Our employees are the heartbeat of our district. Each school is filled with educators who are passionate about enriching the lives of our students. In order to recognize the outstanding contributions of our staff members, we have created the Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award to celebrate employees who have gone above and beyond for Shaler Area students or to contribute to the success of the school district.

Do you know a Shaler Area teacher, paraprofessional, administrator, school counselor, administrative assistant, custodian, or other staff member who has gone above and beyond? Nominate that person for Shaler Area’s Extra Mile Award through the online nomination form: https://forms.gle/4n3kMiKwLs1sMVka9

Nominations are open through November 1, 2024. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of district stakeholders, and winners will be announced mid-January.

The award, previously the “Extra Mile Award,” is named in honor of Mrs. Baysek-Young, a beloved third-grade teacher at Reserve Primary School, who passed away in 2020. During her 22 years with Shaler Area, Mrs. Baysek-Young was an integral part of multiple schoolwide programs and community events and went to incredible lengths to provide students with educational opportunities and experiences. She received the award in 2019 for her unwavering support of students.