Dr. Taka S. Mays

I am the Program Coordinator for the Educational Leadership: Intern to Excellence Partnership Program (ELITE) in the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology. I collaborate with St. Lucie Public Schools, Martin County Schools, Okeechobee County School District, and The School District of Osceola County Leadership Development Teams to help cultivate the next generation of school leaders.

In addition to my Program Coordinator position at Florida Atlantic University, I have 20+ years of professional educational experiences that include adjunct teaching at Florida State University, classroom teaching in grades 2-5, elementary school assistant principal and principal roles within Florida.

As Program Coordinator and Clinical Instructor, I vow to continue the excellence of the ELITE Partnership Program through collaborative planning and innovative thinking!