One Team, One Mission: To Help Our Students Learn and Achieve
Meet the LeadershipTeam
The Leadership Team at PA Virtual is comprised of exceptionally talented and uniquely qualified individuals to help direct the school through continued success in student achievement and academic and personal growth. With the mission, vision and core values at the heart of every decision, the Executive Leadership and Administrative Leadership Teams collaborate with the 300+ instructional and professional staff to provide the highest quality education to children across the state.
Executive Leadership Team
Dr. David Weitzel
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Debra Heath-Thornton
Sr. Executive Vice President
Jason Billups
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Shaikha BuAli
Chief Academic Officer
Sherri Tate
Chief Human Resources & Marketing Officer
Douglas Wessels
Chief Public Affairs & Accountability Officer
Administrative Leadership Team
Nate Achey
Director of Information Technology
Kinet Becker
Director of Special Education
Laura Afshari
Principal, 9-12
Jennifer Brodhag
Director of Parent Education & Engagement
Jason Fitzpatrick
Director of Student Services
Chris Gilligan
Director of Student Data & Assessment
Dr. Damon Key
Director of Student Records
Sheik Meah
Director of Marketing & Communications
Diana Perney
Director of Onboarding & Professional Development
Steven Schutt
Principal, K-4
Jamie Shedd
Director of Enrollment
Stefanie Solimine
Director of Human Resources
Richard Verga
Principal, 5-8
Maureen Weinberger
Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Federal Programs
