MetLife Forums on the Future of Teaching

The Future of Teaching in Georgia

May 9, 2008

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

To watch the live broadcast of the show, click here. (This link will be live on

May 9th between 9AM and 11AM)

NCTAF, MetLife Foundation, and Georgia Public Broadcasting provide a stimulating discussion on strengthening teaching quality in ways that directly impact and address the student dropout rate.

This event includes a two-panel discussion, featuring:

• Wheda Acolatse, Teacher, Alonzo F. Herndon Elementary School;
• Andrew Broy, Assoc. Superintendent, GA Department of Education;
• Ann Cramer, Director North America, IBM Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs;
• Beverly Hall, Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools;
• Carolyn Hall, Principal, Kimberly Elementary School;
• Bill Haskin, Teacher, Hahira Middle School;
• Patricia Paterson, Executive Director of Teacher Quality Initiatives for the P-16 Office of the University System of Georgia;
• Jennifer Rippner Buck, Executive Director, The Governor's Office of Student Achievement; and
• Steve Smith, Superintendent, Lowndes County Schools.

Donna Lowry, from WXIA-TV, 11 Alive News in Atlanta, is the moderator for both panels.