By Mark James Miller, PFA President Nahid Loghmani has come a long way. 7,523 miles, to be exact—the distance from Tehran, Iran, to Santa Maria, California. Nahid, however, is not complaining. While she is quick to point out that she loves her native country, she also loves her life in her adopted country. That includes […]

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Published in the April 25, 2014 Santa Maria Times. “Education is the transmission of civilization,” observed historian Will Durant. But beyond this broad definition, the purpose of education is a topic of continuing debate. Students have their own ideas about what an education should be. I recently polled my classes to find out what they […]

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The PFA will be holding its semi-annual membership meeting on Thursday, April 10th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the PFA office. Food and refreshments provided by Woody’s Butcher Block will be served. Please join us. Click here for further details.

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