Friends of Tawana Cook Purnell

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Friends of Tawana Cook Purnell I serve as School Board Director for Pittsburgh Public Schools District 1.🍎

“Peabody” still standing after 55 years…Congratulations, class of ‘71!🍎(And as District 1 PPS board representative, I ha...
09/29/2026

“Peabody” still standing after 55 years…Congratulations, class of ‘71!🍎
(And as District 1 PPS board representative, I have the privilege of serving Obama.🙏🏾)

Late '60s. Peabody High School. Some of Mr. Zurosky's homeroom. We're having our 55th in September! Time flies...And I'm...
08/08/2026

Late '60s. Peabody High School. Some of Mr. Zurosky's homeroom.
We're having our 55th in September!
Time flies...
And I'm wishing all PPS students a magical 2026-2027 school year!💫

My friend and fellow Bowdoin College "Polar Bear" Rick Adams and I have both served as members of the PPS School Board.*...
07/18/2026

My friend and fellow Bowdoin College "Polar Bear" Rick Adams and I have both served as members of the PPS School Board.
*This picture was taken in 1995 when we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Russwurm African American Center, fondly remembered as "The Am."

School board directors work year round, listening to constituents, perusing documents, analyzing policies, meeting, disc...
07/04/2026

School board directors work year round, listening to constituents, perusing documents, analyzing policies, meeting, discerning, collaborating, supporting, and caring. Always aware of the children, families, and communities we serve.
On this 4th of July, another reminder that we're in this together.

06/18/2026

Let's use our passion, intellect, and courage to achieve the "possible."
It's time.

06/11/2026

I now proudly serve as school
board director for my Alma Mater (formerly Peabody, now Obama). These students are ready to take on a world we couldn't have imagined. Let's continue to look for what is "possible" and help those who will follow them...🦋

🍎📚🎶🎨💡
06/03/2026

🍎📚🎶🎨💡

PPS - where all are welcome🏳️‍🌈
05/26/2026

PPS - where all are welcome🏳️‍🌈

05/18/2026

Listen with the same passion with which you speak.

I am happy to leave the future in these capable students' hands!
05/07/2026

I am happy to leave the future in these capable students' hands!

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PPS Board Of Education 341 S Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15213

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