FRANKLIN REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS ARE ON THE MOVE
Franklin Regional values professional development and the advancement of its team members . This past spring , two FR administrators accomplished two milestones in their respective careers and three new administrators assumed roles with the District .
n Assistant Superintendent , Dr . Mary Catherine Reljac , successfully defended her dissertation at the University of Pittsburgh in June to earn her Ed . D . Dr . Reljac has enjoyed servicing FR since 2013 . Her dissertation focused on the motivations , relationships , and decision-making of Western PA School Board members . She is responsible for leading the professional development and curriculum and instruction for FR .
n Dr . Richard Regelski , Director of Special Education , graduated in May from Leadership Westmoreland . Leadership Westmoreland is a program designed to foster the development and growth of future business and governmental leaders in Westmoreland County . The nine-month program included site visits and dialogue with key decision makers . Participants learned how the county operates , acquired insight into the decision-making process and gained access to vital resources . Participants immersed themselves in community projects , working in teams to study challenging issues and develop real-world solutions . Dr . Regelski also earned his Ed . D . in July from the University of Pittsburgh . His dissertation focused on “ The Effectiveness Of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies On Reading Comprehension For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder .”
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FRANKLIN REGIONAL NEWS n Mrs . Jennifer DiFulvio was appointed the new Supervisor of Support Services by the School Board in June . Her responsibilities include providing leadership and mentoring to the administrative , instructional , and support staff relative to K-12 student support services . She will provide direct oversight of program development for Behavioral Support Services , Professional Development for Educational Specialists , and Coordination of Community Resource Agencies . Prior to her new post , Mrs . DiFulvio served as the Assistant Principal of FR Middle School for the past three years . Prior to that role , she served as a K-5 Learning Support teacher for five years at Heritage Elementary .
n Mrs . Carla Roland was appointed FR Middle School ( FRMS ) Assistant Principal . She will collaborate with Principal Andrew Leviski to oversee the 798 students and 98 staff members , which comprise FRMS . Prior to her appointment , Mrs . Roland served the school as Interim Assistant Principal and was also a former FR Senior High School Literacy teacher . She has served the District since 2001 .
n Mrs . Cara Zanella was welcomed as the new Director of Development and Communications for FRSD in May . She will be responsible for Districtwide public relations , student publicity , media relations , grant writing , fund development , publications , District marketing and branding , website communications , and crisis communications . She will also function as the Executive Director of the newly created Franklin Regional Panther Foundation . Prior to joining the FR administrative team , she worked for Gateway School District and Peters Township School District .
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