She, along with a team of dedicated, active, and transformative teachers, have been working over the last several years in to cultivate the professional knowledge, voice, and leadership of Philadelphia teachers through an organization called Teachers Lead Philly. As the communications director of this organization, Kathleen is the often one of the most public voices in the group, which defines itself as a “steward” for the teaching profession. Passionate about her work, her students, and her colleagues, Kathleen is a model for what it means to be a professional public practitioner. Below is her story, in her words: