About AUTUMN
Autumn Garick was elected to the Seminole County School Board in 2022 and has dedicated her service to one guiding principle: every decision must put students first.
A product of teachers who saw potential in her long before she saw it in herself, Autumn knows the power of public education to change lives. That belief carried her into a lifelong career in storytelling, theater, and literacy, and ultimately brought her and her husband, Bob, to Seminole County in 2001 for one reason: the schools. Their three daughters thrived at Lawton Elementary, Jackson Heights Middle, and Oviedo High School and each recently earned master’s degrees in Technical Theatre Design and Production, Speech and Language Pathology, and Media Studies and Production.
Before joining the board, Autumn spent nearly two decades working in close to 200 schools and libraries across Central Florida as the co-founder of Tales Two Tell, an educational theater company that used performance and storytelling to spark children’s love of language and learning. Her deep connection to classrooms and educators gives her a firsthand understanding of what students and teachers need to succeed.
On the School Board, Autumn has strengthened transparency in library materials, expanded early-literacy initiatives, and supported innovative programs like the Student Success Express, a mobile registration and family resource hub that brings services directly into neighborhoods. She is known as a responsive, accessible board member who serves as a bridge between parents, teachers, administrators, and district leadership.
Autumn is committed to sustaining Seminole County’s “A” rating by expanding advanced coursework, growing career-tech and aerospace pathways, strengthening student safety and mental health support, and protecting the arts and theater programs that shaped her own childhood. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to discover their voice, pursue their passions, and reach their fullest potential.
Autumn is running for re-election to continue building strong schools where students thrive, families feel supported, and opportunity is within reach for every child in Seminole County.
PRIORITIES
Student Success & Sustaining Academic Excellence
Autumn will continue to build on Seminole County Public Schools’ strong academic performance, including sustained “A” ratings, top regional and statewide rankings, and record-setting outcomes, while expanding access to advanced coursework and career pathways that prepare students for college and careers, while ensuring schools remain safe, welcoming, and supportive for every student.
Community Trust With Parents, Educators & School Leaders
Autumn believes strong schools are built on strong relationships. As a board member, she has earned trust by being a bridge - someone families can call when they need help, someone who listens, responds, and connects parents, administrators, and teachers with the right solutions. She will continue strengthening communication, transparency, and collaboration so families feel supported, and every child’s needs are understood.
Protecting & Expanding Theater,
Arts & Creative Learning
Autumn’s own life was shaped by theater and the arts, and she knows how creativity builds confidence, communication skills, and joy in learning. She will champion continued funding and support for arts, music, theater, and storytelling programs so students have diverse opportunities to explore their talents and express themselves.
Expanding Career-Tech Partnerships
& Real-World Learning
Autumn supports strategic investments in workforce-aligned programs like the Space Florida partnership, which brings aerospace certification, internships, and industry exposure to high schools. These initiatives help students graduate career-ready in high-demand fields.
Strengthening Literacy
& Early Learning
As a lifelong storyteller and former early-literacy educator, Autumn is committed to expanding programs that help children develop strong reading foundations. She supports innovative districtwide initiatives like U-FLI (University of Florida Learning Institute), classroom literacy support, and family-resource efforts that ensure every child has the tools to become a confident reader.
Teacher Recruitment,
Retention, & Support
Recognizing that strong teachers are the backbone of student success, Autumn advocates for competitive pay, enhanced professional development, and policies that help educators thrive and remain in Seminole County classrooms.
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