Dianne Kyle, a parent at Huntingtown Elementary School, was recognized on Friday, May 16,
2014, by Dr. Lillian Lowery, Maryland State Superintendent of School, at the Parent
Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) recognition program at Eastern Technical High School in
Baltimore County.
In acknowledging Ms. Kyle’s contributions to Huntingtown Elementary School, the following
description of her contributions to the school was shared at the recognition program.
Diane Kyle is the creative force and supervisor of the annual Read-a-Thon fundraiser,
“Reading across Huntingtown,” to promote childhood literacy and to raise money to
purchase new equipment for the school. An enormous undertaking, she puts in over 100
hours each year for this program. Since its inception, the Read-a-Thon has generated over
$26,000 to purchase new playground equipment, student laptops and charging stations,
and build and outfit an outdoor learning pavilion for students and teachers. She has been
on the PTA Executive Board for four years and is the current President. Diane is a gifted
communicator and involves the entire community in supporting the school. She also
donates her time and talents to Back-to-School events, Breakfast with Santa, Scholastic
Book Fairs and the Silent Auction. She is a tireless and passionate advocate for every
single child at Huntingtown Elementary School.
The Parent Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) is the nation's first and only statewide award
program of its kind. The Maryland State Department of Education's program recognizes parents
and guardians for their exceptional support of public education. Parents were nominated for
demonstrating significant, positive impact in their communities across five areas of parental
involvement: Communication, Volunteering, Learning, Decision Making and Community
Collaboration.
Additional information about the PIMA program can be found on the Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE) website. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde
2014, by Dr. Lillian Lowery, Maryland State Superintendent of School, at the Parent
Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) recognition program at Eastern Technical High School in
Baltimore County.
In acknowledging Ms. Kyle’s contributions to Huntingtown Elementary School, the following
description of her contributions to the school was shared at the recognition program.
Diane Kyle is the creative force and supervisor of the annual Read-a-Thon fundraiser,
“Reading across Huntingtown,” to promote childhood literacy and to raise money to
purchase new equipment for the school. An enormous undertaking, she puts in over 100
hours each year for this program. Since its inception, the Read-a-Thon has generated over
$26,000 to purchase new playground equipment, student laptops and charging stations,
and build and outfit an outdoor learning pavilion for students and teachers. She has been
on the PTA Executive Board for four years and is the current President. Diane is a gifted
communicator and involves the entire community in supporting the school. She also
donates her time and talents to Back-to-School events, Breakfast with Santa, Scholastic
Book Fairs and the Silent Auction. She is a tireless and passionate advocate for every
single child at Huntingtown Elementary School.
The Parent Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) is the nation's first and only statewide award
program of its kind. The Maryland State Department of Education's program recognizes parents
and guardians for their exceptional support of public education. Parents were nominated for
demonstrating significant, positive impact in their communities across five areas of parental
involvement: Communication, Volunteering, Learning, Decision Making and Community
Collaboration.
Additional information about the PIMA program can be found on the Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE) website. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde