Awards/Honors
Karen W. Lamoureux, M.S., Chief Executive Officer
Graduate of Leaderhip Pittsburgh in June 2010
Karen Lamoureux, Chief Executive Officer, graduated from Leadership Pittsburgh, Class XXVI.Ms. Lamoureux participated in the nine month leadership training program that challenges senior leaders throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania to augment their leadership potential by examining the region's many issues.Leadership Pittsburgh graduates come from all types of business, civic and nonprofit organizations, each bringing their unique point of view to developing powerful civic engagement.Leadership Pittsburgh is the signature program of Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc.The creative and innovative program was pioneered in Pittsburgh and has served as a model for several others around the country.The program brings experts from around the region to share their expertise and experience to help build leadership capacity for the greater Pittsburgh area.
Bonnie Miller, Office Manager
Award: Gertrude E. Kopf Award of Recognition
Congratulations to Pace School's Office Manager, Bonnie Miller, recipient of the Gertrude E. Kopf Award of Recognition for 2010. This honor is presented to the Pennsylvania Association of Educational Office Professionals (PAEOP) member who distinguishes themselves by their outstanding performance in a public or private school office.
As the recipient of this state-wide award, Ms. Miller is now under consideration for the comparable Olive T. Ritchie Award presented by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals. Whatever the outcome, Pace School has long recognized Bonnie's exceptional organizational skills and her value to the organization.
Pace School
Award: The Alfred W. Wishart Award for Excellence in Non-profit Management.
The Alfred W. Wishart Award is made annually to a local nonprofit human service or community development organization that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to excellence in management and governance. Each year, the award-winning organization is publicly honored for its achievements and receives a $10,000 cash grant to be used for management support purposes.
Pace School received the award for exhibiting commitment to outstanding management by demonstrating leadership among their staff and board of director. Pace School was specifically commended for their extensive use of data to improve the education, treatment, and care of children and organizational effectiveness.
Pace School was nominated and selected from a pool of over 1800 nonprofits in the Pittsburgh Area. Pace School's competition was formidable, the other finalists included the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and the Veterans Leadership Council which provides services to homeless vets and their families. The award was announced at the Nonprofit Summit where 550 people representing the entire nonprofit and foundation community throughout Southwestern PA were present.
Kelly Evanochko, LSW, Program Supervisor
Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) award by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.(BACB) on August 31, 2009.
Kelly Evanochko, a licensed social worker and Pace School Program Supervisor, has joined other professionals in Pennsylvania to meet the educational, experiential, and examination requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. BACB, a non-profit corporation, which establishes credentialing criteria for behavior analysts is accredited by the National Council for Certifying Agencies in Washington, DC.
Ms. Evanochko completed her required graduate-level coursework at the University of Pittsburgh, acquired 1,500 hours of supervised fieldwork and passed the rigorous Behavior Analyst Certification Examination to receive this credential. With the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Kelly is able to enhance the Pace School staff's understanding of the meaning and function of the behavior of their students. Through this understanding, staff can develop responses to increase positive behavior and help students build skills that lead to greater chances of school success.
