Friends of Quaker Valley Schools Education Foundation Awards Distinguished Staff

Friends of Quaker Valley Schools Education Foundation recently awarded six Distinguished Staff awards. 

In keeping with tradition, the six staff members were recognized at a May 9 event at the Edgeworth Club in Sewickley.   

Honored staff members include:

• Jessica Garavaglia, special education teacher, Quaker Valley High School

• Samantha Hiller, cafeteria and transportation support staff, Quaker Valley Middle School

• Jenielle Johnson, third-grade teacher, Osborne Elementary School

• Corrie Nye, music teacher, Quaker Valley Middle School 

• Laura Piatek, fourth-grade teacher, Edgeworth Elementary School

• Thomas Pipkins, paraprofessional, Quaker Valley High School

Each honoree received a monetary award and an engraved paperweight to commemorate the honor. 

“It is a beautiful day as we celebrate the success of six Quaker Valley School District staff members.  They are held in high regard for the profound impact they make in our schools and our classrooms,” said Dorothy Pollon, president of the Friends of Quaker Valley Schools Education Foundation. “Our students are fortunate to benefit from the expertise, dedication, and commitment of this year’s Distinguished Staff awardees.”  

Awarded staff are selected by members of the Quaker Valley School District administration. They were introduced by their respective principal or supervisor with comments that included “hard-working,” “have a passion for teaching,” and “positive, supportive, and child-centered.”  

Velma Saire, retired Quaker Valley administrator and FRIENDS trustee, applauded the families of the awardees for their support.

“We must give credit to their families, who without their unwavering support, would not be able to be there for our students to the level that they are committed to achieving,” Saire said.

Information provided by Quaker Valley School District.

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