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Last Updated on Thursday, 30 January 2025 21:49

Two West Mifflin Area School District teachers recently were recognized as the district’s Staff Members of the Month.

West Mifflin Middle School Teacher, Stacy Galiyas

West Mifflin Area High School Teacher, Lauren Rowe

The initiative, which began in Fall 2024 and is done in partnership between administrators and the Communications Committee, recognizes staff member from all departments of the district each month based upon rigorous criteria.

The most recent recipients were: Stacy Galiyas (West Mifflin Middle School) and Lauren Rowe (West Mifflin Area High School).

To be selected for the recognition, nominees had to meet criteria in 10 categories: Professional excellence, student impact, innovation and initiative, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, commitment to equity and inclusion, community engagement, professional development, resilience and adaptability, and overall contribution to school culture. Specific examples of each criteria were included in the nominations.

Mrs. Galiyas is a Physical Education teacher and is involved in many activities in the middle school. She co-sponsors SAVE Promise (Students Against Violence Everywhere) and the Tobacco Resistance Unit and she works with SAP and PBIS. Mrs. Galiyas recently organized a turkey drive which fed more than 15 district families Thanksgiving dinner and a Titan Gift drive which provided more than 15 families with Christmas gifts.

Mrs. Rowe teaches art at the high school. She is the district’s SAP representative and is transitioning into the high school’s guidance department from the art dept. Mrs. Rowe also is the WMAHS school sponsor for SAVE Promise, which focuses on mental health awareness as well as inclusivity and unity within the student community.

Congratulations and thank you to Mrs. Galiyas and Mrs. Rowe on their dedicated efforts for West Mifflin students and families!

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