2015-2016 Application Form

PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

2015-2016 APPLICATION FORM

EPFP Fellows:  develop a broadened understanding of the public policy process and the various aspects of education policy;  enhance their communication and decision making skills;  strengthen their capacity for leadership; and  expand their network of professional colleagues.

THE EDUCATION POLICY eplc AND LEADERSHIP CENTER Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program

The Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) is a professional development program for individuals whose work record reflects strong leadership abilities and a concern for issues important to children and education. The Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored by: Participants in the Fellowship Program hold full -time positions in diverse organizations at the The Education Policy and Leadership Center local, state, and national levels. 800 North Third Street, Suite 408 Harrisburg, PA 17102 The program is available in Pennsylvania (717) 260-9900 www.eplc.org through The Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC). The nationally recognized Ron Cowell, President

EPFP was established more than 50 years ago E-mail: [email protected] by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) in Washington, DC. IEL continues to Mattie Robinson, Fellowship Program Coordinator support the program in the District of Columbia E-mail: [email protected] and through its network of state affiliates. For more information and to request additional applications, please call (717) 260-9900 or e-mail How is the EPFP different from other Mattie Robinson at [email protected]. professional development programs?

Enrollment is limited. Please apply early. EPFP is supported by a national and state network of resource people and peers who have a track record of accomplishment in research, policy development, and effective practice in education, child development, and human services.

In addition, a unique partnership with the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania provides EPFP Fellows with training in strategic leadership concepts.

The EPFP provides a comprehensive approach to knowledge and skill-building with a two-day opening retreat, nine full-day seminars in Harrisburg, one regional leadership forum, and one national policy seminar during a ten-month period.

THE EDUCATION POLICY eplc AND LEADERSHIP CENTER The Education Policy Fellowship Program brings together a diverse cohort of professionals from education, government, military, human services, business, and community

organizations. You are invited to apply if you have:  A track record of making things happen – inside and across agencies/organizations.  A full-time professional position and substantive work experience.  A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.  The endorsement and financial support of your employing organization.

EPFP Class of 2014-2015  A commitment to personal and professional development.

This program has been invaluable in my growth as What is my commitment if I am accepted as an EPFP Fellow? an educational leader. It has pushed me beyond my  Participate in a two-day opening retreat and nine full-day comfort zone, helped me hone skills for successful seminars in Harrisburg over a ten-month period. advocacy, and enabled me to strengthen my  Participate in a regional leadership forum (October) and a network. The EPFP has energized me and provided national policy seminar (April). insight to ignite change.  Share your experience and knowledge with other Fellows Dr. Michelle Saylor (EPFP 2014-2015) through presentations, class discussion, and class

Assistant Superintendent , Bellefonte Area School District projects.

 Conduct independent study and research to expand on The Fellowship Program has provided a thorough issues explored in the program. study of education policy and the dynamics of policymaking at the state and federal levels. The How will my organization benefit from my participation in the EPFP? group policy project was a powerful way to apply Employers gain: what I’ve learned from my colleagues in the  Access to a professional development program with a program as well as the state and national experts proven track record. who present during the monthly sessions. This  Better informed, more skillful employees. experience has invigorated me to advocate for all  Employees who are ready to assume more leadership students to have access to a high-quality, well- responsibilities. rounded, and well-funded public education.  Expanded networks that enhance the organization’s ability Ronald Sofo, Ph.D. (EPFP 2014-2015) to access key leaders and decision makers who shape CEO/Principal, City Charter Public High School

policy on behalf of children and education.

As a school board member, it was very enlightening What is my employer’s commitment in supporting my to participate in the program. Hearing and sharing participation? experiences with education professionals gave me a  Provide release time for your participation in the deeper understanding of the education system. The Harrisburg seminars, the regional forum, and the national Fellowship Program is a very worthwhile seminar. experience.  Pay a tuition fee of $2,975 plus all travel-related costs for Chad M. Salsman (EPFP 2014-2015) the regional and national meetings and Harrisburg School Board President, Wyalusing Area School District seminars.

The Fellowship Program has provided me a deep (If the applicant’s schedule or budget will not enable understanding about how policy affects and participation in the April 2016 national policy seminar, a influences education. The EPFP content, presenters, slightly discounted tuition rate may be available for the and opportunities to network have served as program without the national elements. Contact Ron valuable learning experiences and I would Cowell at EPLC for details.) encourage others who are interested in the Does participation in the EPFP qualify for Act 48 and SBA credits? education and policy world connection to  The EPFP is not an approved Act 48 credit provider. participate in this program.  EPLC is approved to provide State Board of Accountancy Christine Anne Royce, Ed.D. (EPFP 2014-2015) Professor and Chairperson, Department of Teacher Education (SBA) credit to certified public accountants through Shippensburg University December 31, 2015, and will apply to be a credit provider for sessions held in winter and spring 2016. Pennsylvania EPFP 2015-2016 Seminar Calendar SESSION LOCATIONS The EPFP has truly expanded Opening Retreat: Radisson Hotel Harrisburg my toolkit of resources and Regional Leadership Forum: Gettysburg Battlefield and U.S. Army War College (Carlisle) contacts to use in my advocacy Monthly Seminars: PA Association of School Administrators’ Headquarters, Harrisburg IEL Washington Policy Seminar: Washington, DC work as a local union leader Day at the State Capitol: PA Department of Education/State Capitol and advocate for the Graduation: Radisson Hotel Harrisburg community and students my DATE SEMINAR TOPICS Association’s members serve. Opening Retreat Setting the Stage Jolene Vitalos (EPFP 2013-2014) Part 1 . Introduction to the EPFP Teacher and President Thursday, September 17 . Changes in Society, Demography, and Education Bethlehem Education Association 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm . Politics, Elections, and Public Policy in Pennsylvania . Intersection of Local-State-Federal Policymaking Coming from a post-secondary . Overview of Key Education Policy Issues technical school, I have a vested Opening Retreat Making Public Policy in Pennsylvania Part 2 . Fundamentals of Education Policymaking interest in K-12 education Friday, September 18 . Policy Players and the Process policy as we take school 8:30 am - 3:00 pm . Roles of the State Board of Education and IRRC graduates and mold them into . Role of Research in Education Policy tomorrow’s technicians. Getting . Roles of School Districts and School Boards to know the K-12 school Regional Leadership Forum, Lessons in Leadership on the Gettysburg Battlefield administrators, education Part 1 . A Joint Activity with Fellows from D.C., MA, MI, NY, and OH Thursday, October 8 . Guided tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield with Focus on Strategic advocates, educators, and 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Decisions that Directed the Actions of Union and Confederate Armies officials who participate in the . Visit to Gettysburg Battlefield Visitors Center and Museum Fellows Program or present to . Travel to Carlisle, Multi-State Networking Reception, and the group has given me great Pennsylvania EPFP Dinner insights into how education Regional Leadership Forum, Lessons in Strategic Leadership from U.S. Army War College Faculty Part 2 . A Joint Activity with Fellows from D.C., MA, MI, NY, and OH policy works and can be Friday, October 9 . Leadership Lessons Learned from Gettysburg influenced. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm . Leadership and Managing Change Greg Null (EPFP 2013-2014) . Strategic Thinking for Leaders Director of Education Session 1 Leadership and Ethics Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Friday, October 23 . Definitions and Characteristics of Ethical Leadership 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Ethical Leadership Challenges in Varied Organizations The opportunity to network . Leaders as Change Agents in Public Education with top education Session 2 Ready for Success in College, Career, and Citizenship Friday, November 13 . Nurturing an Educated Citizenry and Educated Workforce professionals is not one to be 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Early Education missed. Highly qualified . Ready for Success—21st Century Skills panelists present about K-12, . The Arts, Museums, Libraries, and Lifelong Learning Higher Education, and Session 3 A Changing Education Environment Government Affairs as they Friday, December 4 . Pennsylvania’s Changing Demographics 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Adapting to the Needs of Our Diverse Student Population pertain to education in . Preparing, Supporting, and Evaluating Educators Pennsylvania. This program is a . Student Achievement: Standards, Assessment, and Accountability must for education and Session 4 School Choices government leaders across the Friday, January 15 . Vouchers, Charters, Home School, and Public School Choices state. 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Technology and New Opportunities Dr. Erin Carlin (EPFP 2012-2013) . Career and Technical Education Campus President Session 5 P-12 Education Funding Issues YTI Career Institute Friday, February 5 . History and Fundamentals of P-12 Finance in Pennsylvania 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Governor’s Proposed 2016-2017 Education Budget . Budget Challenges for School District Officials From the Gettysburg . State Budget and Revenues: Priorities and Options Battlefield to meeting with Session 6 Postsecondary Education Policy Issues legislative staff on Capitol Friday, March 4 . Governance and Funding of Higher Education Hill, each Fellowship Program 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Postsecondary Education Access, Affordability, and Quality . Linking Education and Workforce Development Policy experience provided a new Session 7 Leadership for Partnerships and Public Advocacy window into some aspect of Thursday, March 31 . Family, School, and Community Partnerships education policy. The 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Collaboration and Building Coalitions culminating group policy . Effective Advocacy: Making an Impact with Elected Officials project brought it all together National Meeting IEL/EPLC Washington Policy Seminar April 13-16 Washington, DC in a powerful way. I will be Session 8 Group Project Reports: Contributing to the Education Policy Agenda revisiting the learning from Friday, May 6 . Washington Policy Seminar Debrief this experience time and time 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Groups Present Project Reports again in the future! Session 9 Day at the State Capitol Rachel Holler, Ed.D. Tuesday, May 17 . Briefings by Key Education Policy Staff (EPFP 2014-2015) 10:00 am - 4:30 pm . Visit Legislative Offices and Present Policy Project Briefings Director of Secondary Education, 9-12 Graduation Graduation and Recognition of Fellows, Sponsors, and Alumni Quakertown Community School Wednesday, June 8 Radisson Hotel Harrisburg District

PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Sponsored by The Education Policy and Leadership Center

2015-2016 APPLICATION FORM

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(If the applicant’s schedule or budget will not enable participation in the April 2016 national policy seminar, a slightly discounted tuition rate may be available for the program without the national elements. Contact Ron Cowell at EPLC for details.) ENDORSEMENT: TO THE SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYING AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE: 2015-2016 Pennsylvania EPFP Fellows are expected to participate in a two-day opening retreat and nine full-day seminars in Harrisburg, one regional leadership forum, and one national policy seminar that brings together Fellows from all EPFP sites. The leadership forum is scheduled for October 8-9, 2015, in Gettysburg, PA and at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. The national policy seminar is scheduled for April 13-16, 2016, in Washington, DC. The program tuition, plus travel-related costs to the leadership forum and the national policy seminar, are paid by the employing agency and/or the Fellow.

Your signature affirms (1) your employee’s release time for full participation in the Fellowship Program and (2) payment of program-related costs, including program fee of $2,975. If you have any questions, please contact Ron Cowell at EPLC, 717-260-9900 or [email protected].

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Enrollment is limited. Please apply early. Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program Past Seminar Speakers

Participants in the EPFP will have the opportunity to interact with many of Pennsylvania’s leaders and education practitioners, who represent a variety of perspectives on education policy issues. Although this is not an all-inclusive list, the following people have been speakers in past EPFP seminars. Titles and organizations listed are the positions the speakers held at the time of their presentations.

Stacey A. Aldrich, Deputy Secretary for Robert Fayfich, Executive Director, Dr. C. Kent McGuire, Dean, the Office of Commonwealth Libraries/ Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Charter College of Education, Temple University State Librarian, Pennsylvania Department Schools Jeff Miller, Budget Analyst, House of Education Arnold Fege, President, Public Advocacy Republican Appropriations Committee Colonel Charles D. Allen, Professor, for Kids Karen Molchanow, Executive Director, Department of Command, Leadership and Michelle Figlar, Executive Director, Pennsylvania State Board of Education Management, U.S. Army War College Pittsburgh Association for the Education Dr. Richard D. Nilsen, Executive Carolyn Angelo, Executive Director, of Young Children Director, Pennsylvania Association of Professional Standards and Practices Dr. Gene Freeman, Superintendent, Supervision and Curriculum Commission Manheim Township School District Development Jodi Askins, Executive Director, Dr. Edward Fuller, Director, Penn State Dr. Hector R. Ortiz, Director of Health Pennsylvania Association for the Center for Education Evaluation and Equity, Pennsylvania Department of Education of Young Children Policy Analysis Health Rusty Baker, Executive Director, PA Dr. Peter H. Garland, Executive Vice Senator Jeffrey Piccola, Chairman of Museums Chancellor, Pennsylvania State System of the Senate Education Committee

Dr. Joseph Bard, Executive Director, PA Higher Education \ Jeremy Plant, Professor, Public Policy Association of Rural and Small Schools Dr. Robert Garraty, Executive Director, Administration, Penn State Harrisburg Gene Barr, President and CEO, PA PA Workforce Investment Board Pamela Price, Director of Board Chamber of Business and Industry Thomas Gentzel, Executive Director, Development Services, Pennsylvania Dr. Brenda J. Becker, Superintendent, National School Boards Association School Boards Association Hempfield School District Karl R. Girton, Chair, Pennsylvania State John T. Pulver, Special Project Joan Benso, President and CEO, Board of Education Consultant, Pennsylvania Association of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Thomas Gluck, Executive Director, Career & Technical Administrators Diane Bosak, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Tim Reeves, Press Secretary to Pennsylvania Commission for Community Units Governor Ridge Colleges Jenny L. Hershour, Managing Director, Pedro A. Rivera, Acting Secretary of Erika Brunelle, Assistant Director of Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania Education, Pennsylvania Department of Government Relations, Pennsylvania Dr. Paula Hess, Former Senior Advisor to Education State Education Association the Pennsylvania House Speaker and Dr. Kathleen Shaw, Deputy Secretary Jim Buckheit, Executive Director, Majority Leader for Postsecondary and Higher Education, Pennsylvania Association of School Jay Himes, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Department of Education Administrators Pennsylvania Association of School Rev. Sandra L. Strauss, Director of Lee Burket, Chief, Bureau of Career and Business Officials Public Advocacy, Pennsylvania Council Technical Education, Pennsylvania Holly Jobe, President, International of Churches Department of Education Society for Technology in Education Representative P. Michael Sturla, Donna Cooper, Secretary of Policy and Larry Jones, President, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania House of Representatives Planning, Office of the Governor Coalition of Public Charter Schools Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski, President, Maureen Cronin, Executive Director, The Mark Lafer, Senior Policy Research Harrisburg Area Community College Arc of Pennsylvania Analyst, Pennsylvania Higher Education Christopher Wakeley, Executive Peter DeCoursey, Bureau Chief, Assistance Agency Director, House Education Committee Capitolwire Marcus S. Lingenfelter, Director of State Thomas Wolf, Chair and CEO, The Wolf Dr. John A. DeFlaminis, Executive Relations, National Science + Math Organization Director, Penn Center for Educational Initiative Rob Wonderling, President and CEO, Leadership, University of Pennsylvania Dr. G. Terry Madonna, Director, Center Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Mark D. DiRocco, Superintendent, for Politics & Public Affairs, Franklin & former PA Senator Lewisburg Area School District Marshall College Michael Wood, Research Director, The Dr. Carolyn C. Dumaresq, Acting Roberta M. Marcus, Master School Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center Secretary of Education, Pennsylvania Board President, Parkland School District Shelly Yanoff, Executive Director, Department of Education John Maurer, State Capital Office Public Citizens for Children and Youth Debbie Dunstone, President, Coordinator, Pennsylvania State Data Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, Secretary of Pennsylvania PTA Center Education, Commonwealth of Dr. Joan Duvall-Flynn, Chair, Education Clyde McGeary, Former Chief, Division of Pennsylvania Committee, NAACP Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania Department of Education Laurie Zierer, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program Alumni

Titles and organizations listed are the positions held by the Fellows in Classes 2009-2010 through 2014-2015 at the time of their participation in the EPFP. Please visit the EPLC web site, www.eplc.org, for the full list of EPFP Fellows since 1999.

Dr. Betsy Adams (2014-2015) Rhonda A. Brunner, Ed.D. (2011-2012) Dr. Robert Dinnen (2009-2010) Retired High School Principal Superintendent Superintendent Conrad Weiser Area School District West Perry School District Fort Cherry School District

Laura Abbott (2013-2014) Christopher Budano (2011-2012) Wesley Doll, Ed.D. (2013-2014) Manager of Policy Projects Assistant Director of Education Services Superintendent EPLC PA State Education Association Upper Adams School District Elizabeth Anzalone (2013-2014) Emily Byrne (2009-2010) Dana D’Orazio (2012-2013) Executive Assistant to the Executive Program Manager Coordinator of Leadership and Learning

Deputy Secretary OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Philadelphia Youth Network

Pennsylvania Department of Education Diana Campbell (2010-2011) Michael Dotts (2010-2011) Donna Archer (2014-2015) Director, Philadelphia Teacher Higher Education Associate Business Manager Residency Pennsylvania Department of Education Avon Grove School District Philadelphia Education Fund Deborah Dunstone (2011-2012) Raymond Arcurio (2013-2014) Roger Carl, CPA (2013-2014) President-Elect Federal Programs Coordinator Director of Financial Affairs Pennsylvania PTA Greater Johnstown School District Susquenita School District

Dr. John Durnin (2011-2012) Judy Ball (2011-2012) Dr. Erin Carlin (2012-2013) Professor, Department of Education and Educational Consultant Campus President Human Services PA Training & Technical Assistance YTI Career Institute Villanova University Network Jonathan Cetel (2011-2012) Dr. Ronald Dyer (2009-2010) Michele Balliet, Ed.D. (2014-2015) Director of Strategic Initiatives Assistant Superintendent Superintendent KIPP Philadelphia Schools Dallastown Area School District Elizabethtown Area School District Kathleen (Kacy) S. Conley (2012-2013) Robin Eckert (2010-2011)

David E. Baugh, Ed.D. (2013-2014) Director of the Pennsylvania Afterschool/ Associate Professor Early Childhood Superintendent Youth Development Network Education Center for Schools and Communities Bensalem Township School District Reading Area Community College

Jason Billups (2011-2012) David Corvi (2009-2010) Dr. Stephanie Edel-Malizia (2012-2013) Executive Director of Data & Systems English Department Chair Director of Education Programs for Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter Academic Outreach School Pennsylvania State University Andrew Bitz (2010-2011) Assistant Principal Dr. Trisha Craig (2009-2010) Kristle Evans (2010-2011) Mechanicsburg Area Senior High Director of Curriculum Director of Human Resources/Community Fort Cherry School District Relations Paul Bigham (2009-2010) Tiffany Cresswell-Yeager (2014-2015) Lampeter-Strasburg School District Acting Director of Student Services Director of Student and Enrollment Services Mechanicsburg Area School District Nicole Fairchild (2010-2011) Penn State Lehigh Valley Principal Amy Boyd (2009-2010) Jordan Crosby (2010-2011) Berwick Area Middle School Title 1 Coordinator Director, Arts and Education Initiative Commonwealth Connections Academy Tracy Ficca (2014-2015) EPLC Educational Consultant Rep. Kevin J. Boyle (2011-2012) Dr. Robert Culp (2010-2011) PA Training & Technical Assistance State Representative Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Network Pennsylvania House of Representatives Instruction Dr. Edward Garcia Fierros (2012-2013) Corinne Brandt (2011-2012) Allentown School District Chairperson and Associate Professor Manager of Policy Information and Mary Curley (2012-2013) Department of Education and Counseling Programs Director of Communications Villanova University EPLC Chester County Intermediate Unit Daniel Fink (2010-2011) Tamalee Brassington (2012-2013) Dr. Kelly Davenport (2009-2010) Communications Director Division Manager Head of School YorkCounts Bureau of Career & Technical Education Freire Charter School Pennsylvania Department of Education Dr. Rachel Finley-Bowman (2012-2013) Associate Professor/Department Chair Dawn Brookhart (2011-2012) Sally DeFinnis (2013-2014) Department of Education Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Principal, Salem Elementary School Berwick Area School District Elizabethtown College Technology

Danville Area School District Colonel Joseph Dill (2011-2012) Jennifer Fisler, Ed.D. (2011-2012) Professor Director of Teacher Education and U.S. Army War College Associate Professor Messiah College Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program Alumni

Anne Marie FitzGerald, Ed.D. Shannan Guthrie (2013-2014) Kathleen Kennedy-Reilly (2011-2012) (2014-2015) Public Relations, Media Relations, and Lecturer, Education Department Assistant Professor, Educational Communications Specialist Delaware Valley College Foundations and Leadership Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Duquesne University William H. Kerr, Ed.D. (2012-2013) Captain James Heffernan (2009-2010) Superintendent Rebecca Fogle (2012-2013) United States Army Norwin School District Educational Consultant U.S. Army War College Pennsylvania Training & Technical Brent A. Kessler (2012-2013) Dr. April Hershey (2014-2015) Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Business Manager/Board Secretary Superintendent Central York School District Dr. Erica Frankenberg (2010-2011) Warwick School District Assistant Professor Colonel Scott D. King (2011-2012) Rachel Holler, Ed.D. (2014-2015) Department of Education Policy Studies Professor Director of Secondary Education (9-12) Pennsylvania State University Department of Academic Affairs Quakertown Community School District U.S. Army War College Gene Freeman, Ed.D. (2011-2012) Phyllis Heverly Flesher (2010-2011) Superintendent Assistant Director of Business Affairs Cynthia Klenk (2013-2014) Manheim Township School District Senior Policy Advisor Cornwall-Lebanon School District Jesse Fry (2011-2012) Pennsylvania State Senator John Blake Regional Coordinator/Basic Education Eric R. Holtzman (2012-2013) Business Administrator Dr. John Kurelja (2009-2010) Associate Curriculum Coordinator Tuscarora School District PA Department of Education Central Columbia School District

Heather Frye (2010-2011) Dr. Jill Jacoby (2009-2010) Elementary Principal Melissa Landrau (2012-2013) Vice-President Director, College Assistance Migrant Fort Cherry School District Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania Program Dr. Edward Fuller (2011-2012) Douglas Jensen (2011-2012) Penn State University Associate Professor, College of Education Dean, Workforce Development Grace Lani (2012-2013) Penn State University Westmoreland County Community College Director of Curriculum and Instruction Diane Funsten (2012-2013) Canon-McMillan School District Educational Consultant Barbara Walvort Jewett (2012-2013) Dr. David B. Lapinsky (2011-2012) Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistant to the Executive Director Director of Career & Technical Programs Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Dr. Darrell Garber (2009-2010) Tina Lawson, Ed.D. (2013-2014) Dean, College of Education Jean M. Johnson (2011-2012) Educational Consultant Kutztown University Librarian for Education/Team Leader Pennsylvania Training and Technical Lehigh University Luis Garcia (2010-2011) Assistance Network Director, Student Access and Support Howard Jones, Jr. (2009-2010) The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Community Service Coordinator Peggy Lee-Clark (2010-2011) Assistant to the President Education Millersville University

Montgomery County Community College Michael Gehringer (2013-2014) Eden Kainer, Ph.D. (2013-2014) Karen Lehman (2013-2014) Principal, Kernsville Elementary School Vista Project Coordinator Youth Development Project Manager Parkland School District Philadelphia Higher Education Network Center for Schools and Communities for Neighborhood Development Andrew Godfrey, Ed.D. (2014-2015) Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Assistant Superintendent Camilla Kasales (2009-2010) Julie Lesitsky (2009-2010) Lampeter-Strasburg School District Administrative Support and Curriculum President-Elect Manager Daniel Green (2011-2012) Pennsylvania PTA Commonwealth Connections Academy Research Associate, Democratic Caucus Elizabeth Levitan (2013-2014) PA House of Representatives Commander Traci Keegan (2010-2011) School Transitions & Volunteer United States Navy Susan M. Green (2011-2012) Coordinator U.S. Army War College Business Manager Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Southern York County School District Jean Kelleher (2013-2014) Dr. Mark Lewis (2009-2010) Dr. John Groves (2011-2012) Manager - Program Standards & Quality Assurance Director Dean, College of Education and Human PA Parent Information & Resource Services Bureau of Career & Technical Education Pennsylvania Department of Education Center Clarion University of Pennsylvania Christine Liberaski (2014-2015) Harry Gutelius (2009-2010) Antonia F. Keg (2011-2012) Manager, School and Community Associate Dean, School of Education Elementary Co-Chair, Parent Teacher Engagement Eastern University Organization Council North Penn School District West Chester Area School District

Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program Alumni

Dr. Susan Lloyd (2014-2015) Michele Merkle, Ed.D. (2013-2014) W. Gerard Oleksiak (2011-2012) Elementary Principal Superintendent Vice President

Owen J. Roberts School District York Suburban School District PA State Education Association

Amie Lumadue (2014-2015) Dawn Merris (2011-2012) Michele Orner, Ed.D. (2013-2014) Director of Special Education School Board President Director, Center for Careers & Greater Johnstown School District Mechanicsburg Area School District Technology Carlisle Area School District Dr. Blake Mackesy (2014-2015) Marilyn Messina (2012-2013) Assistant Professor of Educational School Board President Dr. Leticia Oseguera (2012-2013) Leadership Woodland Hills School District Assistant Professor and Research

Wilkes University Michelle Minotti (2014-2015) Associate College of Education Nathan Mains (2009-2010) Principal, Springhouse Middle School Penn State University President & State Director Parkland School District

Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania Dr. Donna Milanovich (2010-2011) Charlotte Osmolenski (2014-2015) Superintendent Associate Director of System Research Matthew Malinowski (2009-2010) and Reporting Director of Business Affairs Moon Area School District Pennsylvania State System of Higher School District of Cheltenham Township Dr. Kevin Miller (2009-2010) Education Supervisor Richard Marchini, Ed.D. (2013-2014) Margo Pinckney (2014-2015) High School Principal Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Academic Support Coach Owen J. Roberts School District Dr. Phyllis Miller (2011-2012) Carson Valley Children’s Aid

Education Certification Coordinator Bernice Martin (2014-2015) Alvernia University Dr. Cheryl Potteiger (2013-2014) Director of Development and Marketing Superintendent ACLD, Inc. and the ACLD Tillotson Dr. Gunter Moritz (2010-2011) Bellefonte Area School District School Superintendent Harmony Area School District Edward Poznek (2009-2010) Pamela McCartney (2014-2015) Principal/Administrator Director of Instructional Services Mary Jo Moss (2009-2010) Maritime Academy Charter School

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit President Blue Mountain Elementary East PTO Dr. Darius D. Prier (2012-2013) Ray McFall (2014-2015) Assistant Professor Assistant Executive Director Dr. Patricia Mulroy (2009-2010) Department of Educational Foundations Delaware County Intermediate Unit Assistant Superintendent and Leadership Bangor Area School District Duquesne University

Dr. Mark McGalla (2010-2011) Middle School Principal Colonel Robert M. Mundell (2012-2013) Dr. Kathleen Provinzano (2011-2012) United States Army Lehighton Area School District Academic Coordinator for Leadership

Faculty Instructor Programs Dr. Kathleen McKinnon (2009-2010) U.S. Army War College Wilkes University Coordinator of Teacher Education for Special Education Randall A. Nichols, Ed.D. (2012-2013) Kristine Pruett (2014-2015) Associate Professor and Chairperson Pennsylvania State University Assistant to the Vice President for

Physical Education Department Strategic Initiatives Susan Moore McJunkin (2010-2011) Slippery Rock University

Wilkes University Program Specialist Division of Public Programming Carrie Nordlund, Ph.D. (2013-2014) Karen M. Quinn, Ed.D. (2012-2013) Associate Professor of Art Education Carnegie Museum of Natural History Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kutztown University and Pennsylvania Carlisle Area School District Gary Means (2010-2011) Art Education Association Director/Financial Aid Jessica Quinter (2014-2015) Westmoreland County Community Greg Null (2013-2014) Elementary Principal / Federal Programs Director of Education College Coordinator Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Juniata Valley School District Carmen Medina (2009-2010) Chief, Division of Student Services and Carol Obando-Derstine (2009-2010) Scott Radaszkiewicz (2009-2010) Migrant Education Executive Director Director of IT Pennsylvania Department of Education Children’s Coalition of the Lehigh Valley New Hope-Solebury School District

Danielle Mehalick, CPA (2013-2014) Bridget O’Connell, Ed.D. (2013-2014) Keith Ramsey (2009-2010) Business Manager/Board Secretary Superintendent Chief of Finance and Operations Greater Altoona Career and Technology Palisades School District Eastern Lancaster County School District

Center Colonel Patricia O’Keefe (2009-2010) Chaplain C. David Reese (2010-2011) Dr. Joseph Melusky (2009-2010) United States Army United States Army

Chair, Education Department U.S. Army War College U.S. Army War College

Saint Francis University

Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program Alumni

Ashlyn Rehm (2011-2012) Maria A. Snipe (2011-2012) Dr. Marilyn Wells (2010-2011) Elementary Principal Chief Executive Officer Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for

Mechanicsburg Area School District Alliance for Progress Charter School Academic and Student Affairs The Pennsylvania State System of Cindy Rhoads (2010-2011) Ronald Sofo Ph.D. (2014-2015) Higher Education Education Administration Supervisor CEO/Principal

Pennsylvania Department of Education City Charter Public High School Deborah Westover (2009-2010)

Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mattie Robinson (2010-2011) Leah Spangler (2013-2014) Shippensburg Area School District Manager of Operations and Executive Director Communications The Learning Lamp Ashley Lenker White (2014-2015) EPLC Government Affairs Director Francie Spigelmyer, Ph.D. (2013-2014) Pennsylvania School Boards Laurie Rosard (2010-2011) Vice President for Academic Affairs Association

Executive Director Butler County Community College Dr. Silagh White (2013-2014) Hatboro Horsham Education Nicole Steele (2014-2015) Director of Arts Engagement & Foundation Director of Technology Community Cultural Affairs Christine Anne Royce, Ed.D. State College Area School District Lehigh University (2014-2015) Kristyn Stewart (2013-2014) Rachel Wiggans (2010-2011) Professor and Chairperson, Department Director, The Philadelphia Center for Arts Assistant to Head of School of Teacher Education and Technology Shippensburg University Freire Charter School Foundations, Inc.

Dr. Steven T. Williams (2012-2013) John Rupp (2010-2011) Ricky Swalm, Ph.D. (2013-2014) Associate Professor of Mathematics Vice-President, Board of Education Asst. Chair for Undergraduate Programs Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Mechanicsburg Area School District Department of Kinesiology Chad M. Salsman (2014-2015) Temple University Michael R. Wilson (2011-2012) Special Assistant to the Secretary School Board President Judith Swigart (2010-2011) PA Department of Education Wyalusing Area School District Superintendent Greater Latrobe School District John H. Wilson (2013-2014) Dr. Janet Sardon (2012-2013) Superintendent Dr. Aimee LaPointe Terosky Director of Business Affairs (2011-2012) Norwin School District Yough School District Assistant Professor Elaine Sautner (2014-2015) Sarah E. Yoder (2012-2013) Saint Joseph’s University Director of Curriculum and Instruction Assistant to Superintendent of Amy Thompson-Smith, J.D. (2014-2015) Schuylkill Haven Area School District Curriculum and Instruction Selinsgrove Area School District Director of Education Stephen Young, Ed.D. (2014-2015) Fortis Institute Director of Field Placement / Assistant Dr. Michelle Saylor (2014-2015) Assistant Superintendent Ronald Uroda (2012-2013) Professor Vice President for Research Holy Family University Bellefonte Area School District Association of Independent Colleges & Dr. Mary B. Schreiner (2012-2013) Randy Ziegenfuss, Ed.D. (2014-2015) Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) Superintendent Associate Professor of Education Larissa Verta (2009-2010) Salisbury Township School District Alvernia University Associate Academic Dean Stephen Zori (2012-2013) Stephen Seliy (2010-2011) Lehigh Carbon Community College Education Manager, K-12 Services Associate Executive Director The College Board The Consortium for Public Education Valentina G. Viletto, Esq. (2013-2014) Director of Legislative Services and Grants Keri Shultz (2013-2014) Development President Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Reading Musical Foundation

Jolene Vitalos (2013-2014) Marta Sierra (2013-2014) Teacher and President Chief Programs Officer Bethlehem Education Association

ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania Michael J. Vuckovich (2012-2013) Karen Smith, APR (2014-2015) Principal/Vocational Director Executive Director Greater Johnstown High School

Pennsylvania School Public Relations Mark A. Stutz (2012-2013) Association Director of Visual & Performing Arts

Kerry Smith, Esq. (2013-2014) Parkland School District

Director/Attorney Belinda Wallen (2013-2014) Office for Dispute Resolution Business Manager/Board Secretary PA Department of Education Dover Area School District

Schedule at a Glance

Opening Retreat Radisson Hotel Harrisburg September 17, 2015 (12:00 pm - 8:30 pm) September 18, 2015 (8:30 am - 3:00 pm)

Regional Leadership Forum Gettysburg Battlefield, PA October 8, 2015 U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA October 9, 2015

Washington Policy Seminar April 13-16, 2016

Day at the State Capitol May 17, 2016 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) Monthly Seminars Fridays from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm October 23, 2015 November 13, 2015 Pennsylvania Association of School December 4, 2015 Administrators’ Headquarters, January 15, 2016 Harrisburg February 5, 2016 March 4, 2016 By participating in the EPFP, March 31, 2016 May 6, 2016 Fellows develop a broadened Graduation Luncheon June 8, 2016 Noon - 3:00 pm understanding of the public Radisson Hotel Harrisburg policy process and the

various aspects of education

policy; enhance

communication and decision

making skills; strengthen

their capacity for leadership;

The Education Policy and Leadership Center and expand their network of 800 North Third Street, Suite 408 Harrisburg, PA 17102 professional colleagues. (717) 260-9900 www.eplc.org

Ron Cowell, President E-mail: [email protected]

Mattie Robinson, Fellowship Program Coordinator E-mail: [email protected]