Beaver County PA
Marian Vendemia is a dual-certified substitute teacher currently employed at Kelly Educational Resources since October 2023. With extensive experience in real estate sales at Commonwealth Real Estate Services since March 2017 and serving as a Judge of Elections for Beaver County PA since January 2017, Marian also held roles at Robert Morris University as a Health Liaison and in Grants and Research Administration from September 2019 to December 2022. Additionally, Marian contributed to the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) as an adjunct faculty member from September 2018 to December 2021 and as Program Manager from October 2016 to April 2019, focusing on the development of the Micro-credentials program. Previously, Marian retired as the Director of Continuing Education at Penn State Beaver, a position held from 1999 to 2015, after having directed the Continuing Education department there from 1999 to 2012. Academically, Marian holds a Master's Degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Penn State University, a Bachelor's Degree in English with Teaching Certification from Robert Morris University, and an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from PSU Beaver.
Beaver County PA
Beaver County is located in southwest Pennsylvania northwest of the city of Pittsburgh. The County is bordered on the west by the States of Ohio and the panhandle of West Virginia; the south by Washington County; the east by Allegheny and Butler counties; and the north by Lawrence County. The predominate feature of the County is the Ohio River which enters from the southeast and flows to the center of the county before turning southwest and exiting the state to form the boundary between Ohio and West Virginia. The remainder of the County is characterized by gently rolling foothills and valleys of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Beaver County is comprised of 2 incorporated, third class cities (Aliquippa and Beaver Falls), and 52 boroughs and townships. With the City of Pittsburgh within a short driving distance, County residents enjoy the amenities of big city cultural, recreational, and educational amenities yet avoid the crowded congested life style. The Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins provide major sports for the area, while the opera, ballet, symphony, and many other organizations and events provide area residents with a wide range of entertainment options. The County consists of 15 public school districts, a countywide Vocational Technical School, a two year community college, the Beaver Campus of Penn State University, and Geneva College. There are also numerous private and parochial schools in the area. Along with nearby major universities such at University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon, Robert Morris University and Carlow College, all located in Allegheny County and less than one hour drive from the County; area residents are provided with extensive educational facilities with which to pursue their growth and careers. The County’s Motto, “Divided by its Rivers, United by its People” truly reflect the County’s heritage of a good place to live, work and play.