#55 - Jessica Quinter Ed.D (Park Forest Elementary School, PA) - Positive School Culture

Jessica Quinter Ed.D is the principal of Park Forest Elementary School in State College, Pennsylvania.  Jessica shares her proudest effort of developing a positive school culture through her daily efforts of: - Being Present - Building Trust - Celebrating her staff and students Jessica is an active member of NAESP. Please see below for her journey.  Professional Preparation: Ed.D, Educational Leadership and Management, Drexel University, 2018 M.Ed., School Principal Specialization, St. Francis University, 2005 B.S., Elementary Education, Juniata College, 2000 Professional Experience:     Principal, Park Forest Elementary School, State College, PA, 2021-present Principal, Juniata Valley Elementary School, Alexandria, PA 2009-2021 Federal Programs Coordinator, Juniata Valley School District, Alexandria, PA, 2007-2021 Classroom Teacher, Juniata Valley Elementary School, Alexandria, PA , 2001-2009 Classroom Teacher, Hyndman-Londonderry Elementary School, Hyndman, PA 2000-2001 Professional Affiliations: NAESP Zone 2 Director, 2023-present PA Principals Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, 2020-2023 PA Principals Regional Representative on Board of Directors, 2017-2020 PA Principals Conference Committee, 2020-2023 PA Association of Federal Programs Coordinators Vice President, 2021-2023 PA Association of Federal Programs Coordinators Regional Representative on Board of Directors, 2017-2020 Pennsylvania School Study Council, Elementary Principal Representative, 2017-2021 Commonwealth Education Blueprint Steering Committee, 2017-2019 Other Positions: Class of 2000 Reunion Committee, Juniata College, 2005-present Alumni Council President, Juniata College, 2009-2010 Alumni Council Board Member, Juniata College, 2002-2009 Member, Friends of Raystown Lake, 2004-present Member, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 2019-present