Passing the gavel to the 2026-2028 president, Jonathan Bauer.

Dr. Chris Culver presented at keynote about kindness at SUMMIT26.

Rebecca Bodnar received the 2026 Kades-Margolis Mini-Grant Award.

Marissa Cerully received the 2026 Bob D. Schiller Memorial Cancer Research and Support Award.

Ben Hartranft kicked off Summit26 with his inspirational keynote session.

Jim Orichosky was honored as the 2024-2026 president.

NASSP's National Education Leadership Awards Gala

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, PA's Assistant Principal of the Year, Danielle Ambrosia, and PA's Principal of the Year, Dr. David Wiedlich.

News & Announcements

Jonathan Bauer Begins Term as President of the Pennsylvania Principals Association
Jonathan Bauer, principal of Upper Merion Area High School has begun a two-year term as president of the Pennsylvania Principals Association. Bauer, a 23-year member of the association, will serve… Read More
PA parents can now track vaccine rates at their child’s school
As Pennsylvania families prepare for back-to-school season, the state health and education departments have released a detailed look at school vaccination rates. The new online database launches as the state… Read More
How the costly digital age is leaving behind PA’s rural, underfunded schools
Matthew Splain, superintendent of the Otto-Eldred School District, said schools in his district are struggling to keep aging, refurbished laptops from dying on students. The district’s struggles are not isolated…. Read More

Upcoming Events

Assistant Principal & Dean of Students Symposium
Fall 2026 – Held in Nine Locations

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Regional Service Specialists (RSS)
The PA Principal Association’s Regional Service Specialist (RSS) team: (East I -Vacant), (East II – Vacant),
Dr. Matthew Walsh (East III), James Orichosky (Central I), Susan Martin (Central II), Darren McLaurin (Central III),
Yvonne Best-Proctor (West I), Michael Allison (West II) and Dr. Carol Sprinker (West III)
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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Leader of Leaders Collaborative - Third Cohort - Beginning in July 2026

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Benefits of Membership

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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