The Importance of School Policy & How to Reform it with School Board Member Eric Robinson

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In this episode, I focus on the educational leader as a variable. How can an educational leader make a positive difference in the school community?
Former school board member, Eric Robinson, joins Dr. Lisa Hassler to discuss the educational leader variable in the education system and the importance of policy. He is an U.S. Navy veteran, managing partner for a CPA firm in Venice, boards of directors for United Way of South Sarasota, South County Habitat for Humanity and Sarasota Humane Society, member of American Legion Venice Elks Lodge and Sertona of Venice, former chairman of Sarasota Manatee International Airport a former trustee for the State College of Florida, served on the Financial Advisory Board for Sarasota County School Board, currently on the audit committee for Sarasota County Schools and was a board member for Sarasota County Schools.
While in office as a school board member, Eric used creative methods to bring attention and help to the needs in his district through policy reform. In order to close the achievement gap , he helped change the curriculum at Emma E. Booker by using salary to purchase books. He also proposed a way to help Sarasota School District help recruit teachers to help in the teacher shortage by offering teachers free after care and pre care for their students. From mowing lawns and other janitor duties, to donating his salary to purchase curriculum, he listened and advocated for the people in his district like no other.
So here is the call to action: find out what problems are in your school system and be the voice for change through policy.

It is my hope that educational leaders, teachers, and parents be a part of a policy solution to change the educational system in America.

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