District 3, Dr. Laura Edler
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Doctorate degree (Ed.D) Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Management, University of West Florida. Pensacola. FL Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S), Curriculum and Instruction, University of West Florida. Pensacola, FL Post-secondary: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Booker T. Washington Vocational School of Practical Nursing. Pensacola, FL Secondary: Booker T. Washington Junior/Senior High. Pensacola, FL Elementary: St. Joseph Catholic School. Pensacola, FL
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Dr. Edler is a native Pensacolian. She is a widow, the parent of one biological son, Michael and six adopted children before she was 25 years old; her nieces and nephews, Barbara, Rosa Lee, Nathalia, Step, Debra and Nathan. Dr. Edler’s role as an advocate for children began with the special academic and medical needs of two of her children. Dr. Edler’s husband, Norman died in 2011 Dr. Edler has always had a passion for quality education, instilled in her by her mother, Estella, who could not read or write, and as demonstrated in her ability to fulfill her role as a parent, work full time and complete her education at the same time. She has a passion for the value of a quality education for all children of Escambia County regardless of their life situations or circumstances. Dr. Edler will work diligently toward assuring that children will have a fair and just opportunity to reach their individual potential. Dr. Edler developed and implemented the District One Medical Foster Care Program. She worked on a committee to develop the program statewide. Prior to employment at the University Of West Florida, Department of Social Work, Dr. Edler retired from the Florida Department of Health. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with children and their families in various capacities. |
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Assistant Professor, University of West Florida, Department of Social Work District I Medical Foster Care Program Coordinator, Florida Department of Health Foster Parent Trainer/Foster Home Licensing Counselor, Florida Department of Children and Families Financial Aid Information Facilitator, Pensacola Jr. College. Learning Lab Instructor, Pensacola Jr. College. Licensed Practical Nurse, Sacred Heart Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Magnolia Nursing Home, Personnel Pool Home Health, and Mt. Lily Day Care Center Child Development Specialist, Lakeview Center Social Worker/Community Outreach, St. Joseph Community Center |
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Elected Escambia School Board Representative 2018 |
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Member: St. Joseph Catholic Church Member: Knights of St. Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary. Diamond Life Member: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Member: NWF Democratic Women Committee Member: NWF Institute for Women in Politic Member: NAACP Member: Movement for Change Member: Shannytown Committee for Progressive Change |
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