August 16, 2022 - Norristown, PA
Governor Tom Wolf joined administrators, educators and elected officials in the Norristown Area School District to welcome the district's new teachers and celebrate the administration's historic $3.7 billion investment in public education over the past eight years."I'm proud of the steps we've taken to bring new resources into our schools," Governor Wolf said. "And I am deeply proud of the teachers all across the commonwealth who have worked so hard to give each student the education they deserve, even when the resources you needed to succeed were scarce."This year's budget alone includes a record $1.8 billion in education investments.Norristown Superintendent Christopher Dormer said more than half of the new teachers and educational support staff in his district will be in positions made possible by the added dollars from the state. Speakers include:Christopher Dormer - Superintendent of Norristown Area School DistrictGovernor Tom WolfRep. Matt BradfordPhil Daniel - Board President of Norristown Area School DistrictJaniyah Scott - Senior at Norristown Area High School
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