This Tri-State Area School Study Council event honored outstanding school leaders from our region.
The award called attention to the School’s exceptional board leadership, accomplishments and dedication to fostering collaboration and problem-solving in the special education field. Established during the 1988-1989 school year, this award honors Dr. D. Richard Wynn, Executive Secretary of Tri-State Area School Study Council from 1974 to 1980. Dr. Wynn championed decision-making that moved from conflict to compromise between School Boards and administrators.
To qualify for award consideration, school organizations must demonstrate exemplary practices by school boards and personnel in addressing key educational improvement tactics over at least two years. The School’s Board of Trustees was nominated for the award in recognition of their unwavering commitment to addressing the complexities of special education and supporting the academic success and well-being of students. Over the years, the WPSBC Board has worked closely with administrators, staff and community partners to implement innovative solutions that directly benefit their students’ education and long-term outcomes.
“I am proud of the collaborative efforts of our team in embracing the values of Dr. D. Richard Wynn,” said Laura Beth Gutnick, President of the WPSBC Board. “This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of all who contribute to the success of our students.”
WPSBC remains dedicated to nurturing the unique abilities of individuals with blindness and visual impairment through educational excellence and a lifetime of learning.
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About Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
Founded in 1887 and located in the heart of Oakland, the higher education and healthcare center of Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational experience committed to empowering students to realize their full potential. The school also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to blind and visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout Western Pennsylvania. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 80-85 school districts across western Pennsylvania, including 14 of whom are enrolled in the school’s residential program. For more information on the school, please feel free to visit Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children.