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Meet Your 2023-2024 CLAS President-Elect
Dr. Michelle Washington currently serves as the Director of Human Resources for Lee County Schools. Her extensive educational background is a testament to her commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership from Walden University earned in 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Education in Library Media from Alabama State University in 1999, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Troy University in 1995.
With over two decades of remarkable professional experience, Dr. Washington has consistently demonstrated leadership and unwavering dedication to her educational pursuits. Since 2005, she has been the director of human resources for Lee County Schools. Prior to this position, she served as the system test coordinator/curriculum coordinator for Lee County Schools from 2002 to 2005, and as a library media specialist at Loachapoka High School within the same district from 1998 to 2002. Dr. Washington’s early career began as an elementary teacher at Macon County Schools from 1996 to 1998, followed by a role as a first grade teacher at Lake County Schools in Florida, from 1995 to 1996.
Dr. Washington’s dedication to professional development and her active involvement in various educational organizations exemplify her commitment to elevating education in Alabama. As a CLAS member since 2005, she has continuously contributed to the growth and advancement of the organization’s mission. Her influential role as President of the Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators from 2017 to 2019 further showcases her leadership capabilities. Additionally, Dr. Washington has been a devoted member of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators since 2005, the Alabama Association of School Business Officials since 2019, and the Society of Human Resource Management since 2020. Her long-standing commitment to education is also reflected in her membership with AEA/NEA since 1996 and her role as President of the Lee County Education Association from 2001 to 2022.
