Potential Development

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

ALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🥎

We need your help to make the 3rd Annual Batter Up For Autism Softball Tournament the best one yet! This is a wonderful opportunity for PD staff, friends, and families to get involved, lend a hand, and be part of an event that supports our students.

Please sign up, share, and help spread the word! Volunteers will receive a free event T-shirt - while supplies last! Follow the link below to join us!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A9AD23A7FDC25-63606455-2026

Thank you for believing in our students and supporting this wonderful event! 💙

05/20/2026

A big PD Pirate salute to Shellie on National Human Resource Day!

From paperwork to policies to keeping things moving behind the scenes, HR plays an important role in supporting our school.

Thank you, Shellie, for all you do for Potential Development! 💙

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Paul Garchar, CEO of Potential Development, on being named Child Advocate of the Year by the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board!

In recognition of Mental Health Month, this honor was presented during the board’s annual Mental Health and Recovery Awards luncheon. We are proud to see Paul recognized for his dedication, leadership, and continued commitment to supporting students with autism and their families throughout the Mahoning Valley.

Please join us in congratulating Paul and all of this year’s award winners for their dedication to supporting and strengthening the communities we call home❤

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who give so much of themselves each day and fill the world with love, strength, and kindness.

Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day! 💙🧡

05/07/2026

Deadline Extended — Save Your Seat Today!

There’s still time to sign up for the final session of our Early Childhood Education Series!

Join Potential Development’s Curriculum Director, Laura Geilhard, and School Social Worker, Tiffany Tatum, for an engaging and helpful session on the Science of Reading. Families will learn practical tools to support their child’s growth, confidence, and success on their literacy journey.

This is a free event, but an RSVP is required by Wednesday, May 13 — and seats are still available! Reserve your spot today by emailing [email protected]

All attendees will also have the opportunity to win a $50 Giant Eagle gift card.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and walk away with tools you can use at home!

05/05/2026

Did you know?

Potential Development is home to more than 150 dedicated employees serving over 320 students across our school community. Our school is in session 11 months out of the year, and every day, our staff shows up with patience, purpose, and heart.

They adapt to the needs of each student who walks through our doors, creating safe, supportive, and educational classrooms where students can learn, grow, and thrive. They recognize the strengths in every student and help build a path toward success — one step, one lesson, and one victory at a time.

On National Teacher Appreciation Day, we celebrate not only our teachers but every staff member who helps make Potential Development such a special place.

Thank you for believing in our students, supporting their journey, and helping them reach their fullest potential.

We appreciate you today and every day. Go Pirates! 🧡💙