School Director Dee Spade honored for 10 years of service by PSBA

Longtime North Hills Board of Education member Helen “Dee” Spade was recognized by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) for her 10 years of service at Thursday's school board meeting.

Allison Mathis, North Hills’ Board of Education president who is also currently serving as PSBA’s president, presented Mrs. Spade with her certification.

"Dee Spade is a North Hills treasure. It’s been an honor to serve with Mrs. Spade. I have learned so much from her and I continue to learn from her every day. She’s not only a committed public servant but a very special friend and person in my life, and I thank her for her service on behalf of PSBA,” Mrs. Mathis said.

Mrs. Spade has lived in the North Hills School District for more than 50 years and has been a member of the North Hills School District Board of Education since 2015. She has served as vice president since 2018.

Mrs. Spade was a longtime NHSD employee, working in the facilities department for 40 years, and her two sons, Willy and Sam, graduated from North Hills High School in the 1980s.

"We are fortunate to have school directors like Dee, whose deep love for our community, district, and students shines through in all she does. We are grateful for her unwavering dedication every day,” said Superintendent Dr. Patrick J. Mannarino.

The PSBA is a nonprofit statewide association of public school boards. School directors become members by virtue of election to their local board. Founded in 1895, the PSBA was the first school boards association established in the United States.