Tag Archives: Ashley Birtwell

October Shorts – Books, Babies, Backpedaling, and Basketball

Banned Books Week – Muted Locally? This corner has made banned books a focus, especially over the last year or so. As such, the recognition of Banned Books Week here should be of no surprise to any regular visitor. This … Continue reading

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Sewickley Academy – Securing the Future, Calculating the Past

Happy October. With the topic of school security in the wake of Uvalde still occupying the news cycle, and Quaker Valley taking a leadership role in establishing best practices in security and preparedness, it’s good that the Sewickley Herald provided … Continue reading

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Sewickley Academy – A Frenzied Fortnight of Fractious Foment, Across the Fourth Estate

In mid-February the Sewickley Herald reported on the appointment of Sewickley Academy Interim Head of School Ashley Birtwell to fill the position on a permanent basis. Included in the reporting was a brief review of the controversy that began last … Continue reading

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