orth Hills School District
NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
North Hills Superintendent Wins Statewide Honor
North Hills School District Superintendent Dr . Patrick J . Mannarino was honored with the Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ( PASCD ) Supervision Award at the organization ’ s annual conference in Philadelphia . Dr . Mannarino was selected for the award for his excellence as an administrator and support for professional development activities and programs that have positively impacted North Hills and its students .
During his more than 15 years at North Hills , Dr . Mannarino has designed many successful staff development programs that focus on supervisory practices and create an instructional model for staff to follow to achieve success and mastery in the classroom . He has been integral to the creation of the academic Academies at North Hills High School , the expansion and success of the Advanced Placement , College in High School and Online Academy programs , the launch of the middle school STEAM Center and the implementation of Project Connect , North Hills 1:1 iPad initiative for all sixth- , seventh- and eighth-grade students . He serves as the Superintendent of Record for A . W . Beattie Career Center , on the Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents , as treasurer for the WPIAL Board of Directors and as the WPIAL representative on the PIAA Board of Directors .
“ Dr . Mannarino is a highly supportive administrator . While working with him , I have been continually impressed with his driving commitment to excellence . He is uncompromising in his quest for quality educational opportunities for all young people . He never loses sight of students and their needs . … Dr . Mannarino ,
NHSD Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted Through April 1
North Hills School District is accepting nominations for its 2017 Sports Hall of Fame . Nominations must be received no later than April 1 .
This year marks the 22nd year of the establishment of the district ’ s Sports Hall of Fame . Created in 1995 , it honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics during and / or beyond their years at North Hills High School or the former West View High School .
Current inductees have brought pride and recognition to the district ’ s athletic programs and to the community as former players , coaches , administrators and supporters .
40 Ross Township because of his commitment to education and students , is an outstanding manager and an excellent leader . Schools need outstanding administrators who can both mange and lead . In my opinion , Dr . Mannarino is outstanding in both of these capacities ,” said North Hills Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum , Assessment and Elementary Education Dr . Jeff Taylor , who nominated Dr . Mannarino for the award along with Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr . Johannah Vanatta .
Dr . Mannarino has served as superintendent since 2012 and as assistant superintendent from 2010 to 2012 . Prior to joining the central administrative staff , he served as principal of North Hills Senior High School for four years . He joined the North Hills School District as an assistant principal in June 2002 and was promoted to associate principal in June 2005 .
He holds a doctorate in administration and policy studies from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his graduate and undergraduate studies at Slippery Rock University . Dr . Mannarino also serves as an adjunct professor for Waynesburg University and Westminster College . He resides in Beaver Falls with his wife , Tracey , and their three children .
Inductees will be announced in June and recognized during the Annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner in the fall . Former inductees are encouraged to attend . Nomination forms are available on the district ’ s website www . nhsd . net or by calling the Athletics & Activities Office at 412-318-1438 .
Completed nomination forms should be forwarded to Activities Coordinator Chelle Zimmerman at North Hills High School , 53 Rochester Road , Pittsburgh , PA 15229 .