PA Diamond Recognition Highlights Impact of East Allegheny School Counselors

The East Allegheny School District is celebrating a major achievement by Ms. Emilia Mattucci and Mr. Joseph Pedulla, whose work as school counselors at East Allegheny Jr./Sr. High School has earned the program PA Diamond Recognition from the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association (PSCA). This prestigious honor recognizes exemplary school counseling programs that demonstrate high-quality, comprehensive, and data-informed practices aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.

The recognition reflects the consistent leadership, professionalism, and student-centered approach Mattucci and Pedulla bring to the school community. Their counseling program emphasizes ethical practice, intentional support systems, and measurable outcomes that promote students’ academic, career, and social-emotional growth.

Through collaboration with staff, families, and administrators, the counselors have created a comprehensive program that serves all students equitably and effectively. Their dedication has made a lasting impact on student success and school culture.

In addition to being honored at the PSCA Annual Conference, the counseling program will receive national recognition this summer at ASCA’s National Conference in New Orleans, further highlighting the exceptional service Mattucci and Pedulla provide to the East Allegheny community.