Outstanding Superintendent Award

Robert C. Smith, (center) was recently awarded the 2007 Outstanding Superintendent Award by the Pa. Music Educators Association at the annual statewide conference in Hershey.  Smith was nominated by the
Northern Potter music faculty (left to right) Kevin Roessner HS vocal, Lindsey Jackson HS instrumental, Darlene Sitler elem. vocal and instrumental, and Deborah Galley, retired HS vocal.  The award commended
Smith for demonstrating his active, continued support for an outstanding and well balanced music program in the Northern Potter School District.  Highlighted in the teachers' letters of recommendation were Smith's
attitude and philosophy that music be maintained as an integral part of the school curriculum K-12; his sensitivity to the unique requirements of music education  in terms of space, staffing, scheduling, equipment, and financial support; his endorsement of opportunities for staff development and continuing education; his leadership in providing opportunities for community and school board support for music; and the proven results of music program growth and improvement under his administration.    PMEA Pres. Chuck Neidhardt remarked that the PMEA Executive Board was "delighted to recognize such a deserving  rural school district administrator." Galley and Sitler were also recognized for 25 years of teaching music at the All State Band Concert.