The Purpose of Public Education

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson When Tre Hadrick thinks about the future of education, his mind immediately goes into game mode— so that he can help all children perform to their full potential. As a former coach, he understands that selecting the best starters to begin the game increases the chances for a positive outcome for the entire team. Choosing the right start is so important as we address the growing demands, needs, and hurdles in education during the post pandemic era. Tre Hadrick is ready to lead educators, parents, and communities into the future so all children can reach their full potential by: - teaching children how to cope with the challenges of life, rooted in self-confidence, normalizing the mental health conversation - making sure all children have a fair opportunity to learn - stressing the importance of completion over correction, encouraging growth over grades, more concerned about mastery over mistakes - allow families to find out what works best for their child(ren) This newly appointed Board Member to the PA Board of Education has enthusiasm, insight, innovation, and practical strategies for the field of public education.