strategies for Building a Strong Professional Network

26:00 Upcoming Events and Conferences

31:27 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations