Alumni Stories

Share Your Story

Penn GSE welcomes news of how our alumni are educating, leading, and innovating to shape the future of education. We hope you will draw inspiration from the stories we’ve shared on Penn GSE social media and take a moment to share your work with us.


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October 14, 2017

As president of American Public Education Inc., Wallace “Wally” E. Boston, GRD’10, believes online education is the future.

  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

Jolley Bruce Christman, GED’71, GR’87, and her late husband Steven S. Goldberg, GR’85, support graduating doctoral students at Penn GSE for their work in urban education.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Faces of Philanthropy
  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

Learn why Irma Perez-Johnson, GR’08, thinks data-driven decision-making is the future of education.

  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

Margaret Plympton, GRD’11, believes the liberal arts are a worthy investment for higher education.

  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

Described by Forbes as revolutionary educators, Drs. Lynn Fuchs, GED’73, and Doug Fuchs, GED’73, believe customizable interventions are the best way to keep students on track.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

Peter Jordan, GRD’08, president of Tarrant County College, believes in the strong academic foundation community colleges can provide students and the general public.

  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

David Soo, GR’11, believes technology is key to increasing access to education.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Alumni
April 14, 2017

Penn GSE alumni are addressing national challenges through affordable college options, data to drive decisions, educational access, and the liberal arts.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Alumni
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April 14, 2017

A school principal for forty-two years, Michael G. Kirsch knows the value of professional development in a field that faces constant change.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faces of Philanthropy
  • Alumni
Smiling woman with curly hair
October 14, 2016

Using her education background, Judy (Alpert) Goffman Cutler, CW’63, GED’64, builds awareness of illustration’s role in American art.

  • Alumni

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