Leading the association
2026 Governing Board
The PSBA Governing Board is charged with exercising general supervision over the affairs of the association and the implementation of the purposes, policies and programs established in accordance with the association’s bylaws. The governing board is comprised of the association’s elected officers, two sectional advisors appointed by and from among the statewide sectional advisors, and three at-large representatives. In addition, a representative of the Advisory Council serves on the governing board in a nonvoting capacity.
Sabrina Backer
President, Franklin Area School District
Holly Arnold
President-Elect, Tunkhannock Area School District
Matt Vannoy
Vice President, Sharon City School District
Dr. Karen Beck Pooley
Treasurer, Bethlehem Area School District
Allison Mathis
Immediate Past President, North Hills School District
Julie Preston
Central Zone Representative, Northern Tioga School District
Kristy Bolte
Western Zone Representative, Northwestern School District
David Hein
Eastern Zone Representative, Parkland School District
Dr. Mike Panza
Sectional Advisor Co-Leader, Moniteau School District
Betsy Gates
Affiliate Council Chair, SBS Forum Committee Chair
