BOARD EXPERIENCE

Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education | January 2018 - Present (Elected Position) The Atlanta Board of Education establishes and approves the policies that govern the Atlanta Public Schools system. Our board consists of nine members, representing six geographical districts and three at-large districts.

  • Budget Committee, 2018, 2019, Chair 2020 - present
  • Accountability Committee, Member 2020 - present
  • Audit Committee, Member 2018 - 2019

Atlanta Youth Rugby, Executive Board Member | October 2021 - Present
Atlanta Youth Rugby is led by a committed team of volunteers and paid professionals. Led by CEO Anton Forbes-Roberts, the club has grown from 35 players to over 2200 since 2014. As rugby grows even more in Atlanta with our new Community and Competitive programs, we are partnering with community leaders and our new pro rugby team to create lasting positive change for Atlanta's girls and boys.

Invest Atlanta, Board of Directors | April 2019 - April 2023 (Appointed Position)
Invest Atlanta is the official economic development authority for the City of Atlanta. Its purpose is to strengthen Atlanta’s economy and global competitiveness to create increased opportunity and prosperity for the people of Atlanta.

  • Economic Development Committee, Chair 2019 - 2022
  • TAD Committee, Member 2019 - 2023

Georgia School Board Association, Board of Directors | August 2020 - June 2023
The mission of the Georgia School Boards Association is to ensure excellence in the governance of local school systems by providing leadership, advocacy and services, and by representing the collective resolve of Georgia’s elected boards of education.

  • Governmental Operational Committee 2023
Michelle Olympiadis

PUBLICATIONS

Atlanta Public Schools - School Bus Safety
Knowing that the school bus is the safest way to transport students to and from school, I supported APS Department of Transportation by participating in this public service announcement.

Opportunity School District (OSD)
In early 2015 Governor Deal laid out his plan for a state-run school district. Its purpose was to take over failing schools. I joined the advocacy efforts to ​"​Vote NO​"​ to the OSD Legislation – SB 133 and SR 287 - by writing an op-ed that was featured in the AJC’s Get Schooled and participating in the following video.​ The amendment did not pass.​

Extended Day
During the 2014 budget process, rather than APS expanding the extended day schedule program into all elementary schools, equity and money are reasons the district cited to end the program at some local schools. Here is a letter that I wrote to the Board of Education explaining why I was not in agreement.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

From the time Michelle was a preschool room parent, she has been engaged as an active parent, volunteer, and leader to support schools and great experiences for students.

In the last fifteen years, her roles have included:

President, Morningside Elementary School (MES) Parent Teacher Association (PTA), 2015 - 2017

  • Facilitated over 500 parents, teachers and administrators on policies, programming and budgeting that support MES, a 2017 US Green Ribbon School and a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School; Conducted executive board and general meetings.

Vice-President of Communication, Georgia PTA, 2016 - 2017

  • District 10 Representative for statewide organization for parents, teachers and administrators.

Member, State Advisory Panel (SAP), Georgia Department of Education, 2015 - Present

  • As an appointed stakeholder, I am part of a group that assists the state special education department in addressing and advising on a variety of special education issues. The SAP is comprised of representatives from public and private agencies, parents, persons with disabilities, educators and administrators.

Member, Student Success Stakeholder Committee, Georgia Department of Education, 2015 - 2017

  • Appointed participant in the US Department of Education initiative through the Office of Special Education Programs.
  • Our committee is developing a State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) that includes a multi-year focus on improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
Grady High School Cluster Advisory, Atlanta Public Schools, 2016 - 2017

Inman Middle School Go Team, Atlanta Public Schools, 2015 - 2017

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Atlanta Public Schools, 2014 - 2017

  • Guide stakeholders on maximizing education outcomes and achievement throughout the district

Principal Selection Committee Tier 3 - Morningside Elementary School, 2015

Principal Selection Committee Tier 3 - Inman Middle School, 2016