2025 PA Principal of the Year

Laura S. Tobias was recognized by the PA Principals Association at a dinner in her honor in State College on August 2, 2025.

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Samuel Mormando presented a keynote session on Augut 4, 2025.

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Monte Carlo Night was a hit with attendees!

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Dr. Michael Snell and Dr. Eric Eshbach are pictured with NAESP Executive Director, Dr. Earl Franks, and NAESP President, April Knight.

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The 2025 Bob D. Schiller Memorial Cancer Research & Support Award was presented to Shawn Cerully.

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The 2025 Service to Children Award was presented to Kellie Goodman Shaffer, President of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce.

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Dr. Scott Seaman, Executive Director of the Association of Washington School Principals, presented a keynote session on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Dr. Beth Haldeman, Director of Professional Development for the PA Principals Association, led the pre-conference EdCamp session on Aug. 3, 2025.

 

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Regional Service Specialist (RSS) Update

On July 1, 2025, Dr. Matthew Walsh (East III) and Yvonne-Best Proctor (West I) have joined the PA Principal Association’s Regional Service Specialist (RSS) team of
Dr. Carl McBreen (East II) and Tammie Burnaford (Central I), Susan Martin (Central II), Peg Foster (East I), Darren McLaurin (Central III), Dr. Carol Sprinker (West III) and
Michael Allison (West II) to provide support and assistance to members in the 9 regions across PA.
Click here for important updates for your region!

Professional Development Opportunities

School Leader Paradigm - Becoming While Doing

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Learning Leader Book Study

The PA Principals Association and PA EDGE are jointly hosting “The Learning Leader Book Study” based on the book: Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead Through Challenging Times by Dr. Jill M. Siler. Click here for the informational flyer.

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A Message from President Jim Orichosky: Thanks to all Principals for the 24-25 school year. It's time to reset for the coming year!

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PA Principals Association is the only professional organization in Pennsylvania dedicated to the support and well-being of school administrators with a special emphasis on elementary, middle and high school principals. PA Principals Association is committed to the advancement of the profession and strives to provide exceptional services and benefits to its members.

PA Principals Association provides its members with the professional development, legal advice/Act 93 consultations, legislative efforts, research, tools and networking that they need to be successful school leaders.

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