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APPLICATION PROCESS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, our overarching goal is to help
individuals with visual impairment become as independent as possible.
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and application for
consideration. To download the application, please click here. Executive Committee
Our expansive work impacts babies, students and adults from 33 counties in western
Harry G. Kilvanick, President
Application materials should be directed to:
Pennsylvania. From our on-campus students who are blind with multiple disabilities, to the
Laura B. Gutnick, Vice President
hundreds of students with visual impairments throughout the region attending their local
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Susan McAleer, Treasurer
Attn: WPSBC Executive Director Search H. Scott Cunningham
schools, to our graduates participating in our adult day program, our commitment to those
475 East Waterfront Drive Joel M. Helmrich
we serve has no bounds.
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-4909 Joseph A. Massaro III
SCHOOL SERVICES
michael.radage@aiu3.net
Trustees
For students with disabilities, the school experience is critically important. When perseverance meets opportunity,
At a minimum, candidates being considered will be required to submit
we bear witness to inspiring student achievement, despite the most challenging disabilities imaginable.
the following items: Albert W. Biglan, M.D.
Gabrielle R. Bonhomme, M.D.
ON CAMPUS PROGRAM
• College/University Transcripts Barbara N. Howard
Enrolling approximately 180 students with visual impairments and other signifi cant cognitive and physical challenges,
• Letters of Recommendation Thomas A. Karet
this program off ers individualized educational and therapeutic programming at our Oakland campus.
• Act 114, Act 151, and Act 34 Clearances James K. Martin
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM Linda M. Northrop
Jennifer A. Shuckrow
Operating Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons, this program is off ered to those enrolled students who live in
TIMELINE
outlying areas of our region, or have medically-related conditions that make daily commuting diffi cult.
Joseph C. Wassermann
The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children currently has an Rachel A. Weaver
interim Superintendent in place while the selection process takes place.
The Board of Trustees will work with the AIU Executive Search Team over Honorary Trustee
the next 4-6 months to complete the process.
Ellen C. Walton