Board of Directors
Our board directors work together to ensure that the goals and actions of PARSS continue to fulfill our overarching goals of ensuring fair funding to schools and a quality education for every child in Pennsylvania. The board is comprised of members from each region to ensure equal representation in every region.
Board Officers
President
Matthew Splain
Region 9 (Seneca Highlands)
Otto-Eldred School District
(814) 817-1380
Biography
About Matthew Splain
Mr. Matthew Splain is the superintendent of schools for the Otto-Eldred School District, a small rural district located in McKean County, northwestern Pennsylvania. Mr. Splain received his B.S. in Mathematics from St. Bonaventure University in 1997 and, after receiving his Pennsylvania certification, began his teaching career in the Coudersport Area School District. During this time, he completed his coursework for a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University (2001) and qualified for his principal’s certification. In March 2005, Mr. Splain became high school principal for the Otto-Eldred School District. Mr. Splain completed additional coursework at St. Bonaventure University and received his superintendent’s letter in 2010. He became superintendent of schools for the Otto-Eldred School District in April 2011.
Mr. Splain currently serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS), the Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, the PIAA District IX Committee, is a board member for McKean County CASA, and is a member of the Leadership McKean Class of 2014. He also enjoys volunteering his time as a youth sports coach for numerous local organizations and serves on the Parish Finance Council for St. Raphael’s Church in Eldred.
Mr. Splain currently lives in Duke Center, PA with his wife, Melanie, and their four sons, Maxton, Manning, Macaibe, and Maddon.
Vice President
Stephanie Keebler
Region 6 (Riverview)
Titusville Area School District
(814) 827-0526
Biography
About Stephanie Keebler
Mrs. Keebler serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS), the United Way of the Titusville Region, the Titusville Regional Literacy Council, and the Venango Chamber Education Committee.
Mrs. Keebler currently lives in Seneca, PA with her husband, Joe, and their three children: Noah, Gabi, and Danielle.
Treasurer
Brian Bliss
Region 13 (Lancaster-Lebanon)
Solanco School District
(717) 786-8401
Biography
About Brian Bliss
Secretary
David A. Burkett
At-Large Region 8
Everett Area School District
(814) 926-4688
Biography
About David A. Burkett
Regional Representatives
William R. Henderson III
Region 1 (IU 1)
Frasier School District
(724) 736-1116
Caroline Johns
Region 3 (Allegheny)
Northgate School District
(412) 732-3300
Matthew Bennett
Region 5 (Northwest Tri-County)
Union City School District
(814) 438-3804
Stephanie Keebler
Region 6 (Riverview)
Titusville Area School District
(814) 827-0526
Matthew Jones
Region 7 (Westmoreland)
Jeannette City School District
(724) 523-5497
Mark Bower
Region 8 (Appalachia)
Rockwood Area School District
(814) 926-4688
Brian Griffith
Region 10 (Central)
Penns Valley School District
(814) 422-2000
Michael V. Zinobile
Region 11 (Tuscarora)
Juniata Valley School District
(814) 669-9150
Wesley Doll
At-Large Region 12 (Lincoln)
Upper Adams School District
(717) 677-7191
Brian Bliss
Region 13 (Lancaster-Lebanon)
Solanco School District
(717) 786-8401
Richard J. Mextorf
Region 14 (Berks) and 22, 23, 24, 25
Hamburg Area School District
(610) 562-2241
Nicholas Guarente
Region 15 (Perry)
Greenwood School District
(717) 589-3117
Kenneth Dady
Region 16 (Union)
Mifflinburg Area School District
(570) 966-8200
Alanna Huck
Region 17
Northern Tioga School District
(814) 258-5642
Nathan Barrett
Region 18 (Luzerne)
Hanover Area School District
(570) 408-1163
David C. McAndrew
Regions 20 & 21
Panther Valley School District
Robert Postupac
Region 27 (Beaver Valley)
Western Beaver School District
(724) 643-9310
Tiffany Nix
Region 28 (ARIN)
Leechburg Area School District
(724) 842-9681
Shawn Fitzpatrick
Region 29 (Schuylkill)
Schuylkill Haven School District
(570) 385-6705
Members At-Large
Matthew Button
At-Large Region 19
(Northeastern) and 20, 21
Blue Ridge School District
(570) 465-3141
Francine Endler
At-Large Intermediate Unit Representative
Central Intermediate Unit 10
(814) 342-0884
Lura Hanks
At-Large Region 12 (Franklin)
Greencastle-Antrim School District
(717) 597-3226
David Lehman
At-Large Region 8
Forest Hills School District
Scott Martin
At-Large 1 (Washington)
Bentworth School District
(724) 239-2861
Raymond C. Omer
At-Large Region 4 (Mercer)
West Middlesex Area School District
(724) 634-3014
Andrew Potteiger
At-Large Region 14 (Berks)
Brandywine Heights Area School District
(610) 682-5100
Vance S. Varner
At-Large Region 11 (Tuscarora)
Mifflin County School District
(814) 248-0148