Twenty-Four Graduate from Nationally Recognized Education Leadership Program
(Harrisburg) - The Education Policy and Leadership Center congratulates the
2003-2004 participants in the Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program
(EPFP) on their graduation. Twenty-four participants completed this rigorous
ten-month professional development program on June 8, 2004.
EPFP Fellows develop a broadened understanding of the policy process and
education policy issues and improve communication and decision-making skills.
Through a partnership with the U.S. Army War College, Fellows also enhance
strategic leadership skills.
"I have learned a great deal about education issues in Pennsylvania, which has
helped me professionally as well as further defining my personal beliefs on the
issues," said graduate Kera Gault Daily, Office Administrator for the
Pennsylvania PTA.
Class member Rosemary Nilles said the program's "thoughtfully planned agenda,
enhanced by the spirited discourse of colleagues from various educational
vantages, and the unique partnership with the U.S. Army War College, combine to
provide an outstanding venue for professional inquiry and development."
Members of 2003-2004 graduating class represent diverse sectors from state
government to higher education to.the U.S. Military. These graduates join 89
Pennsylvania EPFP alumni and more than 5,000 EPFP alumni from other states.
The EPFP is available in Pennsylvania through The Education Policy and
Leadership Center. The nationally-recognized Education Policy Fellowship Program
was established 40 years ago by the Institute for Educational Leadership in
Washington, DC.
The Education Policy and Leadership Center is currently accepting applications
for the 2004-2005 class of the Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program.
Applications and a program schedule are available at www.eplc.org/fellows.html.
A list of 2003-2004 EPFP graduates is attached.
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2003-2004 Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program Graduates
Dr. Claudia Balach
Assistant Professor & Director of Professional Development Schools
Duquesne University
Dr. Lee Burket
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Pennsylvania Department of Education
