Awards

Susan Phan is receiving the Director’s Achievement Award for supporting the successful completion of over 50 GADRRS agreements with Florida school districts.

GADRRS is our Center-developed, comprehensive Data Sharing Agreement. By entering into DSAs with districts, the Lastinger Center gains valuable access to secure education data that is relevant to understanding the efficacy of our professional learning programs and statewide initiatives.

DSAs increase our ability to identify eligible students for New Worlds Reading, and understand the effectiveness of the Florida Tutoring Advantage.  Susan has worked closely with the executive leadership team, general counsel within districts and the University of Florida Provost’s Office to carry these agreements through to execution.

The IT team (Christian Tang, Culann Keough, John Smith, Ishaan Patel, Leo Cherevko and Aelly Alwardi) has been instrumental in advancing the Lastinger Center’s operations.

They ensure associates have reliable, updated technology and have streamlined processes for efficiency. Their proactive communication and responsiveness make them invaluable, especially in supporting remote associates and major events like the LAX meeting.

Beyond troubleshooting, they’ve upgraded software and systems, improved conference room technology, and provided seamless support for meetings. Their professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to excellence have significantly enhanced productivity and connectivity across the Center. For these reasons, they are highly deserving of the Director’s Achievement Award.