The East Penn School District is proud to recognize five outstanding members of East Penn who were named Top Five Finalists for the 2026 Employee of the Year.
The finalists were recognized Friday evening, September 18, as part of the District’s Employee of the Year celebration:
- Denise St. Pierre – Administrative Assistant, Lower Macungie Middle School
- Ross Kirk – Art Teacher, Willow Lane Elementary School
- Beth Guarriello – Principal, Emmaus High School
- Deb Muthard – Administrative Confidential Assistant
- Cindy Snow – Math Teacher, Eyer Middle School
Each of these exceptional employees was overwhelmingly nominated by colleagues who see firsthand the dedication, hard work, kindness, and commitment they bring to East Penn each day.
Being recognized by the people you work alongside is especially meaningful, and the nominations reflect the positive impact Denise, Ross, Beth, Deb, and Cindy have on our students, staff, schools, and greater East Penn community.
We congratulate all five finalists on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for everything they do to make East Penn a special place to learn, work, and grow.
Congratulations, Denise, Ross, Beth, Deb, and Cindy! We are proud to have you as part of Team East Penn.