Ms. Karina Barger
Speech-Language Pathologist
Office: -- x 5154
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Mrs. Teresa Barker
Teacher - Math
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Mr. Phil Beatty
Teacher - Technology
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Matt Beck
Paraprofessional
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Mr. Rich Bernardi
Teacher - Social Studies
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Bonnie Bisceglia
Paraprofessional
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Mr. Andrew Bronkaj
Teacher - Music
Office: 412-795-4880 x 8176
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Mrs. Adrienne Caldwell
Certified School Nurse - Plum Middle School Nursing Department
Office: 412-798-6392
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Mrs. Allison Campbell
Teacher - English Language Arts
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Dr. Kelly Carrig
Teacher - Special Education
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Mrs. Shannon Cecchetti
Teacher - Reading
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Mr. Bob Chickerella
Teacher - Social Studies
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Karen Chickerella
Paraprofessional
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Mrs. Gina Dankmyer
Teacher - Math
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Mr. Bill Depew
Teacher - Art
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Ms. Ashley DeVito
Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Amanda Durick
Teacher - Art
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Mrs. Vicki Dziewulski
Teacher - Library/Media - Department Leader: Library
Office: -- x 5997
Department Leader: Library Library K-12 and English7-12 Certifications MLIS - Master's of Library and Information Science B.A. - English Literature
I have a passion for connecting colleagues to both print and electronic resources. I truly believe the library is the hub of the school. I want to combine the traditional library with the new digital library filled with collaborative areas and maker spaces.
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Mr. Chuck Fitzgerald
Teacher - Special Education
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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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Mr. Dave Gray
Teacher - Math
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Officer Jim Horwatt
School Police Officer
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Mr. Robert Kalanja
Teacher - Music
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Mrs. Deb Livsey
Teacher - Computer Science 8
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Mrs. Bethany Loy
Teacher - Music
Office: 412-795-4880 x 8174
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Miss. Missy Markiewicz
School Counselor
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Ms. Courtney Mendenhall
Teacher - Foreign Language
Office: 412-795-4880 x 8136
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Mrs. Karen Mienke
Teacher - English
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Mr. Joe Miller
School Counselor
Office: 412-798-6326
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Mr. Dave Mischen
Teacher - Science
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Mrs. Susan Monroe
Teacher - English
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Mrs. Erin Morris
Teacher - Social Studies
Office: -- x 5138
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Plum Music Boosters
The Plum Music Boosters
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Mr. Nick Oto
Teacher - Phys Ed / Health
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Mrs. Jenifer Paraschos
Teacher - Music
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JoAnn Pastucha
Administrative Assistant
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Plum Middle School PSSO
Plum Middle School PSSO
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Mr. Bernie Pucka
Teacher - Social Studies
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Mr. Nathan Rebovich
Teacher - Science - Department Leader: Science, 5-8
Department Leader: Science, 5-8 B.S. Elem. Ed./Special Ed M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Certifications in Mid-Level Science and Math @PBSD: 15 years
| Being a teacher in Plum Borough and also a resident with children in the district was my motivation for taking on this leadership role. In doing so I have a unique opportunity help continue to make a positive change that will not only benefit the students, but the community that I call home. |
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Mrs. Erika Richman
Teacher - Science
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Ms. Jen Scharba
Teacher - English
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Mrs. Caitlin Schuchert
Teacher - Science
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Mrs. Lindsay Sciullo
Teacher - English
Office: 412-795-4880 x 8129
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Mr. Ryan Silvis
Teacher - Math - Department Leader: Math, 5-8
Department Leader: Math, 5-8
M.S. - Business Education, K-12 BCIT & Middle-Level Math B.S. - Accounting @PBSD: 19 years
| I like to be part of making positive changes rather than being someone to complain about things that aren't working. |
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Mrs. Amber Soxman
Teacher - Special Education
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Mr. Jason Steele
Teacher - Technology
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Dr. Adam Szarmach
Principal, Plum Middle High School
Office: 412-795-4880 x 6311
Dr, Szarmach is a proud 2002 graduate of Plum Senior High School. Upon graduation, Dr. Szarmach received his Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
In 2007, he became a health and physical education teacher at Plum Borough School District. In 2012, he received his Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University. While attending Gannon University, he also completed the Administrative Leadership: Principal Program along with attaining his Supervisor of Curriculum Certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
At the start of the 2016 school year, Dr. Szarmach began his administrative career as an Assistant Principal at Plum Senior High School. In 2021, he completed his doctorate degree and earned his superintendent letter of eligibility from California University of Pennsylvania.
Bachelor of Science-Health and Physical Education (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) Masters of Education-Curriculum and Instruction (Gannon University) Doctorate of Education-Education Administration and Leadership (California University of Pennsylvania) Letter of Eligibility, Supervisor of Curriculum Certificate.
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Mrs. Susan Taormina
Teacher - GATE
Office: -- x 3113
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Mrs. Terry Trenz
Teacher - Computers
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Mr. Mike Verrico
Teacher - Phys Ed / Health
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