Why I Started this Blog

First, I'll provide a little background information.  Besides my family (immediate, extended and dogs), I am most passionate about public education.  Those who know me have most certainly endured a conversation or two that either went on way too long or never should have started in the first place!  

I was educated in Philadelphia Public Schools and am now guiding my two boys through their own Pittsburgh Public School experiences.  This has proven to be a most challenging job, in the midst of monumental education reform coupled with a financial crisis, and one I haven't taken lightly.  

My experiences of the last 5 years; as a parent, advocate, activist, and volunteer, nourished my desire to gather knowledge and use my voice to shape the future of public education in the US.  

This blog then, is a way for me to share the information I gather daily (from wonderful education bloggers, writers and researchers) and hopefully spark mindful discussion for its readers.  

Thanks for reading! Pamela