Executive Board
Brenda Calhoun
As the Community Engagement Coordinator at Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, I focus on making mutually beneficial connections between the work done at IU 8 and the other amazing agencies around us. Examples include school districts, certainly, but also businesses, civic organizations, libraries, non-profits, and any other group of individuals who are striving to make our community the strongest it can be.
Carole Kakabar
I am a connector of people and facilitator of action working in my encore career of K-12 Workforce Development. I contract with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 to co-direct and coordinate grant objectives, activities, and outcomes.
Cheryl Morgan
I am the Director of Somerset County Library and Administrator of the SCFLS consortium. With a background in IT and library services, I help my team develop programs and services that improve lives in our community. Through the SCFLS STEAM Initiative, my team leads STEM-focused clubs and camps to inspire local youth and support lifelong learning.
Mike O’Dellick
I am a Leader in Career and Technical Education. Skilled in Management, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Leadership, and Educational Technology.
Jen Sklodowski
I am an effective communicator, leader, and problem solver who builds coordination and relationship-building skills within the community for the purpose of Homeless Veterans and Active Service Members.
Edward Zovinka
I’m a Chemistry Professor at Saint Francis University, passionate about hands-on research and science outreach. I’ve led the R.O.C.K. program for 25+ years, reaching thousands of students, and helped bring cutting-edge instruments to SFU through grants. I’m currently chairing the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh and serving on Pittcon committees. I love connecting science with education and community.
CSB2 Ecosystem 