FY24 A.I. If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
Panelists will share their lessons learned from experiences in the role of school business administrators. They will also answer questions from session participants to provide advice, guidance, and/or support as we all deal with our increasingly challenging jobs.
Susan Bottan
Director of Finance and Operations
Wayland Public Schools
Susan Bottan returned to Wayland Public Schools in July, 2023 to begin her 8th year as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Wayland Public Schools following a 2-year engagement as Director of Finance and Operations for the Reading Public Schools. Susan began her School Business Official career in 1998 following 16 years working in the roles of manufacturing analyst and marketing and development director for private and public corporations. Susan began her career as a public school official in 1998 for Lexington Public Schools. Over the years, Susan has been privileged to also serve within the Lincoln and Marlborough Public Schools. Susan is the current Vice President of MASBO. Susan has earned undergraduate degrees in education and early childhood development from Lesley University, MS in child development and child care studies from Boston University (Wheelock College), and MBA from Simmons University.
Richelle Embree
Assistant Director of Financial Operations
Needham Public Schools
John W. Ferris
Retired
Hingham Public Schools
Jennifer Prendergast
Director of Finance
South Coast Educational Collaborative
Michael MacMillan (Moderator)
School Business Manager
Monomoy Regional School District
Michael MacMillan is currently the Business Manager for the Monomoy Regional School District. He previously held the same position in the Cohasset Public Schools and Wareham Public Schools. Prior to entering school finance, Michael worked in school technology, national government finance and policy, and management consulting.