Pottsville woman named Pennsylvania’s school superintendent of the year

A lifelong Pottsville resident has been named Pennsylvania’s school superintendent of the year and says her Pottsville Area School District education set her up for career success as a teacher and administrator.

Official response and confirmed impact

Elizabeth Welsh Robison, who has led the Pocono Mountain School District since 2011 and is a 40-year educator, this week received the award from the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, also known as PASA.

PASA said it selected Robison for her demonstrated leadership in improving student outcomes, expanding opportunities, strengthening community partnerships and advancing public education.

Robison, 62, said the award was especially meaningful to her because it came from her peers.

“It represents the students who have inspired me, the staff members who give so much of themselves every day, the colleagues who have stood beside me, the board members who have shared in the work, the families and community partners who support our schools, and the mentors who helped shape the educator and leader I have become.”

Incident background

“I realize that the honor is really a reflection of the people who have been part of my journey,” she said.