Ms. Amanda Anderson
Teacher - Grade 5
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Mrs. Jennifer Belak
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5112
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Mr. Brian Betta
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5111
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Mrs. Jane Boyle
Teacher - Music
Office: -- x 5140
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Ms. Christine Brewer
Teacher - Grade 6 - Department Leader: ELA, 5-8
Office: -- x 5135
Department Leader: ELA, 5-8
B.S. - Elementary Education
@PBSD: 28 years
| I was inspired to take on this role so I can be an integral part of helping our District create a powerful ELA curriculum as we move forward. |
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Mr. Wade Campbell
Teacher - Learning Support
Office: -- x 5150
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Mrs. Michelle Corna
Teacher- Grade 6
Office: -- x 5124
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Mrs. Jaime Cybak
Teacher- Grade 5
Office: -- x 5144
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Mrs. Kristina Davis
Teacher - Learning Support
Office: -- x 5149
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Mrs. Lauren Dinga
Teacher - Library/GATE
Office: -- x 5117
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Officer J.C. Miller
School Police Officer
Office: -- x 6323
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Ms. Melissa George
Teacher-Grade 5
Office: -- x 5113
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Mrs. Kristen Gestrich
Teacher - Grade 5
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Mrs. Kelly Gibson
School Psychologist
Office: 412-798-6364
Mrs. Kelly Gibson graduated from Juniata College in 2009 and went on to earn a Masters of Educational Psychology and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in school psychology from Indiana University of PA in 2012. She began her career as a school psychologist at Wellsboro Area School District before moving back to southwest PA in April 2013 to work at Plum Borough School District, where she has been ever since. In 2015, Mrs. Gibson earned a Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Certificate from Duquesne University.
Mrs. Gibson serves students across all grade levels. Mrs. Gibson's favorite part of her job is the opportunity to work collaboratively with teams that include parents, school staff, and students to increase academic achievement, improve behavior, and foster emotional well-being.
IUP - M.Ed. Educational Psychology, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology
PA Certified School Psychologist
Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Certificate
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Mrs. Jacqueline Hartley
Teacher - MTSS Intervention
Office: -- x 5131
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Mrs. Kelly Haupt
Teacher - ELL
Office: 412-795-4420 x 4119
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Vonnie Hornburg
Teacher - Art
Office: -- x 5137
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Ms. Missy Karkowsky
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5128
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Mrs. Jennifer Kite
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5115
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Mrs. Lindsay Klipa
School Nurse - Holiday Park Nursing Department - Department Leader: Nursing, K-12
Office: 412-798-6377
Department Leader: Nursing BSN, RN, CSN @PBSD: 5 years
From childhood, I knew that my career calling was in healthcare. My career dream was fulfilled when I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors in Nursing degree. Through my clinical experiences, I discovered my love was pediatric and community healthcare. School nursing, in my home community, was the perfect blending of my interests. I thoroughly enjoy the ability my school nursing career provides to provide for the health needs of a diverse student body, while collaborating with parents and caregivers to help their student succeed by ensuring their health needs are met.
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Mr. Jason Knisely
Teacher- Grade 6
Office: -- x 6330
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Mrs. Nicole Lynch
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5133
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Mr. Michael McIntyre
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5125
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Mrs. Jena Nese
School Counselor
Office: 412-798-5147
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Dr. Nathan Pfeiffer
Teacher - Grade 6 - Department Leader: Math, K-4
Office: -- x 5127
Department Leader: Math, K-4 Ed.D. - Special Education (in progress) M.S. - Curriculum, and Instruction B.S. - Elementary Education
@PBSD: 20 years
| I have been a Department Chairperson since 2012. Before that, I was a member of the Superintendent's Curriculum Council and Academic Council. As a proud Plum Borough School District teacher, I want to be an active participant in helping to drive our District to help our students in the best way possible. I have always sought to be a positive agent of change in the constantly changing field of education. There are new changes happening in the world all around us and I want our students to be fully prepared to take on these new and exciting challenges. |
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Mrs. Jessica Pilyih
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5120
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Dr. Dana Pivirotto
Teacher - STEM
Office: -- x 5129
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Mr. David Pucka
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5121
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Mr. Andrew Saporito
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5122
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Dr. Francis Sciullo
Principal, Holiday Park Intermediate School
Office: 412-795-4430
Dr. Sciullo has over 23 years experience within the Plum Borough School District. During this time, he has served as junior-senior high school teacher, 18+ years school administrator, and coach. Dr. Sciullo brings a student first approach to implementing a school learning environment that is safe and supports all aspects of developing the "whole child." His daily goal is to provide a learning environment of which students feel safe and can work hard, dream big.
Dr. Sciullo's experience includes implementing systems to support all school functions, building upon a culture of literacy, and fostering growth opportunities for both students and staff. Notable accomplishments includes active participation with various district committees, Middle States Accreditation, facilitated transfer of Holiday Park to a new school building-grade configuration, school systems analysis, and playing an active role in Plum Borough students education journey.
Dr. Sciullo, his wife, and two children reside in Plum Borough.
Education:
Doctorate - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Administration and Leadership Studies)
Dissertation - "Year Round Education and Student Learning: A Case Study of Stakeholders Perceptions."
Superintendents Letter of Eligibility / Principal Certification - Gannon University
M.E. - Gannon University
B.S - St. Francis University
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Mr. Bruce Shafer
Teacher - Grade 6 - Department Leader: Social Studies, K-6
Office: -- x 5134
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Mr. Kevin Shaffer
Teacher - Grade 5 - Department Leader: Science, K-4
Office: -- x 5118
Department Leader: Science, K-4 BA - Elementary Education
@PBSD: 32 years
| I hope to use this leadership to make the elementary science program studies best meet the state academic standards. I hope to assist in a variety of ways to help the instructors find resources to meet their needs. |
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Mrs. Kimberly Szafranski
Teacher - Life Skills - Department Leader: Special Education/Gate/SLP, K-6
Office: -- x 5148
While working in special education for twenty plus years, I found that I enjoy collaborating with and bringing people together for a common goal. The skills and experience I have gained from working in multiple types of special education classrooms will help to continue to develop a robust special education department that can meet the present and future needs of our students, staff, and community.
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Mrs. Kylie Tysarczyk
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5130
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Mrs. Laurie Vance
Teacher - Learning Support
Office: -- x 5151
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Mrs. Susan Taormina
Teacher - GATE
Office: -- x 3113
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Mrs. Nicole Verrengia
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5132
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Mrs. Brittany Verzinskie
Administrative Assistant - Holiday Park
Office: 412-795-4430 x 6334
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Mr. Carl Vollmer
Teacher - Phys Ed
Office: -- x 5139
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Mr. Don Weisz
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5116
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Ms. Kelly Wickersty
Teacher - MTSS Intervention
Office: -- x 5145
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