Senate Education Committee
Monday, April 12, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation)
Public hearing on pursuing excellence: needed K-12 education reforms in Central Pennsylvania
10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Opening remarks
Senator Scott Martin, Majority Chair, Education Committee
Senator Lindsey Williams, Minority Chair, Education Committee
10:05 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Introductory Remarks
Hannah Barrick, Assistant Executive Director, Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials – Testimony
Kristen Bishop, Chief Executive Officer, Avon Grove Charter School – Testimony
Rabbi Ira Budow, Head of School, Abrams Hebrew Academy – Testimony
Grant Gulibon, Deputy State Director, Americans for Prosperity – Testimony
Nicole Lillich, Parent, Cumberland County
Natalie Nutt, Executive Director, Bridge Educational Foundation – Testimony
Phil Puleo, Superintendent, Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg – Testimony
Najimah Roberson, Chief Executive Officer, Harrisburg Families United – Testimony
Nevin Roman, Student, Lancaster Catholic High School – Testimony
Dr. Eric Rosendale, Executive Director, Beaver County IU 27 – Testimony
Jane Swan, Chief Executive Officer, Reach Cyber Charter School – Testimony
Dr. Nathan VanDeusen, Superintendent, South Eastern School District – Testimony – PowerPoint
Matt Stem, Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education – Testimony
Sherri Smith, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Danielle Mariano, Deputy Secretary for Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Education
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Questions and Open Discussion
1:00 p.m. Adjournment