About Us

The Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium (PERC), is a consortium of approximately 20 colleges and universities in western Pennsylvania, Ohio and northern West Virginia. Annually, approximately 700 candidates from the consortium (and several non-consortium institutions) attend the PERC Education Job Fair. Participating employers interview and hire teacher candidates in all Pre K-12 disciplines, as well as related professional certification areas such as school counseling, school social work, speech language pathology, OT, PT, and nursing. Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the fair.

What We Believe

The Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium (PERC) connects K-12 professionals with quality employers through the annual job fair and on-going resources. We serve all K-12 candidates, from teachers to specialized support staff. We strive to support them in their careers regionally and nationally.
PERC aims to be the leading resource for K-12 professionals. We continue to promote educational excellence by engaging our students, employers, universities, and colleges; providing on-going resources; and maintaining a professional presence that evolves with the education community’s needs.
- Education – We believe in empowering K-12 candidates to advance the future of learning.
- Employment – We are dedicated to providing meaningful career opportunities that match the passion and skills of every education professional.
- Excellence – We maintain the highest standards in our services, offering an organized and impactful job fair.
- Opportunity – We create pathways for success, whether through comprehensive support, resourceful networking, or quality recruitment.
- Professionalism – We uphold a consistent and informative approach that ensures reliability and trust for both candidates and employers.

Executive Board Directory

Executive Committee

Sandy Frederick

Grove City College

President

Renee Coyne

Grove City College

Treasurer

Nicole Feldhues

Duquesne University

Employer Registration Coordinator

Jorden King

University of Pittsburgh

Candidate Registration Coordinator

Jesse DeFazio

Slippery Rock University

Secretary

Bridgett Nobili

PennWest University

Marketing Coordinator

Kelsey Cole

Grove City College

Interview Room Coordinator

Kristen Ritter

Event Coordinator

PERC

Members at Large

Becky Cacciotti

St. Francis University

Bethany Gary

Duquesne University

Marybeth Miller

University of Pittsburgh

Heidi Schuman

Seton Hill University

Kim Woodley

Saint Vincent College

Dorothy Zilic

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

2026 Educator Excellence Award Information

The Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium is proud to announce the 2026 Educator Excellence Award! PERC recognizes up to 10 future and current educators with a one-time $500 cash prize every academic year. Application information provided below.

Eligibility:
Candidates for this award must:

Be a current undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate student of a PERC Member Institution. Alumni of a PERC Member Institution are also eligible to apply.
Candidates must be eligible for certification by December 31, 2026
Register as a candidate and participate in the March 2026 PERC Education Job Fair
Complete the application by clicking here.

Application:
Upload resume, biography, photo, and three scored questions:

What motivates you to pursue education as a career?
Tell us about one specific example as an educator (teaching experience) that shows your dedication to the profession and demonstrates your philosophy of education.
Tell us about your experiences at PERC 2026.

Deadline:
All application materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 4, 2026 to be considered.