August 28, 2023 – Long-term school directors across the State are being honored by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) at local school board meetings. School directors are recognized for their years of service at 8 years and up.

Shannon Patrick, Vice President of the Bethlehem Area School District Board of School Directors, received recognition for 12 years of service. She was presented a certificate adding her to the PSBA “Honor Roll of School Board Service.”

Dr. Karen Beck Pooley, a member of the Bethlehem Area School District Board of School Directors, received recognition for 8 years of service. She was presented a certificate adding her to the PSBA “Honor Roll of School Board Service.”

Dr. Dean Donaher, a member of the Bethlehem Area School District Board of School Directors, received recognition for 8 years of service. He was also presented a certificate adding his to the PSBA “Honor Roll of School Board Service.”

Mr. Colin Dempsey, PSBA Member Outreach Manager of Eastern, PA along with Dr. Jack P. Silva, Superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District, presented each recipient with their certificate and spoke about their dedication to volunteer their service to students, staff, the community and public education. Most school directors cite a desire to give back to public education or to improve educational outcomes for students as the primary reason for their service. These elected leaders give unselfishly of their time and energy to support and guide our public schools and the students they service. Their efforts along with those of fellow board members reflect the mission of our schools to provide opportunities for success for every student.

 

About the Bethlehem Area School District

The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community-based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. The district enjoys numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools’ rich curricular and co-curricular offerings.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Barbara Clymer
Communications Coordinator
Bethlehem Area School District
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017
 

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