MISSION VISION

Mission: Educate and empower all learners to design their best future.

Shared Vision: Provide an unparalleled educational experience that ignites a passion for learning in the pursuit of personal success.

Shared Values:

• We put students first.

Values

• We invest in our youth.

• We support safe and caring environments.

• We value all differences.

• We seek growth and innovation.

• We promote personalized learning for all.

• We embrace talents to realize potential.

• We do great work together.

Edgeworth Elementary

Principal: Dr. Carol Sprinker

200 Meadow Ln., Edgeworth, PA 15143 (412) 749-3000

Osborne Elementary

Principal: Mr. Ben Canan

1414 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143 (412) 749-4000

Middle School

Principal: Dr. Anthony Mooney

Interim Assistant Principal: Mrs. Katrina Chapman

618 Harbaugh St., Sewickley, PA 15143 (412) 749-5000

High School

Principal: Dr. Deborah Riccobelli

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Dawn Hardman

625 Beaver St., Leetsdale, PA 15056 (412) 749-6000

Quaker Valley School Board

Geoff Barnes

Region: II

Term: 2019-2023

Email: barnesg@qvsd.org

Marna Blackmer, Vice-President

Region: III

Term: 2019-2023

Email: blackmerm@qvsd.org

Kati Doebler

Region: III

Term: 2021-2025

Email: doeblerk@qvsd.org

Gianni Floro Region: I

Term: 2019-2023

Email: florog@qvsd.org

Daniela Helkowski

Region: I

Term: 2021-2025

Email: helkowskid@qvsd.org

Jonathan Kuzma, President

Region: I

Term: 2021-2025

Email: kuzmaj2@qvsd.org

District Office

100 Leetsdale Industrial Dr., Suite B Leetsdale, PA 15056

(412) 749-3600

Executive Leadership Team:

Dr. Tammy A. Andreyko, Superintendent

Dr. Andrew Surloff, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Scott Antoline, Director of Finance and Operations

Mrs. Michelle Dietz, Director of Communications

Mrs. Karyn Dobda, Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives

Mr. Charlie Gauthier, Director of Facilities and Administrative Services

Dr. Susan Gentile, Director of Instruction and Learning

Mr. Mike Lewis, Director of Student Services

Mrs. Stefanie McKissic, Director of Human Resources

Stratton Nash

Region: II

Term: 2021-2025

Email: nashs@qvsd.org

Chesney Soderstrom

Region: II

Term: 2019-2023

Email: soderstromc@qvsd.org

Jeffrey Watters, Treasurer

Region III

Term: 2019-2023

Email: wattersj@qvsd.org

Christina DeAngelis

Board Secretary

Email: deangelisc@qvsd.org

Dear Quaker Valley,

As I begin my fifth year as your superintendent, it is a tremendous honor for me to write this letter and reflect upon the ways our District has grown and changed during my tenure. We know that the last few school years have presented unprecedented challenges for many, and we are finally seeing that our District is back to business and better than ever. We have emerged from the pandemic with renewed vision and focus on making sure that students are given every opportunity to grow and thrive.

This fall, I had the privilege of attending the League of Innovative Schools annual meeting during which Quaker Valley was formally inducted into the League. The League of Innovative Schools is organized by the Digital Promise, a global nonprofit organization, which was founded under President George W. Bush, and launched by President Barack Obama in 2011. There are only about 150 school districts in the country invited to join this amazing group of educators.

This unique recognition sets Quaker Valley apart from other districts because of our continued dedication to providing educational opportunities that ensure our students are future ready. We will be able to learn from other League schools, and schools across the country will look to Quaker Valley as an example of what they can become. Our acceptance into the League affirms that Quaker Valley can “Be the Light” as an exemplary leader. The world is changing rapidly, and it is vitally important that schools meet the needs of today’s learners. This honor demonstrates our investment in our students and community.

Our year-long commitment to “Be the Light” in every component of our school is further demonstration of our desire to create a school community where students are valued and connected, welcomed and included, and they feel cared for and taught by talented professionals. There is no question that our students are receiving an unparalleled educational experience.

Our District’s mission is to Educate and empower all students to design their best future. Not only do we strive for this, but we also seek to foster curiosity, exploration, and passion in our students as they prepare for life after school. This belief is a driving force as we eagerly continue the work to design our new high school and imagine the future of Quaker Valley. Teachers, administrators, designers, and architects are coming together to envision a new school that will take us into the next hundred years and define the spaces within it to meet the needs of our current and future learners. There is no better time to be a Quaker!

Thank you for your continued support of Quaker Valley. You are an important part of what we do every day for young people.

Very truly yours,

Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Dear Quaker Valley,

Serving the Quaker Valley School District as School Board President for the past two years has been rewarding in many ways. As a Board, we work tirelessly to ensure that we are affording our students every opportunity to succeed and receive an unparalleled educational experience. I would like to thank our community for their support, whose backing enabled us to reach the achievements you will read about in our annual report.

Our District’s shared values clearly state that we put students first, we invest in our youth, and we seek growth and innovation. As a Board, we put those values into practice each time we come together. We are proud of all that our students and staff have accomplished.

Prior to the pandemic and since, we have examined our curriculum, technology integration, and programing, and our focus has been on redefining instruction to allow opportunities for students to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This work has not gone unnoticed; in tandem with the League of Innovative Schools recognition the District received this fall, the Board also received recognition for the innovative practices we have championed. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recently presented the Quaker Valley School Board with the 2022 Innovative School Board Award at the annual Pennsylvania Education Innovation Awards event. We are a district recognized for setting high standards for others in the region, state, and nation.

Ultimately, we know that our teaching staff, students, families, and community members are the heart of our District. The Board sees our role as equipping the staff and students with the resources they need to thrive. It is because of the work and time they each invest in our schools that we are frequently recognized as one of the best school districts in the Greater Pittsburgh region. We were recently named the #6 Best High School in the Pittsburgh Area and the #5 Best High School for College Prep Programs in the Pittsburgh Area by Niche. The US News and World Report named Quaker Valley #9 among the Best High Schools in the Pittsburgh Metro Area for 2022.

Quaker Valley is committed to being forward-thinking and ensuring that our students are prepared for whatever their futures bring. This mindset also applies to our commitment to construct a new high school. This year we have worked with community members, teachers, administrators, architects, and others to create and share what our new high school will look like. Our future-ready design will allow us to leverage the innovative practices engaged in by our District. As we continue working and refining these plans, we are unwavering in our desire to make continuous improvements.

We recognize that a positive partnership between the District and the community at large is essential for us to maintain respect and trust, to work together to improve the educational experiences of our students, and to make fiscally responsible decisions. We can best represent our community when our members are actively engaged with supporting our mission, sharing feedback, and asking questions. We welcome and encourage everyone to learn more about the District, participate in school board meetings, attend events, and engage in all that Quaker Valley has to offer.

When I talk about all the wonderful things Quaker Valley is doing and has done in the past, I speak with first-hand experience. I and four other members of the Board are graduates and life-long Quakers. Eight out of our nine board members have had or currently have children in the District. Our investment in the District and its future is personal. We are committed to serving this community.

I invite everyone to read through our report and take a closer look at our District and the wonderful things we have to share.

Jonathan Kuzma, President

Pssa

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