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Inspired Leaders

The School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh has been promoting life-changing leadership since its inception in 1910. Many of our alumni, your classmates, have become change agents within the field of education, improving the lives of students everywhere.

Read about some of these amazing individuals and the experiences that have made them into Life-Changing Leaders.

Former Faculty Member and Student, Meredith Mileti, Publishes First Novel

Former Faculty Member and Student, Meredith Mileti, Publishes First Novel

Published on 1/4/2012 7:30:00 AM

Meredith Mileti, a former developmental and educational psychologist and research professor within the School of Education at Pitt, recently had her first novel published, Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses . It tells the story of Mira Rinaldi, a New York chef who falls back on family and friends ... Read More...

How Dr. Sito Narcisse Transformed the Worst Public School in Boston

How Dr. Sito Narcisse Transformed the Worst Public School in Boston

Published on 9/28/2011 9:10:00 AM

Dr. Sito Narcisse welcomes a woman and her son into his office at The English High School in Boston to discuss the upcoming school year’s enrollment. Dr. Narcisse’s nurturing yet demanding attitude is obvious. He asks the young student what his aspirations are for high school and as the boy attempt... Read More...

Alumni Bobbie Gaunt: A Passion for Education

Published on 6/7/2011 3:18:00 PM

Pitt Trustee Bobbie Gaunt (EDUC '72) learned the value of education from her parents. A trailblazer for women executives in the automotive industry, Gaunt is co-owner and president of Capitol Holdings LLC, a small collection of automotive dealerships. In an effort to provide Pitt students with simi... Read More...