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
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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.
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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.
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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.
