PA's POTY of the Year Recognized by PA Principals Association

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, presented PA's 2026 Principal of the Year, Dr. David Wiedlich, with an award on Feb. 24, 2026, at the Radnor Township School District School Board meeting.

PA's 2026 Principal of the Year Recognized

Dr. David Wiedlich was joined at the Capitol by his family and Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, where he was recognized on the Senate Floor as the 2026 Principal of the Year by senators from his district.

2025 NDP - Dr. Matt Miller

Dr. Matt Miller was honored recently in Washington, D.C., by NAESP as one of 43 exemplary elementary and middle-level principals from across the nation in the 2025 class of NAESP National Distinguished Principals (NDPs).

2025 Frank S. Manchester Award for Excellence in Journalism

West II Regional Service Specialist, Michael Allison, presented the award to the 2025 recipient, Dr. Jim Croushore (left), Principal of Bon Air Elementary School.

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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