Published August 21. 2026 09:16AM
At the close of the Parkland School District’s 2025-26 school year, administrators, educators and school board members held a luncheon to celebrate their volunteers, calling them their “Truly Priceless Volunteers.”
Dr. Mark Madson, superintendent, welcomed all the attendees and acted as master of ceremonies.
Nate Davidson, principal, Parkland High School, Karen Ausilio, principal, Kratzer Elementary School and Monica Oouly-Uhl, principal, Orefield Middle School, recognized the volunteers in attendance.
Dr. Michel Minotti, assistant superintendent, recognized the Community Advisory Council.
Lisa Irvin recognized the Parkland Education Foundation for its contributions to the school district.
Students of Erich Joella, music and theater director, Orefield Middle School, entertained with music and visual presentations.
The program was held in the dining hall at the Lehigh Carbon Technical Institute, 4500 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, and was sponsored by Extraordinary Smiles in Schnecksville.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDMembers of the Parkland School Board, David Heim, Chris Pirotta, Carol Facchiano and Alyssa Beckwith join in the “Our Living Masterpieces” luncheon on May 19 in the Lehigh Carbon Technical Institute cafeteria to celebrate the PSD volunteers.
Orefield Middle School students of Erich Joella, music and theater director, entertai during the “Our Living Masterpieces” luncheon. Here the students depict industrial arts.
Orefield Middle School eighth grader Leon Branton performs Suite No. 1 in G minor on the cello.
Members of the Orefield Middle School chorus perform.
Parkland High School principal Nate Davidson highlights the contributions made by volunteers during the “Our Living Masterpieces” luncheon.
Dr. Michelle Minotti, assistant superintendent, Parkland School District, recognizes the Community Advisory Council.
Lisa Ervin, executive director, Parkland Education Foundation, recognizes the work the foundation performs.
