Amanda Schraner

Accomplished and award-winning military spouse leader with a deep commitment to empowering military families and strengthening community bonds. Recognized as the 2022 United States Space Force Joan A. Orr Spouse of the Year for exceptional leadership and dedication. Combines extensive experience in family advocacy, mentorship, and program management with a proven ability to navigate complex systems and champion support for diverse populations. A strategic and compassionate leader driven to foster resilience and create impactful change within the military community.

A proactive and entrepreneurial leader dedicated to the military community; founded a homeschooling co-op to connect families, launched a successful tutoring LLC to provide educational support, and serves as a heavily involved Key Spouse Liaison to enhance the well-being and readiness of hundreds of service members and their families.

• Florida Educator Certification
• Google IT Support Professional
• Helping People Skills (OU)

• Key Spouse Mentor, United States Air Force, 2021-03-01, Present, Championed family readiness and morale by serving as a trusted advisor and primary support liaison for over 500 military families., Selected by leadership to provide mentorship, guidance, and crisis support, effectively bridging the gap between families and the command structure., Orchestrated multi-channel communication campaigns using social media, email newsletters, and print materials to promote community resources and unit engagement., Forged strategic partnerships with executive leadership to advocate for and resolve critical issues affecting military families' well-being.
• Education Advocate (IEPs/504s), Self-Employed, 2023-06-01, 2026-12-01, Applied advanced advocacy and mediation skills to represent students in special education proceedings across 12 school districts, skills directly transferable to advocating for military families., Managed a complex caseload, providing strategic guidance and support to clients navigating bureaucratic educational systems.
• Education Tutor, Self-Employed, 2023-06-01, Present, Honed skills in mentorship and individualized support by developing customized learning plans and providing one-on-one academic guidance.
• ESE Resource Teacher, Brevard County Schools, Viera, FL, 2021-04-01, 2022-01-01, Ensured strict compliance with state and district regulations while managing 80 Individual Education Plans (IEPs), demonstrating high-level administrative and organizational skills., Cultivated strong, collaborative relationships with students, parents, and school staff to achieve shared objectives.
• Family Advocacy Program Assistant, 1st American Systems and Services LLC, Upper Marlboro, MD, 2018-12-01, 2019-12-01, Gained foundational knowledge of Air Force Instructions and Regulations governing family support programs., Prepared and presented statistical reports and program data at base leadership meetings, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

• Master of Human Relations, Oklahoma University, Norman, OK
• Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

• Awarded 2022 United States Space Force Joan A. Orr Spouse of the Year
• Elected President, Space Coast Military Spouses Group (2022-2023)
• Appointed Key Spouse, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron (2021)