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The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) is the premier professional organization that cultivates and sustains Pennsylvania school system leaders.
Highlights
Submit your nominations today:
Wanda McDaniel Award
This award is given to an aspiring female school administrator who shows evidence of great leadership potential. The award is named for Dr. Wanda McDaniel, an outstanding administrator and superintendent who displayed a high quality of leadership.
Make your nomination now for the 2023 award recipient by Feb. 17.
Margaret Smith Leadership Award
This award is given to a female administrator who has demonstrated proven leadership in education. The award is named for Dr. Margaret Smith, first president of the Women’s Caucus, a former Pennsylvania superintendent and a former PA Secretary of Education.
Make your nomination now for the 2023 award recipient by Feb. 17.

PASA Names New Executive Director: The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Board of Governors selected Dr. Sherri Smith as its next executive director. She will succeed Dr. Mark DiRocco on October 1. Read more:
NEW! Membership Renewal: Membership renewals are now being received for the 2022-23 PASA membership year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30, 2023). Renew online or with a membership form. Click here for information.
Sponsor Resources: Click here for a list of free resources for schools provided by several PASA sponsors.
Features
- Aspiring to Leadership: February 3, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (A link will be shared with members ahead of the workshop)
- PASA Leadership Forum: March 30-31
- Women's Caucus Conference: May 21-23
- PA Summit for Educational Leaders: August 6-8 at The Alloy King of Prussia and Upper Merion Area High School (Act 45 PIL Hours available)
- PASA Webinar Recordings & Resources - Click here to view recordings and PowerPoints from recent PASA webinars.
- COVID-Related Resources from our Sponsors - Click here to learn about resources available from our PASA Sponsors concerning COVID-19/school issues.