President: Mindy Haas - Palm Beach County

                  President Elect: Cindy Gerhardt - Escambia County

                  Vice President of Leadership Development: Linda Kearschner- Pinellas County

                  Vice President of Regions & Councils: Tammy Weaver- Orange County

                  Vice President for Educational Development: Graham Rabinowitsch- Broward County

                  Vice President for Membership Development: LaTasha Green-Cobb- Duval County

                  Secretary: Joseph Piecora- Hernando County

                  Treasurer: Jennifer Martinez- Palm Beach County

Convention delegates participated in over 100 different workshops. Florida PTA's Leadership/ Convention provides an important opportunity for PTA members from across the state to network, exchange ideas, enhance their skills and become empowered leaders.

In the business meetings held, delegates voted unanimously on Resolutions that are now added to the Florida PTA platform:

• Supporting Florida's Homeless Students
• Summer Learning Loss
• Response to Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence in Schools 

There was much excitement on Saturday, from the members as they greeted our Keynote Speaker, Dr. John Fitzgerald Gates. Dr. Gates is an esteemed Organizational Scientist and expert in Strategic Diversity Management. He spoke eloquently on the topic of diversity and left our members feeling inspired to say the least. On Saturday, Florida PTA was proud to present in cooperation with the Florida Department of Education, The Parent Involvement Awards Luncheon, Pam Stewart, Florida's Commissioner of Education, addressed the attendees. On Sunday, President Eileen Segal wrapped up convention and welcomed the new leaders for 2014-2016. Members expressed gratitude for President Segal's leadership and for President Haas' future leadership with the association. We are all PTA Proud!

For more information visit our website www.floridapta.org and/or Facebook page for current information and programs available in your community

###

Florida PTA comprises hundreds of thousands of families, students, teachers, administrators and business and community leaders devoted to improving the lives of children/youth in our state. PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in the state of Florida, as well as the nation. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children. More information is available by contacting Florida PTA (407/855-7604 or executivedirector@floridapta.org).