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Florida PTA Largest Child Advocacy Association in America. We speak for ALL Children...everychild.onevoice.

PTA PURPOSES
*To Promote The Welfare Of Children & Youth In The Home, School,
Community, & Place of Worship

*To Raise The Standard Of Home-Life
*To Secure Laws For The Care & Protection Of Children & Youth

*To Bring Into Closer Relation The Home & The School, That
Parents & Teachers May Cooperate Intelligently In The
Education Of Children & Youth

*To Develop, Between Educators & The General Public, Such United
Efforts As Will Secure For All Children & Youth The Highest Advantages In Physical, Mental, Social & Spiritual Education.

🚨 ATTENTION, FLORIDA PTAs! 🚨 Who needs an extra hour of daylight saving time when you've got a grant deadline to beat? ⏰...
10/13/2026

🚨 ATTENTION, FLORIDA PTAs! 🚨 Who needs an extra hour of daylight saving time when you've got a grant deadline to beat? ⏰😂

National Parent Teacher Association Fall Grant Application deadline is TOMORROW, October 14, at 3:00 AM for us east coasters!

Yes, you read that right. 3:00 in the MORNING! Apparently, even our grant opportunities are night owls 🦉 when not launching a rocket into space!

But here's the deal: What's the worst that could happen? You apply, don't get selected, and try again next time.

The best? Your PTA secures funding to turn a great idea into a meaningful impact for students, families, and your school community!

Don't let an opportunity pass you by simply because you didn't apply. pta.org/grants

Florida PTAs, we're ALL IN! Now let's go get those grants! 💪💙

📣 Have questions about your PTA’s 990? We’re here to help!Join Florida PTA for Virtual Office Hours TODAY at 7:00 PM ET ...
10/13/2026

📣 Have questions about your PTA’s 990? We’re here to help!

Join Florida PTA for Virtual Office Hours TODAY at 7:00 PM ET for support, guidance, and answers to your 990 questions.

Whether you’re unsure where to start or just need a little clarification, stop by and get the help you need!

💻 Join us tonight at 7 PM ET! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86013251218?pwd=aaaD82qAfATruzyf8PKVhLH25kAtgE.1

Today, we proudly recognize Maria Norton, a Cuban and Spanish Florida PTA leader from Homestead in Miami-Dade County.Mar...
10/13/2026

Today, we proudly recognize Maria Norton, a Cuban and Spanish Florida PTA leader from Homestead in Miami-Dade County.

Maria currently serves as Florida PTA Secretary, continuing a remarkable 24-year PTA journey that has included leadership at the local, council, regional, and state levels. She has served as a local-unit president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary; Miami-Dade County Council president; South Region Representative; and Florida PTA board member.

Maria made history as the first Cuban president of the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs (MDCC), an organization serving the community since 1923. As the daughter of Cuban immigrants, she honors her parents’ sacrifices by working to create opportunities for every child and family.

A public-school speech-language pathologist, Maria is especially passionate about advocating for children with diverse needs and families whose voices often go unheard. Her service has also included Scouting, youth soccer programs supporting migrant children, and parent leadership within agricultural education.

💙 “I PTA because I want to make a difference in the lives of children and families, especially those whose voices are often unheard, and I believe in the power of parents, educators, and communities working together to create change.”

Thank you, Maria, for honoring your heritage through service and opening doors for others!

Our next Leadership Huddle will be held Monday, October 12th 2026, at 7:00 PM ET via Zoom. Leadership Huddles will be he...
10/12/2026

Our next Leadership Huddle will be held Monday, October 12th 2026, at 7:00 PM ET via Zoom. Leadership Huddles will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM ET.

Registration Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KvNXJhXISW-gZRjXTjaf6w #/registration

As members and leaders of a local unit, I encourage you to join us whenever your schedule allows, but more importantly, to share each month with your fellow PTA/PTSA leaders.

Thank you for your continued leadership and your commitment to being All In for Florida’s children and families. I look forward to seeing many of you as we begin this new tradition together.

Today, we proudly recognize Izzabella Wilson, a multiracial youth leader from Jacksonville who proudly represents her Bo...
10/12/2026

Today, we proudly recognize Izzabella Wilson, a multiracial youth leader from Jacksonville who proudly represents her Bolivian and Uruguayan heritage while using her voice to advocate for students and champion the arts.

Izzabella serves as the Youth Member on the Florida PTA Board of Directors and as Cultural Arts/Reflections Chair for the Duval County Council of PTAs. She now represents Florida on National Parent Teacher Association Membership Committee, bringing an important youth perspective to membership and engagement at the national level.

Named the 2024 Florida PTA Student Advocate Award recipient, Izzabella has brought a meaningful student perspective into spaces where young people are not always represented. She works to ensure students are not simply spoken about but are invited to participate, lead, and advocate for themselves.

A past National PTA Reflections winner, Izzabella understands firsthand how the arts can amplify student voices, inspire creativity, and create meaningful change. Now studying dance and psychology at Jacksonville University, she continues to combine her passion for the arts with her commitment to service.

💙 “I PTA because I want to support, empower, and inspire students through meaningful action.”

Thank you, Izzabella, for elevating youth voices, advancing the arts, and demonstrating the difference young leaders can make!

Today, Florida PTA honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day by celebrating the histories, cultures, resilience, and contributions ...
10/12/2026

Today, Florida PTA honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day by celebrating the histories, cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

We encourage families to learn together, seek out Indigenous voices, and help children appreciate the diverse communities that shape our world. Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.

Florida PTA offices are open today.

Today, we proudly recognize Alicia McGee, a Puerto Rican PTA leader from Dunedin and President of the Pinellas County Co...
10/11/2026

Today, we proudly recognize Alicia McGee, a Puerto Rican PTA leader from Dunedin and President of the Pinellas County Council PTA.

For 15 years, Alicia has poured her heart into PTA advocacy, working to improve the lives of marginalized children throughout Pinellas County, especially those who feel invisible, overlooked, or unheard.

Her commitment to belonging is deeply personal. Growing up between her Puerto Rican and Irish families, Alicia often felt that she was not fully accepted by either side and did not completely belong in either world. That experience shaped her determination to create spaces where every child feels valued and included.

As the mother of a child with disabilities, Alicia has become a fierce advocate for her son and for other children who need someone to recognize their strengths, understand their needs, and stand beside them. Her leadership reflects the belief that identity, background, or ability should never be a barrier to belonging.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Alicia honors the Puerto Rican heritage that taught her to fight for inclusion, for her son and every child who has ever felt they did not fit in.

💙 “I PTA because all children deserve to be heard.”

Thank you, Alicia, for 15 years of courageous advocacy and for helping every child know they belong!

Today, we proudly recognize IIka Richardson, a Puerto Rican PTA leader, educator, and passionate advocate from Orlando i...
10/10/2026

Today, we proudly recognize IIka Richardson, a Puerto Rican PTA leader, educator, and passionate advocate from Orlando in Orange County.

Ilka currently serves as Legislative Chair for the Orange County Council of PTA and is involved with Palmetto Elementary PTA. Her council leadership journey has also included serving as Vice President of Organization.

Throughout her years of service, Ilka has worked to ensure students have a voice and meaningful opportunities to participate in advocacy. She has helped students travel to Tallahassee, where they can experience civic engagement firsthand and learn that their perspectives matter.

Ilka is especially committed to reaching historically underrepresented students and addressing barriers affecting ESOL students and families. Through relationship-building, intentional outreach, and advocacy, she creates opportunities for students and families to become informed, engaged, and empowered.

As both an educator and PTA leader, Ilka understands that small actions can create lasting change for children and their communities.

💙 “I PTA because every child needs to be seen, heard, and taught that small actions leave a lasting impact.”

Thank you, Ilka, for empowering students, strengthening family engagement, and advocating for every child!

🎨✨ Celebrating our talented Florida PTA Reflections students!On September 28, the City of Weston recognized nine incredi...
10/09/2026

🎨✨ Celebrating our talented Florida PTA Reflections students!

On September 28, the City of Weston recognized nine incredible students for earning state-level awards in the 2025–26 Florida PTA Reflections program! 🏆

Representing Gator Run Elementary PTA, Indian Trace Elementary PTA, Falcon Cove Middle PTSA, Tequesta Trace Middle PTSA, and Cypress Bay High PTSA, these students created original works inspired by last year’s theme, “I Belong.” Their entries advanced from the local level all the way to the state level, standing out among more than 900 submissions from across Florida! 💙💛

Congratulations to these students and to everyone who participated in Reflections last year. We are continually inspired by your creativity, talent, and hard work! 👏🎭🎨📸🎶

Ready to create this year? Explore the 2026–27 Reflections theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” and learn how to participate at FloridaPTA.org/Reflections-Art-Program.

Today, we proudly recognize Celita Wilson, a Bolivian and Uruguayan PTA leader from Jacksonville and President of the Du...
10/09/2026

Today, we proudly recognize Celita Wilson, a Bolivian and Uruguayan PTA leader from Jacksonville and President of the Duval County Council of PTAs.

Celita is making history as the first Hispanic president in the Council’s 100-year history—an important milestone representing greater visibility, inclusion, and opportunity for Hispanic families and leaders throughout Duval County.

Her service extends far beyond her council presidency. Celita serves as Florida PTA’s Hispanic Outreach Co-Chair. Nationally, she serves on National Parent Teacher Association Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee. She also chairs the DCPS Area 14 Advisory Council.

Her leadership journey has included serving as a local-unit president, council vice president, parent leader, family-engagement liaison, and commissioner on Florida’s Education Practices Commission.

Celita keeps diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the forefront of her work, creating spaces where families, volunteers, and community partners feel welcomed, respected, and empowered.

💙 “I PTA because I want every child to be represented and to have someone who will speak for them.”

Thank you, Celita, for making history, opening doors for future leaders, and ensuring every child has a voice!

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