PTA members from North Carolina traveled to Washington D.C. in March for the PTA Legislative Conference. NCPTA caught up with a few volunteers along the way while visiting leaders on Capitol Hill, and they agreed to share photos and comments about their experience.
“It was a wonderful experience to be with other parents and volunteers advocating for children around the country.”
– Donald Dunn, NCPTA President-Elect, Lewisville
“The Legislative Conference was a big eye opener for me due to the fact that I was a newbie. I enjoyed meeting new PTA representatives from all over the U.S. and felt very honored to be able to advocate for education on Capitol Hill. It was a wonderful learning experience.”
– Susan Wallace, NCPTA Board Member, Smithfield
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“The week was amazing. It is always inspiring to be around so many passionate advocates, especially our NCPTA group. They are so dedicated and knowledgeable; it is a pleasure to work with them. The National PTA policy team is fabulous. They explained the issues and the priorities in a way that was understandable. We were given the tools to speak to our elected officials with confidence. I also came home ready to motivate all parents to stand up for public education. Senator Burr and Hagan were on my flight home, and I was able to spend some time talking one-on-one with Senator Hagan.”
– Kelly Langston, NCPTA Board Treasurer, Greensboro