Board Advocacy for Children

Objective:

To explore the school board's role as a champion for children.

Description:

The focal point of the day's activities is a discussion about working effectively with governmental bodies at all levels and the board's role as a creator of public opinion.

Following is a list of topics to be covered:

Presenters:

Dr. Tammy Grissom is the Executive Director of the Tennessee School Boards Association. She has been with TSBA for 18 years, most recently serving as the Associate Executive Director. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the association. She serves as the liaison to the State Department's School Board Academy Advisory Board. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Nashville State Technical Institute. Tammy has a bachelor's degree and teaching certificate in Business Education from Belmont College and a master's degree as well as her doctorate in Education Administration and Supervision from Tennessee State University.

Randall G. Bennett serves as Associate Executive Director/Legal Counsel to the Tennessee School Boards Association. He oversees the membership services, legal and policy departments for the Tennessee School Boards Association. Randy has been with the association for 11 years. He is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and The Nashville School of Law, graduating from both institutions with honors. He was formerly an elected member of the Johnson City Tennessee Board of Education and served as a public safety officer with the Johnson City Police Department.

Maximum Enrollment: 40 school board members.

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