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Introducing the Inaugural Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk with Dr. Kathy Mahon and Seneca Valley fourth grader, Miss Lucy Martsolf

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Dr. Kathy Mahon, School Psychologist and Miss Lucy Martsolf, Seneca Valley fourth grader at Haine Elementary School

Dr. Kathy Mahon is in her 23rd year as a school psychologist with Seneca Valley. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Mercyhurst University, Master of Education and Specialist Certification in School Psychology from Edinboro University, and Doctor of Education in School Psychology with a neuropsychology specialty from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is also the lead advisor for the Best Buddies chapter at Haine Elementary.

Miss Lucy Martsolf is a 10-year-old student at Haine Elementary who has been active in the special needs community from a young age. She has volunteered at numerous sensory events through the nonprofit her mother started in honor of her sister in 2016. She has an older sister with autism who she loves very much. They are “best buddies.” Miss Martsolf has demonstrated courage to help individuals who learn differently and respect for those who demonstrate a need for a helping hand.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• Overview of the new Best Buddies chapter at Haine Elementary School
• Volunteering with Best Buddies
• Details about the upcoming Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk
• Mission of the Best Buddies Walk
• How to register for the Best Buddies Walk, scheduled for Saturday, June 1
  • Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk (runsignup.com)

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College and Career Preparations with Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner

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Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner, Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs

Ms. Darla Ramirez-Lightner is in her 32nd year at Seneca Valley as a school counselor. In the Spring of 2019, she transitioned into the Coordinator of Collegiate & Career Affairs for the secondary campus working with the three school counseling offices 7-12. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Education degree with Secondary School Counseling Certification from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Psychology Degree from Grand Canyon University. Additionally, she holds a College Admissions Counseling Specialist Certificate and Career Development Specialist Certificate.

As a proud parent of three students who graduated from Seneca Valley, she offers a dual college and career perspective and has served the Seneca Valley community with experience, passion and enthusiasm.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• The role of Coordinator of Collegiate and Career Affairs
• Top questions that parents ask regarding college and career planning
• Upcoming College and Career Fair
• Helpful tips/advice that parents/guardians should know, like SchooLinks, SV’s new college and career readiness platform
• Student and parent resources available on the website - Guidance / OVERVIEW (svsd.net)

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Introducing Seneca Valley's Paraprofessional Incentive Program with Dr. Jeff Roberts and Ms. Kyra Bobak

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Dr. Jeff Roberts, Director of Student Services and Ms. Kyra Bobak, Director of Human Resources

Dr. Jeff Roberts has been an administrator in the Seneca Valley School District since 2009, and currently serves as the Seneca Valley Supervisor of Gifted Education and Student Services. He earned his degree in doctoral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership Studies. In addition to supervising gifted education, Mr. Roberts oversees the school counseling, health service and library departments. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the Leadership Butler County program. He is also currently a member of the Butler County Suicide Prevention Coalition, and a board member of the Butler County Alliance for Children.

Ms. Kyra Bobak has over 20 years of experience in education and has been an administrator in Seneca Valley School District since 2006. She served as an assistant principal and then as a principal for Haine Elementary School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and received her Master’s degree in Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• The job of a paraprofessional
• Qualifications and skillset needed to become a paraprofessional
• Details about the new paraprofessional incentive program
• Bonuses and other incentives within the new program

Learn more about the paraprofessional incentive program:
Human Resources / Paraprofessional Incentive Program (svsd.net)