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Patricia Gil, Lessons in Leadership from a Soldier, Teacher, and Lifelong Learner

Former Assistant Principal Patricia Gil has been inspired all her life by Mark Twain’s saying, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” She has lived by those words from the moment she joined the U.S. Army Reserve as a college freshman to her current role as an assistant field director and member of the Veterans Council at the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA), AFSA Local 1, New York City.

Cannizzaro Calls on School Leaders to ‘Bring the Movement National’ at CSA Leadership Conference

“If it’s just New York City, they can pick you off pretty easily, but when we stand together, when we support unions across the country, we’re unstoppable.”

Hungry Students Can't Learn: Fund SNAP

Major Education organizations have urged federal leaders to immediately release reserve funds and use any other available flexibilities without reducing support for other nutrition programs.

Logan: Rise Up for Public Education and Labor Rights

"You’re a delegate because someone thought you were a leader. Go back home and bring someone else in. Wake them up."

AFSA Joins Labor Leaders in Dialogue with Congressional Black Caucus

Discussions centered on major issues affecting working families, including economic development, social justice, public health, and education.

Montgomery County Retired School Leaders Launch New ARM Chapter

President Handy emphasized the powerful potential of retirees to influence education policy at both the state and national levels.

Patricia Donner, Advocate and Leader

AFSA Local 146, Montgomery County, MD

Liana Szeto, Champion for Chinese American Students

AFSA Local 3, San Francisco, CA

Brown Inspires: History, Mentorship and Lifting the Next Generation

True power lies in lifting others up and growing the movement. Hold your arms open, and you create an army of leaders who will carry this work forward.