I want to introduce myself to the Texas Charter Schools Association Community. I'm Phillip Ramati, and I'm the new Director of Communications for TCSA. It's my job to help promote all of the successes and innovation among public charters here in Texas, so I want you to send me your stories.

I want to see and promote pieces about the successes of our students, teachers, staff and parents both in school and in the community. Please pass them along to me at pramati@txcharterschools.org.

Here's a little about me: I'm a native Georgian and a graduate of the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. I spent more than 21 years as a journalist covering a variety of beats, including education. I come to Austin after working as the communications coordinator for the University of North Carolina system for two years.

So, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to hearing from you!