FOF 2024 Details
The Summit will take place in person in February 2024, at the University of Florida. Accommodations for students traveling from out of town will be arranged as needed. The specific dates will be released in Fall 2023.
FOF 2023 Speakers
Public Policy Workshop:
Dr. Teresa Cornacchione, Lecturer and Civic Engagement Coordinator, Bob Graham Center of Public Service
Chris Emmanuel, Director of Government Relations, University of Florida
Friday Dinner Keynote:
Dr. Norin Dollard, Researcher, Florida Policy Institute
Saturday Lunch Keynote:
Katherine Perriel, Statewide Organizer for Criminal Justice, American Civil Liberties Union
Impacts of Testing & Evaluation on Schools Panel:
Taylor Gilfillan, Director of Data Analytics, Evaluation & Accountability, Alachua County School Board
Dr. Corinne Huggins-Manley, Associate Professor of Research and Evaluation Methodology and Associate Director of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education, University of Florida
State Representative Susan Valdes, Member of the Florida House of Representatives (District 64)
Challenges to Teacher Retention Panel:
Wantanisha D. Morant, Executive Director of Human Resources, Marion County Public Schools
Brittany Honeycutt, Associate Director of International Programs at Warrington College of Business, University of Florida
Carmen Ward, President of Alachua County Education Association and representative on the Florida Education Association Governance Board, Alachua County
School Choice and Educational Disparities Panel:
Kay Abbitt, Co-founder of Boulware Springs Charter School and Board Member, Alachua County School Board
Dr. Anntwanique Edwards, Chief of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, Alachua School Board
Ron Matus, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, StepUpforStudents
Curriculum Beyond Core Classes Panel:
Dr. David A. Canton, Director of African American Studies Program, University of Florida
Dr. Marshall Haning, Associate Professor and Area Head for Choral Music Education, University of Florida
Dr. Jon Rehm, K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Alachua County Schools