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Mr. Marquis with the PTA Officers who nominated him for the leadership award.
PTA RECOGNIZES PLEASANT VALLEY PRINCIPAL
WITH STATE AWARD
O
n September 4th, the Pleasant Valley PTA sponsored
a Welcome Back luncheon for the staff prior to the
start of the school day. The cafeteria was filled with
delicious treats for everyone, but what the staff didn’t
know was that they were in for a surprise.
Earlier this year, the building’s PTA leadership had secretly
nominated Pleasant Valley Principal Greg Marquis for the
2019 Dr. Walt Kealey Leadership Award. The award is given
annually to one principal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
who supports parent involvement, interacts openly with the
community and creates a quality learning environment for all
children.
As guests entered the breakfast event, PTA President Diane
Damon welcomed everyone and shared the good news that Mr.
Marquis had been selected for the state award. The news was
quickly followed by a team of excited parents who showered
Marquis with confetti to mark the occasion!
In her nomination, PTA President Diana Damon notes that not
only is Mr. Marquis a good listener to all points of view, but his
pride in his school and the entire Peters Township community is
obvious to those who work with him at Pleasant Valley.
“He has a drive for academic excellence so that every child is
set up for success,” said Damon in her nomination. “His love of
our school and his positive attitude make the environment at
Pleasant Valley a nurturing place to be.”
Marquis will be recognized at the 110th Annual Convention of
the Pennsylvania PTA in October in State College.
Marquis is showered with confetti as he hears the news of his award.
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