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William Purkey

William Purkey (Educ ’57 CM)

Other announcement on October 15, 2020

William W. Purkey (Educ ’57 CM), professor emeritus of counselor education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, co-published Developing Inviting Schools: A Beneficial Framework for Teachers and Leaders. Purkey developed an innovative approach to education called Invitational Education. He now lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with his extended family.