David W. Kirkpatrick

David Kirkpatrick is a Distinguished Fellow at the Blum Center at Marquette University, and a member of the National Policy Forum's Council on Improving Schools and Education (Washington, D.C.), and a member of the National Advisory Board, Education Excellence Coalition (Seattle, WA). He is a featured writer for several education publications and recently authored School Choice: The Idea That Will Not Die.

He is a life member of the National Education Association (NEA) and the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). His experience within the NEA/PSEA includes serving as president of the PSEA for two years and as president of the Easton Area Education Association for four years.