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.