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Meet Your 2024-2025 CLAS President
CLAS proudly welcomes Dr. Michelle L. Washington as the 2024-2025 CLAS President. Dr. Washington, currently serving as the Director of Human Resources for Lee County Schools, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to educational leadership.
Dr. Washington’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Troy University in 1995, followed by a Master of Education in Library Media from Alabama State University in 1999. She earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership from Walden University in 2017, demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional growth.
Her career in education spans nearly three decades, starting as a first-grade teacher in Lake County Schools, Florida, and an elementary education teacher in Macon County Schools. Dr. Washington then transitioned to the role of Library Media Specialist at Loachapoka High School in Lee County, where she served from 1998 to 2002. She further honed her administrative skills as the System Test Coordinator and Curriculum Coordinator for Lee County Schools before assuming her current role as Director of Human Resources in 2005.
An active member of CLAS since 2005, Dr. Washington has been an integral part of numerous professional organizations. She served as President of the Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators from 2017 to 2019 and has been a member of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators and the Alabama Association of School Business Officials. Her involvement extends to the Society of Human Resource Management, where she has been a member since 2020, and the Alabama Education Association/National Education Association since 1996.
Dr. Washington’s commitment to her community is evident through her longstanding participation in the Lee County Education Association, where she served as President from 2001 to 2022. Additionally, she is an active choir member at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Tuskegee Optimist Club since 2020.
Dr. Washington’s dedication to service extends beyond her professional life. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she has held leadership roles, including 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President of the Tuskegee Alumnae Chapter. Her engagement in various community and professional organizations showcases her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others.
As Dr. Michelle L. Washington steps into her role as CLAS President, her extensive experience, passion for education, and dedication to service will undoubtedly inspire and lead the organization towards new heights. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make in the upcoming year.
