To the SLA community:

The Science Leadership Academy lost one of its founding members as our librarian, Paul Scaer, lost his battle with cancer and passed away at 3:30 am on Tuesday morning. Paul was a truly outstanding and caring educator, and his vision for the role of a library in an inquiry-driven and project-based school will guide us in the Scaer Library for years to come. Paul took great joy in being a part of the SLA community, and he felt deep regret that he had to leave SLA before the work he set out to do was finished. As SLA continues to grow and evolve, we will honor Paul and his ideals by continuing to create a library that is both a place of great learning and of great joy. 

As we get information about funeral arrangements and where to send donations, we will pass them on to the school community. Paul represented the best of what we strive to be as educators, and he will be deeply, deeply missed.

Update: A Memorial Service for Paul Scaer will be held Saturday, July 18, 11:00 AM at University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, 19104.