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November 21, 2024
Announcing Third Thursdays for the 2024-2025 school year!
Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2024 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Details will be posted shortly.
October 18, 2024
PSEA Southwestern Region Members dress up for Solidarity Dress Down Day!
Central Greene EA:
Waynesburg Central Elementary School (pictured above): Amy Sibert, Kelly Scherrick, Amanda Bochna, Chera Strelick, Missy Brant
Connellsville Area EA:
Springfield Elementary School (pictured above): Stacy Sipe, Laura Cramer, Amy Brooks, Lonni Marris, Janine Ulery, Jessica Show, Jamie Lambie, Ashleigh Myers, Jennifer Puskar, Cortnee Earl, Rob Lepre
Jefferson-Morgan EA:
Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School (pictured above)
Ringgold EA:
Ringgold Elementary School North (pictured above): Rachel Lint, Ashley Wilson, Kathryn Kline, Sondra Christner, Jonathan Boscan, Kim Lemal, Christina Yates, Emily Wyvratt, Tanya Hodge, Charlee Hartley, Jenna Bodnovich, Nicole Cardis, Kelli Schmeltz, Melissa Trilli, Earl Gilpin, Megan Tomlinson, Elizabeth Lewis, Lauren Masucci, Alaina Pobodnik, Shelly Fine, Makenze Fine, Diane Custer
Ringgold Elementary School South (pictured above): Bethany Ripepi, Crystal Cameron, Cassandra Davies, Krista Wilson, Jennifer Denitti, Faith Martin
Ringgold High School (pictured above): Margarita Carhuassla, Patience Stanicar, Colleen Tolliver, Darcy Cheek, Tiffani Trice-Kolar, Kim Leasure, Nicole Waters, Mandy Lutska, Kasey Clifford, Deb Hurlburt, Kristie Rygiel-DeBor, Melissa DeOrio, Lauren Delbiondo, Theresa Campa, Michelle Glaid, Leslie Weinstein, Brandi Maher, Taryn Beegle, Ashley Kushner, Kaitlyn Kenney, Darren Hale, Jamie Brownfield, Phoebe Dailey, Natalie Andrews, Ashley McWhirter, Brianna Roesner, Jason Pfarr, Garrett Whalen, Chris Szalay, Kasi Staffen, Matt Egizio, Al Lewis, Dan Shipman, William Royal, Bill Callaway, Dave Kostelnik
Southmoreland EA:
Southmoreland Primary Center (pictured above): Christopher Huff, Ivy Martin, Amber Cernuto
Uniontown Area EA:
Uniontown Area High School (pictured above): Patty Thomas
West Greene EA:
West Greene EA (pictured above): Shelly Richardson, Stephen Shamay, Brandy Rohrer, Jenn Gilbert, Michael Juliano, Lisa Kravits, Jessica Riffle, Morgan Lohr, Jeanine Wilcox, Karlie Wright, Ralph Wilson, Alexa Nulph, Kirsten Garber, Karyn Moore, Tara Bortz, Roberta Barr, Kayla Hildreth, Ashley Shinsky, Hannah Cheplic, Tom Wilson, Emily Tracanna, Misty Renner, Tracy Cole, Alexandria Fitch, Jordan Watson, Eric Armstrong, Courtney Falce, Jill Stoffa, Brad Trump, Doug Victor, Haley Bissett, Sara Perkins, Melissa Ullom, Sheri Garlick, Diana Moninger, Sara Allen, Jessica Wassil, Stephanie Bohon, Leeann Danley, Michael Bruno, Anastasia Ross, Chelsey Shultz, Tiffany Hart, Lizzie Crouse, Taylor Prezel, Chasity Whitlatch, Jeff Polander, Jessica Jacobs, Bill Simms, Beau Jackson, Tonya Meek, Matt Cross, Grace Pinto, Michelle Cross, Rich Hopf
November 15, 2024
On Friday, November 15, 2024, wear your local association t-shirt or a PSEA Southwestern Region t-shirt (if permitted by your district).
Take a photo (individual or group) and email it to Michelle at mstonebraker@psea.org. (Please include the names of all participants in the photo.)
Look for your photo on the PSEA-Southwestern Region website.
To view the flyer about this event, click here or in the Flyer box below.
October 18, 2024
Kades-Margolis advisors, Tyler Kimball and Zach VanHorn, joined the PSEA-Southwestern Region members in celebrating Solidarity Dress Down Day on Friday, October 18, 2024. #Solidarity #UnionStrong
Kades-Margolis (pictured above): Zach VanHorn (L) and Tyler Kimball (R)
October 07, 2024
(left to right) John Frick of state Sen. Pat Stefano’s office; state Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa; Intuit Vice President of Corporate Responsibility Dave Zasada; Jeremy Bryson; Laurel Highlands Principal John Diamond; and Laurel Highlands Director of Curriculum Randy Miller
Jeremy Bryson, a finance teacher at Laurel Highlands High School for 11 years, recently guided his students to a national win in the “Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge,” beating 273 other medium-sized schools.
The challenge, held during Financial Literacy Month in April, involved students playing a game called Prosperity Quest, where they made real-life financial decisions, managed credit, and completed tasks in a simulated world.
As a reward for the students’ win, the school received a $50,000 celebration on Sept. 19 featuring a red carpet, mechanical bull, rock-climbing wall, and visits from local politicians.
“On a personal level, I can’t say I’ve ever been prouder of my students,” Bryson said. “It lets me know that what I’m doing is working, and I’m going to continue to do that every day.”
October 11, 2024
Local Education Association Presidents show solidarity during a collaborative professional development day.
Meet Mike Moximchalk (L) and Anthony Seranko (R), PSEA-Southwestern Region local association Presidents at Derry Area Education Association and Greater Latrobe Education Association respectively.
Derry Area EA recently supported Greater Latrobe EA in their quest for a new contract by wearing their union digs during a collaborative professional development day. #Solidarity
At the recent New Members Kickoff Event, new members participated in a speed-painting exercise symbolizing unionism on canvas. Here are some of the pictures from the event:
November 15, 2024
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Southwestern Region Fall 2024 House of Delegates Meeting will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024. This meeting is in-person. Credentials pick-up will start at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. Online registration is required.
Meeting Location:
Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
210 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA 15301
Lodging:
Hyatt Place Hollywood Casino & Racetrack
Pittsburgh South
212 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA 15301
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMMITTEE CHAIRS/CO-CHAIRS:
LODGING: If you need lodging, please select that option when you register online. The room cost for Friday, November 15, 2024, is $187.59 including taxes. DO NOT CONTACT THE HOTEL FOR LODGING RESERVATIONS.
If you need to cancel your room, please contact Michelle Stonebraker (724-696-3100) on or before 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 or you will be charged the full room rate of $187.59. Again, DO NOT CONTACT THE HOTEL.
Registration for this meeting closes at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Stonebraker at the PSEA-Southwestern Region Office (724-696-3100 or mstonebraker@psea.org).
Three ways to register:
1) Click here;
2) Click in the "Register Here" box below"; or
3) Scan this QR Code with your cell phone camera:
Do you know a friend, colleague, or community member or organization who you think deserves special recognition for their contribution to public education? Right now, we’re accepting nominations for the Celebrating Excellence “Adler Friend of Education” and “Human & Civil Rights” Awards.
PSEA's Celebrating Excellence Awards Dinner honors winners of the PSEA Adler Friend of Education Award and the PSEA Human and Civil Rights Awards.
PSEA hosts the dinner each May to provide a special opportunity to recognize individuals, local associations, and organizations going the extra mile for our schools and communities.
The Adler Friend of Education award recognizes an individual who has made significant statewide contributions to public education. Adler Award recipients have included PSEA leaders, public officials, and others whose work has improved public education in Pennsylvania.
The Human and Civil Rights Awards are intended to applaud the outstanding work occurring every day in Pennsylvania's public schools and in our communities.
A selection committee meets each January to review the nominations submitted and select winners in four categories: Student Leader, Educational Leader, Community Leader, and Local Association, along with the Adler Friend of Education Award.
Deadline to submit a nomination is December 31, 2024.
The Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium (ACSHIC) renewal has updated for the 2024-2025 Plan Year.
Please click the links below where you can find some important information regarding the plan changes and updates, including what was presented at the May 2, 2024 ASCHIC Renewal Meeting.
November 19, 2024
The Southwestern Education Support Professionals (ESP) Division announces the following meeting dates and topics:
All meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyards, 1 Sunny Lane, Hunker, PA 15639.
December 16, 2024
The PSEA-Southwestern Region Executive Committee announces their board meetings for the 2024-2025 school year.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend, please go through the registration process and check "Unable to Attend" from the participation-type list.
Meetings will be held at Bella Terra Vineyard, 121 Sunny Lane, Hunker, PA 15639. Online registration is required. Dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. promptly.
Committee reports should be emailed to Michelle Stonebraker (mstonebraker@psea.org) no later than the deadline date which is listed above. If you have no report, kindly send Michelle an email stating such.
February 11, 2025
The Fayette County Education Association announces their meetings for the 2024-2025 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):
Watch your email for registration information.
February 24, 2025
The Washington County Education Association announces their meetings for the 2024-2025 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):
Watch your email for registration information.
February 25, 2025
The Westmoreland Education Council (WEC) announces their meetings for the 2024-2025 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):
Watch your email for registration information.
February 27, 2025
The Greene County Coordinated Bargaining Council announces their meetings for the 2024-2025 school year (next meeting is shown in bold):
Watch your email for registration information.
September 25, 2025
Save the Date!
New Member Kickoff Event
This event is for new Southwestern Region PSEA members (3 years or fewer).
Join your PSEA Southwestern Region Governance and Staff at this event.
To register (currently closed):
Southwestern Region Officers for the 2023-2025 term are:
President: Missy Brant
Vice President: Joe Steeves
Secretary: Daneen Watson
Treasurer: Christopher Huff
Southwestern ESP Division Officers for the 2022-2025 term are:
President: Terri Pajak
Vice President: Brian Tantlinger
Secretary/Treasurer: Meranda Mullins
The online Southwestern Region Directory has been revised and is located at the top of this website in the "Region Information" block (login required). This online Directory is revised throughout the school year as updates occur.
If you have updates, please contact the Southwestern Region Office at: SW-HunkerAssociates@psea.org
Do you know a PSEA member who is retiring this year? Celebrate their retirement with us! We have yard signs available congratulating the member on their retirement. Contact the Southwestern Region Office at 724-696-3100 to secure your member's sign.
If you have an interesting story about a PSEA Southwestern Region Member, please contact Fritz Fekete at 724-696-3100 or ffekete@psea.org.
Local Association Presidents:
The Local Email Utility, available to you and your designees, is a useful tool for you to quickly email all your members without the need to create and maintain a separate database of member email addresses.
Your access carried over on September 1 (as long as you remained president). After September 1, your designees from the prior year were deleted and you need to log in to Local Leader Tools to set up your designee(s) for the current membership year.
If you have any questions about this tool, please contact PSEA-Financial Management at 800-944-7732.