EduCurious Interview with Brittany Alexander: Cheering for the Lake Wales Charter School System

In a dynamic and heartfelt interview, Brittany Alexander shines as a passionate and visionary leader dedicated to serving the youth of Lake Wales. As an assistant principal transitioning to Bok Academy North and the co-founder of Fury Elite Athletics, Alexander's work is driven by a deep commitment to giving back to the community that shaped her. Her journey from teaching deputies at the Sheriff's office to becoming a school administrator is fueled by her faith and the mantra of investing her talents where she was raised.Alexander's leadership philosophy is one she describes as "warm strict," blending strong accountability with genuine love and connection. She believes in empowering those around her, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can grow as a leader. This is powerfully demonstrated through Fury Elite Athletics, a program born from a personal need for her daughter that has blossomed into a multi-sport organization. Through it, Alexander develops the "whole child," teaching athletes that academic success and strong character are just as important as performance on the field.A fervent believer in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, Alexander advocates for its ability to cultivate curious, hard-working, and analytical thinkers. Looking to the future of Lake Wales schools, she is a champion for increased collaboration and building bridges between the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Her goal is to create a seamless, supportive system where every student has the foundation they need to succeed. With an open-minded and innovative spirit, Alexander stands as an inspiring force, dedicated to making her community better one student at a time.Subscribe so you’ll see the episodes when they drop! https://www.youtube.com/@Edu.Curious.Podcasts?sub_confirmation=1Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just EduCurious, join the community as we explore various educational topics and learn from each other. Be SocialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Edu.Curious.Podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EduCuriousPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49IJd6WG083nXhZeQWt2hk?si=300fba40fb83456c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educurious-pods/id1798666772 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edu.curious.podcasts/ Email: [email protected] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@educuriouspods