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Ms. Karina Barger
Ms. Karina Barger
Speech-Language Pathologist
Office: -- x 5154
Mrs. Jennifer Belak
Mrs. Jennifer Belak
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5112
Mr. Brian Betta
Mr. Brian Betta
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5111
Mrs. Jane Boyle
Mrs. Jane Boyle
Teacher - Music
Office: -- x 5141
Ms. Christine Brewer
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.
Mr. Wade Campbell
Mr. Wade Campbell
Teacher - Learning Support
Office: -- x 5150
Mrs. Michelle Corna
Mrs. Michelle Corna
Teacher- Grade 6
Office: -- x 5124
Mrs. Jaime Cybak
Mrs. Jaime Cybak
Teacher- Grade 5
Office: -- x 5144
Mrs. Kristina Davis
Mrs. Kristina Davis
Teacher - Learning Support
Office: -- x 5149
Mrs. Lauren Dinga
Mrs. Lauren Dinga
Teacher - Library/GATE
Office: -- x 5136
Ms. Melissa George
Ms. Melissa George
Teacher-Grade 5
Office: -- x 5113
Mrs. Kristen Gestrich
Mrs. Kristen Gestrich
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5119
Mrs. Kelly Gibson
Mrs. Kelly Gibson
School Psychologist
Office: -- x 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
Mrs. Jacqueline Hartley
Mrs. Jacqueline Hartley
Teacher - MTSS Intervention
Office: -- x 5131
Mrs. Kelly Haupt
Mrs. Kelly Haupt
Teacher - Kindergarten & ELL
Office: -- x 5157
Vonnie Hornburg
Vonnie Hornburg
Teacher - Art
Office: -- x 5117
Ms. Missy Karkowsky
Ms. Missy Karkowsky
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5128
Mrs. Jennifer Kite
Mrs. Jennifer Kite
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5115
Mrs. Lindsay Klipa
Mrs. Lindsay Klipa
School Nurse - Holiday Park Nursing Department - Department Leader: Nursing, K-12
Office: -- x 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. 
Mr. Jason Knisely
Mr. Jason Knisely
Teacher- Grade 6
Office: -- x 5155
Ms. Rebecca Konarski
Ms. Rebecca Konarski
Social Worker
Office: -- x 6365
Mrs. Nicole Lynch
Mrs. Nicole Lynch
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5133
Mr. Michael McIntyre
Mr. Michael McIntyre
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5125
Officer J.C. Miller
Officer J.C. Miller
School Police Officer
Office: -- x 6323
Mrs. Jena Nese
Mrs. Jena Nese
School Counselor
Office: -- x 5147
(Grade 5 and 6)
Dr. Nathan Pfeiffer
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.
Mrs. Jessica Pilyih
Mrs. Jessica Pilyih
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5120
Dr. Dana Pivirotto
Dr. Dana Pivirotto
Teacher - STEM
Office: -- x 5129
Holiday Park PTO
Holiday Park PTO
Mr. David Pucka
Mr. David Pucka
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5121
Dr. Francis Sciullo
Dr. Francis Sciullo
Principal, Holiday Park Intermediate School
Office: -- x 6375
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
Mr. Bruce Shafer
Mr. Bruce Shafer
Teacher - Grade 6 - Department Leader: Social Studies, K-6
Office: -- x 5134
Mr. Kevin Shaffer
Mr. Kevin Shaffer
Teacher - Grade 5 - Department Leader: Science, K-4
Office: -- x 5118
Department LeaderScience, 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.
Mrs. Kimberly Szafranski
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.  
Mrs. Kylie Tysarczyk
Mrs. Kylie Tysarczyk
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5130
Mrs. Laurie Vance
Mrs. Laurie Vance
Teacher - Learning Support
Office: -- x 5151
Mrs. Nicole Verrengia
Mrs. Nicole Verrengia
Teacher - Grade 6
Office: -- x 5132
Mrs. Brittany Verzinskie
Mrs. Brittany Verzinskie
Administrative Assistant - Holiday Park
Office: -- x 6334
Mr. Carl Vollmer
Mr. Carl Vollmer
Teacher - Phys Ed
Office: -- x 5139
Mr. Don Weisz
Mr. Don Weisz
Teacher - Grade 5
Office: -- x 5116
Ms. Kelly Wickersty
Ms. Kelly Wickersty
Teacher - MTSS Intervention
Office: -- x 5145

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