Shana Rafalski
Assistant Director, Tutoring Program
Dr. Shana Rafalski has dedicated the past 3 decades to leadership in public education. She has built a reputation for maintaining high expectations while working collaboratively to solve problems, meet goals and engage in systems building. She is an action-oriented leader who believes in the immense potential of each student as a leader and learner. Her adaptability and resolve has derived partly from being part of a military family, experiencing educational systems around the country first hand and adapting to new cultures and environments. These experiences have contributed to a commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities that enable success for all students.
Prior to relocating to the University of Florida, Dr. Rafalski’s most recent role was as Chief of Staff for the Clark County School District following a notable career in Florida. She has also served as Assistant Superintendent for the Educational Choices and Innovation Department in the School District of Osceola County, Executive Director for Elementary Education for Pinellas County Schools and Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Orange County Public Schools.
In her new role as Assistant Director for the Florida Tutoring Advantage program at the Lastinger Center for Learning, Dr. Rafalski is eager to leverage her extensive experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader to support students, staff, and instructional leaders with a focus on solutions and service.