Mrs. D. Goes to Albany
Standing in the NY State Senate Chamber There comes a time when you think you know what you're supposed to do in life, or when what you may do with your life when you finally grow up becomes clear and you actually get the opportunity to go out and do it. When you've found what you're called to do, at least for this moment in time. This past Monday, the realization hit me. I've found my purpose. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Albany to be a part of New York State PTA's Legislative Education Conference (or "LegEd" for short) and Lobby Day. Given that I am the current Education Chair for my Regional PTA, and I've spent the past 4-5 years reading more education news from our state than I ever thought I would in my life, I anticipated the weekend with more than just a little excitement. It seemed like a nearly perfect fit. I say a "nearly" perfect fit, because I knew going in that there are a few areas where Nation