Sheila Toth and Nancy Breidenbach are being honored as Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year, respectively.

 

Above: Dr. Thacker and Principal Sheryll Harper congratulate Sheila Toth (center), P-H-M's Teacher of the Year.

Below: Dr. Thacker and IT Director Matthew Hapke surprise Nancy Breidenbach with the announcement that she's been named P-H-M's Employee of the Year. 

Sheila Toth currently teaches 7th grade science at Discovery Middle School. In the past she also taught Physical Education, and has worked at Mary Frank Elementary, Horizon Elementary and Grissom Middle School. In her 30 years of serving the district Sheila has challenged thousands of students to do their best, and as an educational leader she has modeled best practices while assisting and inspiring her peers. She strives to make her classroom a true learning community. As Teacher of the Year, Sheila represents all P-H-M teachers, bringing recognition and honor to our dedicated faculty of professional educators.

 

Nancy Breidenbach is a software technician in the district’s Information & Technology Department. Nancy is well known throughout the district for her positive attitude and outstanding customer service, and widely respected for her knowledge of software and technical skills. She began her career with P-H-M in 1997 and served in a variety of IT support roles at Penn High, Elm Road Elementary and Grissom Middle School before becoming a district-level tech. Nancy's expertise has been crucial in the district's successful expansion of educational technology and online testing. 

 

Mrs. Toth and Mrs. Breidenbach were each nominated by their peers for this honor, and they will be joined by their peers at the district’s Employee Recognition Dinner on May 5, where they will receive special recognition. 

 

Posted April 23, 2015 / 3:55 p.m. EDT