Yesterday, the Foundation announced that I am leaving my position as President and CEO, at the end of September, for a new position as Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts […]

As we get closer to the start of a new school year, I want to take this chance to update you on our new alumni connection program.  Since we launched

My involvement with the Detroit Public Schools Foundation started in a time of emotional crisis. When I found out that my alma mater, Cass Tech, was being torn down, I

In the two months I have been in Detroit as the Operational VP for Sodexo’s Facilities Team serving the Detroit Public Schools, I have thought back to my own time

I appreciate the opportunity to be the first summer guest blogger!  I have enjoyed getting to know so many DPS Alumni and Foundation supporters as I have begun my still-new

This month, throughout Detroit, young people will begin a day as students and end that day as alumni.  When hearing their names called as they walk across a stage wearing

June is the month when the school year wraps up around here. But, this year, the first day of June allowed the Foundation’s mission to be demonstrated, front and center,

Tonight, some of Detroit’s best artists and performers will share the stage at the legendary Fox Theater.  All of these talented singers, musicians, dancers, performers and visual artists have one

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of speaking at commencement at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.  Speaking to young people can often be an energizing experience and, in this case, it

As the mood of the City of Detroit continues to turn more upbeat, it is gratifying to see entrepreneurs want to help Detroit’s young people in new ways.  The latest