Liaison for the Elementary School Specialists with administration and the grade-level teachers.
Dana Falosk
PA Certified PK-12 Principal
PA Certified PK-12 Music Educator
Dana Falosk
PA Certified PK-12 Principal
PA Certified PK-12 Music Educator
About Me
Hello! I’m Dana Falosk.
Certified Principal PK-12 and Music Educator from Washington, PA. I have significant experience working with all stakeholders within the elementary school setting.
- Position Desired: Elementary School Principal
- Local Desired: Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, or Washington Counties
- Current Position: Elementary Music and Arts Alive Teacher
- Current District: South Fayette Township School District
My Mission and Vision
As a Principal
This lifelong learner’s determined mission is to encourage, cultivate, and embolden students and educators to become future-focused, curious learners and critical problem solvers.
Future-Focused
Look to data and patterns to aid in understanding the needs of tomorrow, today.
Curious Learner
Encourage all stakeholders to be curious when learning and developing a larger knowledge base.
Critical Problem Solvers
Encourage educators and students to seek solutions to problems using research and data.
Fun Facts
Have a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon named Crixus
Performed in 20+ musicals and operas
Favorite Composer is P. I. Tchaikovsky
Resume
Educational Leadership Experience
10/2020 to Present
Elementary School Unified Arts Team Leader
South Fayette Township School District
7/2020 to 10/2020
Canvas Teacher Leader
South Fayette Township School District
Peer training support for the district's learning management system.
7/2020 to Present
Mentor Teacher
South Fayette Township School District
Peer advisor for colleagues new to the district, providing information about policies, logistics, and expectations.
9/2013 to 7/2020
Fifth Grade Drama Club Director
South Fayette Township School District
Organized acting and improvisation performances for the fifth grade students interested in developing acting skills.
9/2010 to 7/2020
Fourth Grade Artist in Residence Coordinator
South Fayette Township School District
Prepared a week-long event for fourth grade students to experience five artistic disciplines with artists from the Pittsburgh Arts (formerly PF/PCA).
9/2009 to 7/2020
Fourth Grade Performing Arts Club Director
South Fayette Township School District
Organized, rehearsed, and directed fourth grade students in performances that featured music, acting, movement, computer animation, and public speaking.
Community Leadership Experience
10/2010 to Present
Choir Director
First United Methodist Church of Houston, PA
Plan music to reinforce the weekly scripture and message of the pastor.
Rehearsed the choir in preparation for weekly and holiday performances.
2014 to 2017
Board President
The Washington Community Theatre, Inc. Board of Directors
Planned and resided over monthly meetings of the board of directors for a local non-profit theatre organization as well as annual general membership meetings.
Worked with producers and directors to organize, publicize, and fund community musical productions.
3/2004 to 8/2004
Corporate Marketing Director
Observer Publishing Company
Develop corporate marketing team, sponsorship strategies, promotions, and marketing campaigns with a creatively diverse staff.
3/2001 to 3/2004
Sales Promotion and Marketing Manager
Observer Publishing Company
Lead a team that coordinated advertising sales events and business seminars.
Person of contact for advertising team marketing research.
Certifications
9/2022
Principal K-12, Administrative I
Pennsylvania
2/2015
Music PK-12, Instructional II
Pennsylvania
Education
7/2021 to 8/2022
Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Administrative Program for Principals
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
8/2004 to 12/2008
Bachelor of Music Education
Music Education, Voice Principal
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
8/1992 to 8/1996
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Specialization in Sales and Sales Management
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Teaching Experience
8/2020 to Present
Elementary Music and Arts Alive Teacher
Grades 1 and 2
Teach two scaffolding curricula.
9/2009 to 6/2020
Elementary and Intermediate School Arts Alive Teacher
Grades 1 to 5
Curated and taught scaffolded lessons for a program of music, acting, and movement, housed within the Music curriculum.
Adapted and accommodated, the needs of all learners.
Allowed for a flexible path and organic instruction when student curiosity allowed.
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Get in Touch
- Address: Washington, PA
- Email: danafalosk@rocketmail.com
- Phone: 724-344-3443
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