Dr. Dan Beck, honored by NASSP as a finalist for the national Assistant Principal of the Year.

Dr. Dan Beck, PA's Robert E. Lavely Assistant Principal of the Year, was honored by Raquel Martinez, NASSP President, and Ronn Nozoe, NASSP Chief Executive Officer, as a finalist for the national Assistant Principal of the Year Award.

Honoring PA's 2025 NDP, Dr. Matt Miller

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, and Susan Martin, Central II RSS, recognized PA's NDP, Dr. Matt Miller, at Central York's school board meeting on April 7, 2025.

Honoring PA's 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year

Dr. Carol Sprinker, West III RSS, recognized Dr. Dan Beck, PA's 2025 Robert E. Lavely Assistant Principal of the Year, at Upper St. Clair's April 7, 2025, school board meeting. Dr. Beck is one of three finalists vying for the National Assistant Principal of the Year Award.

2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, and PA delegation speak to US Sen. Dave McCormick.

2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

President Jim Orichosky and Central Region group with US Rep. Lloyd Schmucker.

2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

The East Region group with US Rep. Rob Bresnahan.

2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

NAESP board member and PA principal, Dr. Jess Quinter participated on a panel during the conference.

2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

Melanie Rosenberger, federal relations coordinator, sat in on an Education Briefing during the conference.

2025 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference

West region group in front of US Rep. Chris Deluzio's office.

Jeremy Womer - PA's 2025 Outstanding Assistant Principal

Jeremy Womer was honored at a Seneca Valley School Board meeting as PA's 2025 Outstanding Assistant Principal on Feb. 10, 2025, by Dr. Eric Eshbach and Michael Allison of the PA Principals Association.

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