2026-2027 Florida K-12 Leadership Collaborative
We are excited about the kickoff of the 2026-2027 Florida K-12 Leadership Collaborative opening convening!
Agenda
“New Visions for Student Success”
2026-2027 Convening
About the Collaborative
The Florida K–12 Leadership Collaborative brings together leaders from public, charter, and private education sectors to foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen professional relationships, and generate actionable solutions that advance student success statewide. Convened by the University of Florida, this initiative is designed to build bridges across sectors and create space for thoughtful, forward-looking leadership.
This initiative provides a structured, professional environment to:
- Encourage healthy dialogue across educational settings
- Build trust and shared understanding among decision-makers
- Develop practical insights to inform policy and practice
2026-2027 Convening Structure
PART 1
Yearlong Collaborative – Opening Convening
- September 17–18, 2026
PART 2
Mid-Year Virtual Check-Ins
- December 2, 2026
- February 3, 2027
PART 3
Yearlong Collaborative – Closing Convening
- April 22–23, 2027
Florida K-12 Collaborative 2026-2027 Opening Convening
September 17, 2026
University of Florida, Norman Hall
Rosenberg Room (2021)
300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32611
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
| 8:00 | Breakfast and Arrival Breakfast provided by Palm and Pine Catering |
| 8:30 | Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:30 | Dr. Sevan Terzian - “Why Schools - Historical Perspectives” |
| 10:00 | Shared Purposes and Visions for Education Reflections and wonderings about “Why Schools” Interactive Work |
| 10:50 | BREAK |
| 11:00 | Chris Emmanuel - Public Policy in Florida Moderated by Dr. Chris Curran |
| 12:00 | Lunch provided by Palm and Pine Catering |
| 1:00 | Dr. Tuuli Robinson - Defining Student Success |
| 2:00 | Michele White - Looking Forward |
| 2:50 | BREAK |
| 3:00 | Collaborative Goals - Dr. Tuuli Robinson & Dr. Chris Redding |
| 3:30 | Closing and Next Steps |
| Participants complete the 1st day reflection | |
Florida K-12 Collaborative 2026-2027 Opening Convening
September 18, 2026
University of Florida, Norman Hall
Rosenberg Room (2021)
300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32611
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
| 8:00 | Breakfast and Arrival Breakfast provided by Palm and Pine Catering |
| 8:30 | Sector Panels Public Schools - Moderated by Dr. Chris Redding (8:30 AM) Public Choice Schools - Moderated by Dr. Chris Curran (9:15 AM) |
| 10:00 | BREAK Private/Independent Schools - Moderated by Dr. Tuuli Robinson (10:15 AM) Wrap Around Services/Organizations - Moderated by Dr. Jason Arnold (11:00 AM) |
| 12:00 | Lunch provided by Palm and Pine Catering |
| 12:45 | Transition to P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School |
| 1:00 | PKY Student Government Panel Student views on educational success - Moderated by Megan Koppitch |
| 1:45 | Transition to UF |
| 2:00 | Refreshments |
| 2:30 | Roundtable Discussions: Innovative Approaches to Student Success |
| 3:30 | Closing and Next Steps |
| Participants complete the 2nd day survey and reflection | |
2026-2027 K-12 Collaborative Participants
We are excited to welcome the following educational leaders across the state to our inaugural, 2026-2027 K-12 Collaborative team:
- Mohamed Arab, Jacksonville FL
- Dr. Alana Brown, Seminole FL
- Denise Cueto, Gainesville FL
- Jessica Doherty, Tampa FL
- Tracy Maxwell Downing, Glades FL
- Dr. Justin Faulkner, Jacksonville FL
- Dr. Paulina Flournoy, Wimauma FL
- Dr. Chad Frazier, Leesburg FL
- Dr. Heidi Keegan, Gainesville FL
- Marianne Lee, Jacksonville FL
- Shauna Liverotti, Mount Dora FL
- Lauren May, Jacksonville FL
- Kat McArthur, Parrish FL
- Annessia Powell, Jacksonville FL
- Dr. Rachel Rudner, Fort Lauderdale FL
- Dr. Kenneth Savage, Fort Myers FL
- Dr. Julie Smith, Gainesville FL
- Ingrid Wasserfall, Gainesville FL
- Michele White, Tallahassee FL
- Moses Williams, Jacksonville FL