Simmie Raiford

Consultant
Tallahassee
Year joined the firm: 
2005
Education: 
Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Florida State University, 2004
Expertise: 
School- and district-level administrative training, human resources, and fiscal management

Dr. Raiford has conducted human resources management development (HRMD) audits to review school district compliance with policies on administrator training, selection, and appraisal; developed an HRMD handbook; served as a district representative on both instructional and non-instructional collective bargaining teams; and coordinated a district-level training program for aspiring school principals. Her duties have also included administering a new teacher induction program and providing instructional and administrative training on such topics as diversity, professional ethics, strategic planning, and employee appraisal.