Title: PRESIDENT
Email: barbarapepper@charleroisd.org

 

BARBARA PEPPER is a lifetime resident of Fallowfield Township and a graduate of Charleroi Area High School.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, as well as a Masters of Education in Administration degree at California University of Pennsylvania.

Before joining the school board in 2013, she taught in the Charleroi Area School District.  During her tenure in the district, she achieved the distinction of a National Board-Certified Teacher, served as a Professional School Liaison, and ASSET Science Coordinator and Presenter.

Barbara has been on the board for 12 years and is currently serving as Board President.  She is also on the Board of Directors and serves as President of the John K. Tener Library in Charleroi.

Barbara and her husband, Robert, a retired Charleroi Area Elementary Principal and former fifth grade teacher, have two children:  Kimberly, a reading specialist in the Bethel Park School District, and Kraig, an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas.  Barbara also has two grandsons:  Erik and Benjamin.

 Barbara understands that "it takes a village to raise a child" and is proud to be an integral part of the "village" as a Charleroi Area School Board Member. 

Title: VICE PRESIDENT
Email: elainepappasergi@charleroisd.org

 

ELAINE PAPPASERGI and her husband, Bruno, have resided in the Charleroi Area School District since 1979.  Their two sons, Todd (2001) and Chad (2008) are graduates of Charleroi High School.  Todd received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and is currently a practicing attorney in Washington County.  Chad earned his B.S. degree in education from California University of Pennsylvania, and is a Social Studies teacher servicing students in the Charleroi Area School District.

Elaine is a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree in education.  The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit employed her for thirty-seven years.  As a learning support teacher, Elaine serviced students in the Belle Vernon, Monessen, and Mt. Pleasant School Districts.  She was a recipient of the Annie Sullivan Award, an award bestowed annually to recognize those who have rendered service to education. 

Elaine has served on the Charleroi Area School Board since 2003.  While a school director, she has served as chairman of the Personnel, Curriculum, and Instruction Committee.  Additionally, she is a board representative to SHASDA and Alternate Board Representative to MVCTC.  During her tenure as a school director, she has attended various school board workshops, including the Pension Crisis, Superintendent and Teacher Evaluations, Pre-school and Elementary summer programs, and other relevant educational topics.

Elaine is an active member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, in Charleroi. Elaine is currently the Vice President of the Board.

Title: BOARD MEMBER

Email: Adelehopkins@charleroisd.org

 

ADELE HOPKINS has been a board member since December 2003.  For her first ten years she was board treasurer and chairman of the Finance Committee, as well as being a member of the Capital Projects Committee.  Adele was involved daily with the building of the new stadium and major renovations to the rest of the school which included the auditorium, main gymnasium, planetarium, elementary center and roofs on all school buildings.  Adele has also been active in the Greater Charleroi Community Development Corporation for the past 30 years and is currently the President.  This organization has bought and rehabilitated 18 houses in Charleroi and built 7 new townhouses, all of which were immediately sold. They are currently working on Meadow Park, a green space in the residential area of Charleroi and prior location of several Charleroi Schools.  She retired in 2002 after 35 years of employment with the Federal Government, having been the District Manager of the Charleroi Social Security Office for many years.  Adele's husband, Walter, is a retired teacher from the Charleroi Area School District.  Lifelong residents of the Charleroi Area, Adele, her husband and two daughters are all graduates of our school district.  Presently, one of her grandchildren are students in our district and two are graduates.

Title: BOARD MEMBER

Email: joecaruso@charleroisd.org

 

JOE CARUSO was elected to the school board in 2012, and has been a resident of the district his entire life.  A graduate of the class of 1970, Joe continued his education at California University with a Bachelor's of Science in Education Degree in Elementary and Social Studies.  Mr. Caruso taught within the Charleroi Area School District for 32 years, retiring in 2012.  While employed within the district, Joe coached football, basketball and track.  He also was a class sponsor for 27 years.  He married his wife, Donna, in 1976, and together they have two sons, Joseph Jr. and Dominec.  Mr. Caruso, his wife, sons and their families all reside in the district.  Joe has five grandchildren:  Joey, Jake, Jaelyn, Addison and Harper.

Title: BOARD MEMBER
Email: Heatherkeranko@charleroisd.org

HEATHER KERANKO takes a vision and makes it reality through sound strategy development. She intuitively sees the threads of opportunity that wind through an organization, brings them together into a coherent whole, helps others extend their thinking, and drives material business advantage. She is an inspirational leader who tells stories that inspire action while at the same time is grounded in financial information that levers the business. Respected as a credible voice in decision making, finding strategic financing partners, and establishing governance boundaries, Heather earns a seat at the table wherever she serves
      Currently, Heather works for Club Car as Golf Territory Manager for Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Club Car is an American company that manufactures electric and gas-powered golf cars and UTVs for personal and commercial use. It is a business unit of the Ingersoll Rand Corporation in its Industrial Technologies division. Heather Keranko has been a valuable employee of the Club Car brand since joining the company in March of 2015.  She has demonstrated a clear understanding of the Club Car vision and has been instrumental in driving results in her roles with the company. Heather was originally hired as a Branch Administrator for the Pennsylvania Region and has quickly ascended the company ranks with her most recent role as Field Service Team Leader for the North Region. Shortly after being hired in 2015, Heather assumed the Branch Administration roles not only for Pennsylvania, but also Connecticut, Minnesota and Ontario.   Because of her strong leadership and organizational skills, Heather was quickly promoted to North Region Administration Leader where she was responsible for managing enabling functions throughout the North Region, facilitating decision making processes and supporting the regional business partners.  
      Previously, Heather has had a successful career in sales and upper level management for over 18 years. She was the Customer Experience Manager for Victoria’s Secret, General Manager for Banana Republic, and started with Abercrombie & Fitch as a Store Manager.  
      Heather and her husband Matthew live in Charleroi, Pennsylvania with their two children, Hannah and Jackson.  She has a passion for the golf industry and loves spending time on the course with her family. In addition, Heather is on numerous boards for local athletics and is the Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach. Heather is excited to bring all her past experiences to serve the Charleroi Area School District and is heavily invested in the learning community.

Title: BOARD MEMBER
Email: Antoniapellegrini@charleroisd.org

 

ANTONIA PELLEGRINI was elected to the Charleroi School Board in 2015..  A resident of Speers for the past 20 years, she resides with her husband Jamie Pellegrini and 6 children.  Michael whom is currently studying at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  Geno whom is studying business and marketing at Robert Morris University on a full athletic scholarship.  Dominic, Nikko and Gianni who have recently graduated from Charleroi Area High School and Gabriella whom is 8th grade.  Antonia is a 1991 graduate of Belle Vernon High school and studied at California University.  She is active in the local community formerly served over 15 years on the Charleroi Midget Football board with over 14 years as an officer.  Antonia has also served as a Charleroi PTA board member for over 14 years.  She is also a part of the CFFA (Cougar Football Fan Association) which support our Charleroi Cougar Football team.

Her future plans are to continue to serve the Charleroi community by leading by example.  She understands the impact the Charleroi School board has within the development of its students; by maintaining the upmost professionalism she plans to be an integral part of their future.

Title: BOARD MEMBER
Email: Charlesyakich@charleroisd.org

 

CHARLIE YAKICH and his wife, Julie are residents of Twilight Borough. Charlie, Julie and their three daughters, Kayla (Registered Nurse), Nicole (Speech Pathologist), and Charlene (Cake Decorator for Bethel Bakery) are graduates of Charleroi High school.

Charlie is currently employed by the Pennsylvania department of Transportation. He is a 40+ year active member in the Charleroi Fire Department, which he serves as an Engineer and Treasurer. He is Finance Officer and Past Commander of the Roscoe Sons of the American Legion. He is District Commander of the 25th District of the Sons of the American Legion. A member and Treasurer of the Charleroi Knights of Columbus. Member of the Mon Valley Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee (JOC) which he currently serves as President. A member of the Relay for Life Committee. A past volunteer softball coach for Charleroi Area High School. Honorary State Life Member of the Pennsylvania PTA. Past PTA President of the Charleroi Area Elementary PTA. Past Regional Director for the Pennsylvania PTA Region 9. He was a recipient of the Jefferson Award, an award that is the country’s longest standing and most prestigious award dedicated to activating and celebrating public service.

Charlie has served on the Charleroi Area School Board since 2007. While a school director, he has served as chairman of the Athletic Committee, and is a member of the Budget and Finance Committee. Additionally, he is a board representative to SHASDA (South Hills Area School District Association).

Title: BOARD MEMBER
Email: Danieldegnan@charleroisd.org

Dan Degnan, a 2000 graduate of Peters Township HS, graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English from Point Park University and earned his Masters of the Art of Teaching in secondary education from California University of Pennsylvania. He has owned a retail business, South Side Comics, for over ten years, and is employed as a High School English Teacher in the Monessen School District. Previously, Dan was employed by the Ringgold School District as a high school English teacher, and he has over a decade of experience coaching varsity track and field in the Peters Township and Ringgold School Districts. 

 

Dan is active in the local community and has been coaching youth baseball in Charleroi since 2016. He is currently serving as president of both the Charleroi Youth Baseball Association and its parent league, the Mon Valley Baseball Association. Additionally, Dan is the secretary of the Charleroi Park Trustees’ Board, and was the chairman of a recent project to resurface the Pony baseball field and renovate the press box. 

 

Appointed to the Board in 2025, Dan resides in Fallowfield Township with his wife, Maria, and their three children, Eva, a junior at Charleroi High School, Anthony, an 8th grader at Charleroi Middle School, and Thomas, a 3rd grader at Charleroi Elementary. It is Dan’s intention to serve the Charleroi community with the same energy and passion that he puts into all of his roles, and he is happy to be a part of the future of the educational community in our District. 

Title: Board Member              Email: adamwilkinson@charleroisd.org

About:

Adam Wilkinson and his wife, Jo-Jo, proudly make their home in Stockdale, where they are raising their two children, Connor and Carly. Deeply rooted in the community, both children attended Charleroi Elementary School—an environment made even more meaningful because Jo-Jo serves as a dedicated second-grade teacher there. Their family’s involvement in the school district has helped strengthen their commitment to supporting local education and community engagement.

Adam is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. His passion for education and public service led him to begin his career in 2013 as a Protective Services instructor at the Greene County Career & Technology Center. During his time in the classroom, Adam worked closely with students pursuing careers in emergency services, helping to prepare them with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism needed to succeed in high-demand fields.

In 2020, Adam transitioned into his current role as principal of the Mon Valley Career & Technology Center. As an administrator, he focuses on expanding career and technical education opportunities, strengthening partnerships with local industries, and ensuring students are prepared for both college and the workforce. His leadership emphasizes student safety, hands-on learning, and fostering an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

Beyond his professional career, Adam has been a devoted member of the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department since 2007. Over the years, he has taken on multiple leadership roles and currently serves as both President and Assistant Chief. His dedication to public safety extends further as he is also a certified EMT in the state of Pennsylvania, regularly responding to emergencies and providing critical support to the community.

Adam is also active in local youth sports and volunteers as a soccer coach with the Charleroi Youth Soccer Association. He enjoys mentoring young athletes, teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence—values he believes are important both on and off the field.

Since joining the board in 2025, Adam has continued to demonstrate his commitment to public service, education, and community growth. He looks forward to helping guide the district into a successful future by promoting strong educational programs, supporting families, and advocating for opportunities that benefit all students.

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12/06/2022

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11/15/2022

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10/18/2022

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• October 18, 2022

9/20/2022

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• September 20, 2022

6/21/2022

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting

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7:00 PM

Regular Meeting

• May 17, 2022

4/19/2022

7:00 PM

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• April 19, 2022

3/15/2022

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• March 15, 2022

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• February 15, 2022

1/18/2022

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting

• January 18, 2022

12/7/2021

6:00 PM

Reorganization Meeting@ Community Room

• December 7, 2021

11/16/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• November 16, 2021

11/12/2021

10:00 AM

Special Voting Meeting@ Community Room

• November 12, 2021

10/19/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• October 19, 2021

9/21/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• September 21, 2021

6/22/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• June 22, 2021

5/18/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• May 18, 2021

4/20/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• April 20, 2021

3/16/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• March 16, 2021

2/16/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• February 16, 2021

1/19/2021

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ Community Room

• January 19, 2021

12/8/2020

7:00 PM

Reorganization Meeting@ HS Community Room

• December 8, 2020

11/17/2020

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• November 17, 2020

10/20/2020

7:00 PM

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• October 20, 2020

9/22/2020

6:00 PM

Resumption of September 15, 2020 Meeting@ Community Room

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9/15/2020

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 15, 2020

8/25/2020

6:00 PM

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• August 25, 2020

8/18/2020

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• August 18, 2020

7/28/2020

7:00 PM

Regular Board Meeting

• July 28, 2020

6/16/2020

6:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• June 16, 2020 Board Minutes

5/19/2020

5:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 19, 2020 Board Minutes

5/12/2020

4:00 PM

Budget and Special Voting Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 12, 2020 Board Minutes

4/21/2020

5:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• April 21, 2020 Board Minutes

3/27/2020

12:00 PM

Special Voting Meeting@ HS Community Room

• March 27, 2020 Board Minutes

3/17/2020

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• March 17, 2020 Board Minutes

2/18/2020

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• February 18, 2020 Board Minutes

1/21/2020

6:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• Jan 21, 2020 Board Minutes

12/3/2019

6:00 PM

Reorganization Meeting@ HS Community Room

• December 3, 2019 Board Minutes

11/19/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• November 19, 2019 Board Minutes

10/22/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• October 22, 2019 Board Minutes

10/15/2019

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• October 15, 2019 Board Minutes

9/24/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 24, 2019 Board Minutes

9/17/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 17, 2019 Board Minutes

8/27/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• August 27, 2019 Board Minutes

8/20/2019

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• August 20, 2019 Board Minutes

7/23/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• July 23, 2019 Board Minutes

6/25/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• June 25, 2019 Board Minutes

5/28/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 28, 2019 Board Minutes

5/21/2019

7:00 PM

Informational and Special Voting Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 21, 2019 Board Minutes

5/13/2019

4:30 PM

Budget and Special Voting Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 13, 2019 Board Minutes

4/16/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• April 16, 2019 Board Minutes

3/26/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• March 26, 2019

3/19/2019

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• March 19, 2019 Board Minutes

2/26/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• February 26, 2019 Board Minutes

1/22/2019

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• January 22, 2019 Board Minutes

1/15/2019

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• January 15, 2019

12/4/2018

6:00 PM

REORGANIZATION MEETING@ HS Community Room

• December 4, 2018 Board Minutes

11/27/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• November 27, 2018

11/13/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• November 13, 2018 Board Minutes

10/23/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• October 23, 2019 Board Minutes

9/25/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 25, 2018 Board Minutes

9/18/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 18, 2018 Board Minutes

8/28/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• August 28, 2018 Board Minutes

8/21/2018

7:00 PM

Special Voting Meeting@ HS Community Room

• August 21, 2018

7/24/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• July 24, 2018 Board Minutes

6/26/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• June 26, 2018 Board Minutes

6/19/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• June 19, 2018

5/22/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 22, 2018

5/15/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 15, 2018 Board Minutes

5/9/2018

5:00 PM

Special Budget and Voting Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 9, 2018 Board Minutes

4/24/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• April 24, 2018 Board Minutes

4/17/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• April 17, 2018

3/20/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• March 20, 2018 Board Minutes

3/6/2018

6:00 PM

Special Meeting@ HS Community Room

• March 6, 2018 Board Minutes

2/27/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• February 27, 2018 Board Minutes

2/20/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• February 20, 2018 Board Minutes

1/23/2018

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• January 23, 2018 Board Minutes

1/16/2018

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• January 16, 2018 Board Minutes

12/5/2017

6:00 PM

REORGANIZATION MEETING@ HS Community Room

• December 5, 2017 Board Minutes

11/21/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• November 21, 2017 Board Minutes

11/14/2017

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• November 14, 2017 Board Minutes

10/24/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• October 24, 2017 Board Minutes

10/17/2017

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• October 17, 2017 Board Minutes

9/26/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 26, 2017 Board Minutes

9/19/2017

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• September 19, 2017 Board Minutes

8/22/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• August 22, 2017

7/25/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• July 25, 2017 Board Minutes

6/27/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• June 27, 2017

6/20/2017

7:00 PM

Informational Meeting@ HS Community Room

• June 20, 2017 Board Minutes

5/23/2017

7:00 PM

Regular Meeting@ HS Community Room

• May 23, 2017 Board Minutes

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting  - POSTPONED TO JANUARY 24, 2024

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024  - Budget Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - Personnel Meeting

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 17, 2024  - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024  - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024  - Reorganization Meeting

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