Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

We are Hiring!

Ready to lead with impact? 🚀 Join Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV for our 2026-2027 Superintendency Training program!

Whether you are a newly appointed superintendent in Pennsylvania or an aspiring educational leader eyeing the career path, this is your opportunity to step into the role of a transformational leader.

Gain real-world strategies, translate cutting-edge research into practice, and build a trusted network of veteran educators who have "been there, done that".

📅 The Details:
When: Once a month (September 2026 – March 2027) | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Face-to-face at MIU IV (453 Maple Street, Grove City, PA)
https://www.miu4.org/departments/continuing-education
Perks: 45 PIL hours available (must attend all sessions)
Cost: $400.00 per person Deadline to Register: September 21, 2026

💡 What your peers are saying:
"This course was one of the best professional development courses I have taken as an administrator." — John Vannoy, Superintendent, Sharpsville Area School District

Don't wait to elevate your leadership and become a change agent for your district. 👉 Register today: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=5402606&D=22654

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Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV’s

Executive Director Search

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV (Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties) – position available immediately.

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, headquartered in Grove City, seeks a knowledgeable, dedicated, pragmatic, servant leader who is poised to meet the challenges of providing educational services to the 27 school districts, 3 CTCs, and 1 brick-and-mortar charter school within its borders. The incumbent must have the ability to manage the provision of services as well as the financial challenges of a predominantly self-funded government agency. While leading with heart, and being responsible for day-to-day operations, the successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the 13-member board of directors to keep the IU on a sound educational and financial footing.

Required Qualifications; Pennsylvania Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility; at least 10 years of experience in education; proven track record in central office administration (e.g. executive director, assistant executive director, superintendent, assistant superintendent); evidence of educational, executive, strategic, and organizational leadership skills and accomplishments; experience with finance, negotiations, capital improvement, grant writing, and community involvement.

Please send cover letter, résumé, transcripts, Acts 24, 34, 151, and 114 clearances, three letters of reference, and other pertinent credentials to: Dr. Wayde Killmeyer, Search Coordinator, Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, 453 Maple Street, Grove City, PA 16127-2399 or email to [email protected]. Absolute deadline for submission is close-of-business Friday, June 12, 2026. Application materials must be in hand or postmarked on or before that date in order to be considered. EOE

The MIU IV BrainSTEPS Committee is co-chaired by Special Education Supervisor Richael Fertig and Educational Consultant Karen Chambers.
The team is made up of the following employees:

Lia Noel, Vision Teacher

Kristen Pavlina, PT

Karen Chambers, Educational Consultant

Bryda Drumm, Social Worker

Amy Miller, Speech and Language Therapist

Jennifer Guthrie, Social Worker

Amanda Hoban, Behavior Coach

Linda Delvaux, Educational Consultant

Kelly Whiting, Educational Consultant

Sarah Tonty, School Psychologist

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible work of our MIU IV team this year! 🎉

Between 7/1/25 and 4/15/26, our team successfully processed at least 7 referrals, ensuring each student and family received thoughtful, individualized recommendations through the Brain Injury Support Framework (BISF). These were shared with both school teams and parents, with all required consents carefully completed and documented.

Beyond direct support, our commitment to collaboration and education continues to shine. This year, we also delivered a dedicated outreach presentation to key school stakeholders—helping strengthen awareness, knowledge, and support systems for students across our region.

This work reflects the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our MIU IV BrainSTEPS Team.

Congratulations on earning this BrainSTEPS 2025-26 AWARD and the recognition that comes with it. We are so proud of you!

On Tuesday, April 17, 2026, the 4th Annual Math Madness Tournament was held at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV for our nonpublic schools in our three county catchment area. Students in grades 4-8 from the following schools participated in the event: Butler Catholic School, First Baptist Christian School, Penn Christian Academy, Saint John Paul II, and Saint Luke Lutheran. This year’s tournament featured a roster of 50 competitors who worked hard all year in preparing for this event. With guidance from MIU IV Math Resource Teacher, Alisha Dovey, this year’s competition was again a huge success!

During the competition all students displayed compassion, kindness, and teamwork. After the tournament students were treated to lunch, received their Math Madness t-shirt, and a certificate for participating in the competition. The top three finishers in each grade group received a medal for their accomplishments.

Mrs. Dovey and the MIU IV Nonpublic School Services Office would like to congratulate all of the top finishers in grades 4, 5 and 6:

Grade 4-5-Top 3 Finishers:
1st Place: Martin Shatlock, Butler Catholic School
2nd Place: Eli Anderson, First Baptist Christian School
3rd Place: Garrett Kurtz, Penn Christian Academy

Grade 6-top 3 Finishers:
1st Place: Aiden Dorcy, Butler Catholic School
2nd Place: Matthew Dudley, Butler Catholic School
3rd Place: Henry James, Penn Christian Academy

Mrs. Dovey and the MIU IV Nonpublic School Services Office would like to congratulate the top finishers in grades 7-8:

Grade 7-8 Top 3 Finishers:
1st Place:Gavin Musko, Butler Catholic School
2nd Place:Matthew Yeager, Butler Catholic School
3rd Place: Bailey Caldwell, Penn Christian Academy

Congratulations to all of our mathematicians! We are looking forward to next year’s event!

🦖 Join us for the Week of the Young Child Celebration! 💚
Looking for some family fun this weekend? Come celebrate our youngest learners with a day filled with dinosaurs, stories, and science!
This is a FREE event for children (birth through grade school) and their families. Here is everything you need to know:
📅 When & Where
• Date: TODAY, Saturday, April 18
• Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Monarch Training Institute at Monarch Place (Butler)

MIU IV is hiring!💙
Visit our website for more information:
www.miu4.org🌐