Mayor Bloomberg Holds "A Reception in Honor of the Parent Leaders of the New York City's Public Schools" at Gracie Mansion on October 17, 2007...

View from back porch of Gracie Mansion

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mayor Mike Bloomberg hosted a reception for NYC Public School Parents at Gracie Mansion...

Chancellor of Schools Joel Klein

Both the Mayor and Chancellor of Schools Joel Klein gave brief speeches lauding the accomplishments of the school system to the very people who know best...at least, all the parents attending were polite enough not to call them on their (mis) statements..

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Martine Guerrier

Martine Guerrier (which rhymes with Perrier, the Mayor said), Chief Family Engagement Officer, spoke next and urged parents to stay involved in their children's education and their schools...

Susan Shiroma and Mayor Mike Bloomberg

Last but not least, the final speaker, Susan Shiroma of the High School Presidents Council was the crowd's favorite speaker, her enthusiasm, intelligence and wit are second to none...

Martine Guerrier and William McDonald

Cathy, Suzanne Windland and Susan Shiroma

Syed and Family

Susan Shiroma & the Mayor's still checking the speech he just got done reading...

Chancellor Joel Klein's still talking...

Mayor Mike told the crowd that he has never spent a night at Gracie Mansion and even though his girlfriend wants to spend one night, he thinks it will be a better story if he never sleeps there during his entire eight years in office...

Lovely Linda and Corinna Lindenberg

Martine and Me

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