Building Brighter Futures with Marcia Andrews on Literacy, Mental Heath and Equity in Education

In this episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. Rachel Docekal and Dr. John Dyben welcome longtime educator and community leader Marcia Andrews. A proud Palm Beach County native and four-time elected member of the Palm Beach County School Board, Mrs. Andrews shares her journey through nearly five decades in education, starting as a teacher and rising to the role of Chief of Human Resources before joining the School Board in 2010.

Listeners will hear how her unwavering commitment to equity, literacy, and opportunity has shaped generations of students, particularly in underserved communities. From helping build three new schools in the Glades to launching the Glades Career Readiness Roundtable, Mrs. Andrews speaks about the importance of early literacy, mental health services in schools, and access to vocational and technical education. She also shares insights from her role as Chair of the Council of the Great City Schools and her collaboration with national education leaders.

With heart, humor, and hope, Marcia Andrews reminds us of the power of showing up for kids and families—every day, in every zip code. Don’t miss this conversation with one of Palm Beach County’s most beloved and impactful public servants.

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