Michael Strader

Charter School Associates was established by Mike Strader, a life-long educator and business man with involvement in over fifty charter school start-ups. Mr. Strader is a former teacher, coach, Headmaster and university administrator. He founded the Center for American Free Enterprise at Jacksonville University and the Center for Education Entrepreneurs at the Tallahassee-based, James Madison Institute — A Foundation for Florida’s Future, two national education related organizations.

As Executive Director of the Center for Education Entrepreneurs, Mike organized Florida’s first state-wide workshop to assist first year operators (Survival Training for Charter Operators) and developed the first “How-To” guide for Florida charter developers (The Florida Charter School Planning Guide). He has presented at national and state conferences including the National Association of Educators in Private Practice, The National Charter School Conference and the Florida Charter School Conference.