Northside Urban Pathways
While attending a breakfast at the Rivers Club this morning (and straightening my tie in the bathroom), I had the good fortune of meeting David Richardson of the Center for Family Excellence. Mr. Richardson was there for a BAAM (Benefitting African-American Males) Breakfast with the Northside Urban Pathways Charter School — http://pathways.k12.pa.us/. He was incredibly kind and, quite clearly, committed to serving the school’s youth.
As it goes, I soon after had the opportunity to meet the school’s CEO, Linda Clautti. I couldn’t attend the BAAM event as I was there for another breakfast. Nonetheless, I’m hopeful that I’ll soon visit the school, serve as a mentor, and perhaps form a pilot partnership. Given my own experiences as a teacher and administrator in a charter school, I’d love to get a closer look at the work they’re doing in and out of the classroom.
I’ve actually heard a great deal about Northside Urban Pathways and been encouraged by a few folks to eventually make contact. Goes to show how small and open Pittsburgh can be.
As Skill-Life seeks our first group of pilot partners and foundation funding to launch Skill-Life in settings where it could be of particular benefit to youth and families, this could prove to be a pretty fortuitous encounter.
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