Administrative Directory – Professional Development Council 2026-2027

The professional development council shall develop and plan professional development opportunities for the members. The chair of the council shall be elected by and from the members of the council. The remainder of the council shall be composed of 12 district professional development representatives. Other members may be designated by the President with the approval of the PMEA Board of Directors.

Professional Development Chair

Martha Heise – Oil City Area School District

Immediate Past Professional Development Chair

Deb Chrisman – Perkiomen Valley School District 

 

District Professional Development Representatives

District 1

Vacant

District 2

Liz White – Conneaut School District

District 3

Martha Heise – Oil City Area School District

District 4

Jennifer DeRemer – Bald Eagle Area School District

District 5

Jen Newman – Freedom Area School District

District 6

Labrina O’Hara – Northern Bedford County School District

District 7

Lisa Sempsey – Hempfield School District

District 8

Nelson Rodriguez – Shamokin Area School District

District 9

Hollie Baker – Dallas School District

District 10

Michaela Madaio – Allentown School District

District 11

Deb Chrisman – Perkiomen Valley School District

District 12

Danielle Cullen – Downingtown Area School District

Ex-Officio Members

PMEA Executive Director

Abigail Young

PMEA Executive Director Emerita

Margaret Bauer