Pennsylvania State Education Association
John Troutman is a seasoned journalist and editor with extensive experience in the field of communication and media. Retiring in February 2020, John Troutman is currently available for freelance work. From January 2010 to present, John Troutman has served as the editor and main writer for Voice, the magazine of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, catering to its 180,000 members. Prior to this role, John Troutman worked at the Patriot-News from January 1978 to December 2008 in various capacities, including editorial writer, business editor, city editor, assistant city editor, and reporter. John Troutman holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, earned between 1973 and 1977.
Pennsylvania State Education Association
PSEA represents the labor, policy, and professional interests of 178,000 public school teachers and education support professionals, staff in state higher education institutions, nurses in health care facilities, retired educators, and college students preparing to become teachers. PSEA bargains compensation and benefits for members, protects their rights, and advocates for their professions. We are a strong voice for public education and working families in Pennsylvania. PSEA members share a common purpose, vision, values and goals. We advocate for public education, children, and our members’ professions, whether they are teachers, maintenance employees, nurses, retirees, custodians, secretaries, classroom aides, school psychologists or librarians. Members are PSEA. Members form a strong community of dedicated, caring professionals who support each other at the bargaining table, in the work place and in our communities. Members decide PSEA policy and direction.