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Ms. Amanda Anderson
Ms. Amanda Anderson
Teacher - Math
Office: -- x 5143
Ms. Katrina Barger
Ms. Katrina Barger
Speech-Language Pathologist
Office: -- x 5154
Mrs. Teresa Barker
Mrs. Teresa Barker
Teacher - Math
Office: -- x 3115
Mr. Phil Beatty
Mr. Phil Beatty
Teacher - Technology
Office: -- x 3139
Mr. Matt Beck
Mr. Matt Beck
Paraprofessional
Office: -- x 3153
Bonnie Bisceglia
Bonnie Bisceglia
Paraprofessional
Mr. Andrew Bronkaj
Mr. Andrew Bronkaj
Teacher - Music
Office: -- x 8176
Mrs. Adrienne Caldwell
Mrs. Adrienne Caldwell
Certified School Nurse - Plum Middle School Nursing Department
Office: -- x 6392
Mrs. Allison Campbell
Mrs. Allison Campbell
School Counselor - Grade 7
Office: -- x 3122
Dr. Kelly Carrig
Dr. Kelly Carrig
Teacher - Special Education
Office: -- x 3136
Mrs. Shannon Cecchetti
Mrs. Shannon Cecchetti
Teacher - Reading
Office: -- x 3117
Mrs. Gina Dankmyer
Mrs. Gina Dankmyer
Teacher - Social Studies
Office: -- x 3112
Mr. Bill Depew
Mr. Bill Depew
Teacher - Art
Office: -- x 3138
Dr. Ashley DeVito
Dr. Ashley DeVito
Assistant Principal
Office: -- x 6328
Mrs. Amanda Durick
Mrs. Amanda Durick
Teacher - Art
Office: -- x 3137
Mr. Dave Dziewulski
Mr. Dave Dziewulski
Teacher - English
Office: -- x 8134
Mrs. Vicki Dziewulski
Mrs. Vicki Dziewulski
Teacher - Library/Media - Department Leader: Library
Office: -- x 3147
Department Leader: Library
Library K-12 and English7-12 Certifications
MLIS - Master's of Library and Information Science    
B.A. - English Literature
@PBSD: 22 years
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.
Mr. Chuck Fitzgerald
Mr. Chuck Fitzgerald
Teacher - Special Education
Office: -- x 3135
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
Mr. Dave Gray
Mr. Dave Gray
Teacher - Math
Office: -- x 3114
Officer Jim Horwatt
Officer Jim Horwatt
School Police Officer
Office: -- x 6379
Mr. Robert Kalanja
Mr. Robert Kalanja
Teacher - Music
Office: -- x 3145
Ms. Rebecca Konarski
Ms. Rebecca Konarski
Social Worker
Office: -- x 6365
Kristin Lewis
Kristin Lewis
Nurse
Office: -- x 3164
Mrs. Deb Livsey
Mrs. Deb Livsey
Teacher - Computer Science 8
Office: -- x 3113
Mrs. Bethany Loy
Mrs. Bethany Loy
Teacher - Music
Office: -- x 8174
Ms. Missy Markiewicz
Ms. Missy Markiewicz
School Counselor - Grade 8
Office: -- x 6327
Ms. Courtney Mendenhall
Ms. Courtney Mendenhall
Teacher - Foreign Language
Office: -- x 3146
Mrs. Karen Mienke
Mrs. Karen Mienke
Teacher - English
Office: -- x 3123
Mr. Dave Mischen
Mr. Dave Mischen
Teacher - Science
Office: -- x 3132
Mrs. Susan Monroe
Mrs. Susan Monroe
Teacher - English
Office: -- x 3120
Mrs. Erin Morris
Mrs. Erin Morris
Teacher - Social Studies
Office: -- x 3125
Plum Music Boosters
Plum Music Boosters
The Plum Music Boosters
Mr. Nick Oto
Mr. Nick Oto
Teacher - Phys Ed / Health
Office: -- x 3142
Mrs. Jenifer Paraschos
Mrs. Jenifer Paraschos
Teacher - Music
Office: -- x 3144
JoAnn Pastucha
JoAnn Pastucha
Administrative Assistant
Office: -- x 6325
Plum Middle School PSSO
Plum Middle School PSSO
Plum Middle School PSSO
Mr. Bernie Pucka
Mr. Bernie Pucka
Teacher - Social Studies
Office: -- x 3127
Mr. Nathan Rebovich
Mr. Nathan Rebovich
Teacher - Science - Department Leader: Science, 5-8
Office: -- x 3131
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.
Mrs. Erika Richman
Mrs. Erika Richman
Teacher - Science
Office: -- x 3133
Ms. Jen Scharba
Ms. Jen Scharba
Teacher - Media Literacy
Office: -- x 3121
Mrs. Caitlin Schuchert
Mrs. Caitlin Schuchert
Teacher - Science
Office: -- x 3129
Mrs. Lindsay Sciullo
Mrs. Lindsay Sciullo
Teacher - English
Office: -- x 3116
Mr. Ryan Silvis
Mr. Ryan Silvis
Teacher - Math - Department Leader: Math, 5-8
Office: -- x 3111
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.  
Mrs. Amber Soxman
Mrs. Amber Soxman
Teacher - Special Education - Department Leader: Special Education/Gate/SLP, 7-12
Office: -- x 3134
Mr. Jason Steele
Mr. Jason Steele
Teacher - Technology
Office: -- x 3140
Dr. Adam Szarmach
Dr. Adam Szarmach
Principal, Plum Middle High School
Office: -- x 6395
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.
Mrs. Terry Trenz
Mrs. Terry Trenz
Teacher - Computers
Office: -- x 3141
Mr. Mike Verrico
Mr. Mike Verrico
Teacher - Phys Ed / Health
Office: -- x 3143
Ms. Megan Walters
Ms. Megan Walters
Teacher - Social Studies

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