Welcome Misa Mills
Florida PTA Executive Director
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Florida PTA is excited to announce our new Executive Director, Misa Mills. Misa brings decades of experience in education, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership. A dedicated advocate for students and families, she has been an active PTA member for over 20 years, serving in various leadership roles at both the local and county levels.
Most recently, Misa served as Manager of Seminole County Public Schools’ Community Involvement Office, where she built strong partnerships to expand educational opportunities. Her leadership experience also includes serving as past president of a political action committee, former president of Florida’s Partner in Education, and former president of The Florida Association for Senior Corps.
Beyond her professional work, Misa is deeply committed to service. She sits on multiple nonprofit boards supporting underserved communities and volunteers as a speaker on human trafficking awareness. Her lifelong dedication to advocacy, education, and community service continues to make a lasting impact on Florida’s students and families.
We welcome Misa's expertise and the energy she brings to our association.
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2025 LegCon
March 9-11 in Tallahassee
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It's not too late to register to attend!
LegCon has a new look! Join us this year as we gather together at the capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for ALL children. This year we will begin our time together on Sunday evening, March 9th, with a dinner and a discussion about our priorities, current bills, and talking points. On Monday we encourage attendees to schedule meetings with their legislators. We will also share opportunities to attend committee meetings on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday will be optional for those who would like more time to meet with legislators and attend committee meetings. Legislative Committee members will be available all day Monday to answer any questions you may have throughout the day.
Cost will include dinner on Sunday and lunch on Monday.
Please click here to register!
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New Position Statement on Immigration Policies | |
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Florida PTA Stands for Safe & Supportive Schools for All Students
The Florida PTA Board of Directors has adopted a new position statement reaffirming that public schools are places of learning, not immigration enforcement zones. Schools should not be required to determine or report a child’s immigration status.
To safeguard all students, Florida PTA urges school districts to require judicial warrants before granting immigration agents access, designate trained administrators as enforcement points of contact, and preserve parental rights by notifying parents before a student is questioned or detained by law enforcement.
As an association, we ensure that all student records under FERPA regulations are protected. Florida PTA also calls for schools to be designated as “sensitive locations” where immigration enforcement actions are prohibited, and the role of educators remains to teach our students.
We remain committed to advocating for policies that protect all children and ensure their right to a safe, supportive education.
Please click to read the official position statement.
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Starting July 1,2025 National PTA dues will increase by $1.00, going from $2.25 to $3.25 per member. This change allows PTA to launch new initiatives and strengthen existing programs that empower families and communities. Together, we are creating lasting change and making a real difference. | |
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⌛ Time is Ticking – Join the Florida PTA Membership Challenges 2024-2025 Now ☀
🚀A few more exciting challenges are on the way! Are you ready to take your membership to the next level?
There are two more badges to earn!
✅Membership March: Step into spring with a focused membership drive!
✅5 for the Grand Prize: Any PTA unit earning 5 of the incentives above on or before the deadline will be entered into a drawing for the GRAND PRIZE!
Stay tuned for more challenges and details as we work together to make a difference!
💡 Share your wins and inspire others to join in. Let’s grow our PTA community and make an even bigger impact for Florida students and families.
#FloridaPTA #MembershipMatters #PTAChallenge #5ForTheGrandPrize
See our website page for more details!
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Which badges have you earned so far? | |
For more Awards information, click here. | |
Florida PTA offers three awards that can be given at any time of year: The History Walk of Fame, Honorary Life Member, and President's Award of Honor. Details on these prestigious awards can be found here. | |
Strategic Survey and Treasurer Q&A | |
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Florida PTA needs your input! Please take a moment to complete our Strategic Planning Survey, to help us better serve our local units, leaders, counties, and state as a whole.
Start the Survey
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Please join Florida PTA Treasurer, Erica Hamblen, for a Treasurer Q & A where you can ask anything you'd like! Please register ahead of time. March 11 at 7:30 PM
Register Now
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recently had the opportunity to
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Student Empowerment retreat at the Florida PTA Office in Orlando, Florida. During this retreat I was exposed to many things and learned a countless amount of new information that will help me develop as a leader and advocate for student rights. On the first day of the retreat me and other members of the Student Empowerment Committee were granted courtesy seats to Florida PTA’s Board of Directors meeting. In this meeting I was able to understand and experience the innerworkings of the PTA business and how they are dedicated to the protection and development of students of Florida. I watched the leaders within PTA work together despite sharing opposing views and thoughts all with the effort of putting the students first. It was very intriguing and excited to see the passion of these adults on display working together for the betterment of all students of Florida. After the meeting and lunch, me and other committee members collaborated and developed the curriculum for training sessions that will be held at the annual FL PTA Leadership Conference. It was interesting to work with my peers, hear each other’s ideas and learn from one another to achieve the same mission. The second day of the retreat was more relaxed and fun. We created a PSA that will be uploaded to social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to promote the committee and recruit new committee members and promote attending the Leadership Convention. This was a wonderful opportunity to learn, develop personally, and to get to know my fellow committee members. It was super fun and I look forward to the next retreat.
Mackenzie Frazier
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March is Women's History Month | |
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In honor of March as Women’s History Month, this is a reminder that the National Parent Teacher Association was founded by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst on February 17, 1897, in Washington, D.C., as the National Congress of Mothers. The first meeting consisted of over 2,000 parents, teachers, workers, and legislators. Our founders represented women of imagination and courage. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children.
The Florida PTA began in 1921, with an organizational meeting in Jacksonville. In 1923, Florida PTA became an official branch of the National PTA. Mrs. James A. Craig of Jacksonville became Acting President. The Charter was granted on April 14, 1923 while Mrs. F. E. Godfrey, of Orlando, was president. We were the 45th state to become a branch of the National PTA.
Florida PTA has a long history of women and men advocating for children’s rights. To celebrate, this year's theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Check out this site for the 2025 Women’s History Month toolkit for ideas:
https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Womens-History-Toolkit-2025.pdf
It is a time to recognize the historical achievements women have made to help advance us.
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Florida Prepaid College Savings | |
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Focused on encouraging families to save as early and affordably as possible, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans has reduced Prepaid Plan monthly prices for newborns and infants to the lowest in more than a decade!
Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. A risk-free 1-Year University Plan now starts at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 - April 30, 2025.
Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:
· Use in-state or nationwide at public, private, trade and technical schools
· Complements scholarships and financial aid
· Transfer to another student or cancel anytime
· Earnings grow tax-free
Every child deserves higher education. Florida Prepaid’s goal is to make it possible for every Florida family to save simply and affordably. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3EoZ31d.
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Visit the ShopPTA Store for all of your logo'd and merchandise needs! From tablecloths to pins, banners to tote bags and so much more, the store has you covered.
Shop now!
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