Consortium for Public Education

09/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming one of newest board members, Chris Kelly!

Chris is currently Head of Strategic Customer Engagement at Workday, with over 25 years of diverse and progressive experience in strategic Human Resources management, HR Transformation, product engagement, and global operations. Chris is a leader in leveraging technology to drive business value, operational efficiency, and enhance customer/employee experience.

We are incredibly excited to have Chris as a member our board!

09/03/2026

Our Future Ready Leaders program creates space for students to co-design future ready learning experiences for their peers alongside educators. The program includes opportunities to learn from businesses, postsecondary institutions, and community partners. Learn more here and join our 26-27 cohort: https://ow.ly/Awsq50ZIZ61

09/02/2026

Global Learning for a Local Workforce is a fantastic FREE learning opportunity offered by World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. If you're a MS or HS educator in Fayette, Greene, or Washington county, sign up today! Registration: https://ow.ly/8Fl050ZIoY4

09/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming one of newest board members, Erin Haney!

Erin Haney is a customer success professional with nearly 25 years of experience helping organizations maximize the value of SaaS technology solutions. Throughout her career, she has partnered with customers in the recruitment marketing and talent management industries, guiding strategic implementations, driving adoption, and ensuring organizations achieve measurable business outcomes.

Erin is passionate about building trusted, long-term customer relationships and serving as a strategic advisor throughout the customer journey. Her expertise includes project and program management, scope and budget oversight, executive stakeholder engagement, change management, and delivering solutions that meet both customer expectations and organizational goals. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, her ability to navigate complex initiatives, and her commitment to creating positive customer experiences.

As a member of the Consortium of Public Education board, Erin is excited to apply her experience in customer success, strategic partnerships, and talent solutions to support the Consortium.

We are incredibly excited to have Erin as a member our board!

09/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming one of our newest board members, Courtney Behling!

Courtney Behling is Director of Consumer Banking Strategy and Product Development at F.N.B. Corporation, where she leads the growth, optimization, and evolution of consumer and small business deposit and lending products. In this role, she plays a key part in advancing F.N.B.’s broader growth strategy centered around customer-centric product innovation.

With nearly 15 years of financial services experience, Courtney brings a strong track record of enterprise strategy ex*****on, operating model design, and large-scale transformation. Prior to joining F.N.B., she served as Senior Vice President and Director of Enterprise Strategy and Planning at WesBanco, where she led company-wide strategic and optimization initiatives delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings, workforce efficiencies, and sustainable growth.

We are incredibly excited to have Courtney as a member of the Consortium for Public Education's board!

08/31/2026

Join Carnegie Mellon University for a conversation with teachers from varying education levels to discuss AI’s role in the classroom and education. RSVP for either the in-person or virtual conversations here: https://ow.ly/OtKW50ZHtVS

08/28/2026

Our Building a Positive School Climate cohort is back this year! The BPSC program is a year-long cohort experience for educators committed to building strong school communities, most often through the implementation of house systems. Students learn best when they feel safe, connected, valued, and supported. A positive school climate strengthens a student’s sense of belonging, which can positively impact their attendance, engagement, behavior, and academic success. Email [email protected] to learn more!

08/26/2026

Applications for the Phipps Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) are now open! Applicants should be high school and college-age youth (ages 16-23) who have a passion for the environment, nature, sustainability, and/or climate action. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/kFE450ZFB0m

08/26/2026

The new school voucher program offers a unique opportunity to support public school students, but maximizing the impact of the program will depend on local coordination and communication:

Starting next year, taxpayers can earmark up to $1,700 to not only help families pay private schools, but also to support some services at public schools