Dr. Velma Saire recently became athe newest trustee member of the FRIENDS of QV Schools.

Saire became a member of the Quaker Valley School District in 1990 when she was named the Director of Curriculum, working with district teachers and administrators to make necessary changes in curriculum offerings from kindergarten to high school.

Four years later, she became the Assistant Superintendent, continuing with significant responsibilities for implementation and oversight of the K-12 curriculum, staff recruitment and development, discipline issues, working with parents, grant applications, budget preparation and implementation, and preparation of reports and information for the school board and public.

During these years she continued to serve as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s John Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, where she taught courses that prepared graduate students to become school administrators.

For the year 2000, the University of Pittsburgh named her Outstanding Woman in Education.

After 45 years as an educator she retired in 2001. Following her retirement, she returned to QVSD five times, including, positions as an interim administrator at QVHS, at Osborne Elementary School, and for one year in her former position as Assistant Superintendent.

Dr. Saire has served as the lead interviewer for the FRIENDS’ organization to award graduating seniors with scholarships.

When asked: "Why I Wish to Serve as a Trustee for the FRIENDS OF QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOLS Education Foundation?"

She responded with:

“The FRIENDS OF QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOLS Education Foundation is an organization that makes a difference in peoples’ lives. Its work is often done behind the scenes without great fanfare and is a vital component of what makes our community a special place to live and work.

Not only does it recognize students at all levels from elementary to high school with awards and scholarships, but it recognizes teachers and staff members who work to provide a quality experience and education for Quaker Valley School District students. In addition, there is support for special projects and activities that benefit students.

Being a Trustee for the FRIENDS OF QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOLS Education Foundation will include me as a part of this very special and vital service to the Quaker Valley School District and its impact on our community with its emphasis on educational excellence, student achievement, and continuous growth.”

Dr. Saire will prove to be an invaluable asset to the FRIENDS OF QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOLS Education Foundation Board.