Episode Details

Jessica Quinter Ed.D is the principal of Park Forest Elementary School in State College, Pennsylvania. 

Jessica shares her proudest effort of developing a positive school culture through her daily efforts of:

- Being Present

- Building Trust

- Celebrating her staff and students

Jessica is an active member of NAESP. Please see below for her journey.  Professional Preparation:

• Ed.D, Educational Leadership and Management, Drexel University, 2018
• M.Ed., School Principal Specialization, St. Francis University, 2005
• B.S., Elementary Education, Juniata College, 2000

Professional Experience:    

• Principal, Park Forest Elementary School, State College, PA, 2021-present
• Principal, Juniata Valley Elementary School, Alexandria, PA 2009-2021
• Federal Programs Coordinator, Juniata Valley School District, Alexandria, PA, 2007-2021
• Classroom Teacher, Juniata Valley Elementary School, Alexandria, PA , 2001-2009
• Classroom Teacher, Hyndman-Londonderry Elementary School, Hyndman, PA 2000-2001

Professional Affiliations:

• NAESP Zone 2 Director, 2023-present
• PA Principals Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, 2020-2023
• PA Principals Regional Representative on Board of Directors, 2017-2020
• PA Principals Conference Committee, 2020-2023
• PA Association of Federal Programs Coordinators Vice President, 2021-2023
• PA Association of Federal Programs Coordinators Regional Representative on Board of Directors, 2017-2020
• Pennsylvania School Study Council, Elementary Principal Representative, 2017-2021
• Commonwealth Education Blueprint Steering Committee, 2017-2019

Other Positions:

• Class of 2000 Reunion Committee, Juniata College, 2005-present
• Alumni Council President, Juniata College, 2009-2010
• Alumni Council Board Member, Juniata College, 2002-2009
• Member, Friends of Raystown Lake, 2004-present
• Member, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 2019-present