Michael T. (“Mike”) Barrett, Esq. joined the staff of the Conference in 2020. He serves as a professional resource person for the Conference in education matters; coordinates, monitors and advocates issues relating to governmental programs affecting Florida Catholic schools, their administrators, faculty and pupils; represents Catholic education at the state level in Florida and in coordination with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) at the federal level; represents the Conference with the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (FAANS); and maintains relationships with various school-choice organizations and special needs groups.