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Executive Director Message

March 2026

Dear Tillotson Families,

We’ve had an amazing start to 2026 and spring is right around the corner! Continue reading below for news on recent happenings and upcoming events.

Our third installment of our LEARN Seminar Series will be held on March 4 at 6:30pm. LEARN is an acronym for Leading Education & Awareness on Research in Neurodivergence. This session’s topic is Promoting Safety and Crisis Preparedness for Autistic and Neurodivergent Loved Ones presented by Lu Randall, M.R.C. Be sure to register for this free and virtual event!

Recent Happenings

February was a busy month! Our students had a Valentine’s Day party and participated in the Polar Pop and Polar Plunge! The Tillotson Tigers raised $3,400 for Special Olympics – thank you to everyone who donated to a great cause! This week, students also participated in an assembly by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Check out our social media pages for photos of all of the events!

Upcoming Events

March 4 – LEARN Seminar Series

March 6 – Half Day; Dismissal at 12:30pm

March 9 – PASA Testing Begins

March 13 – Pi Day

March 13 – Azzure Music Performance

March 18 – Project Prom

March 20 – Half Day; Dismissal at 12:30pm

March 20 – Students vs. Staff Basketball Game

March 25 – Last Day of Quarter 3

March 27 – No School; Staff In-Service Day

March 31 through April 6 – No School; Spring Break

Stay tuned for monthly letters, and as always, please reach out with any comments, questions, or concerns!

Tara Skalka

Executive Director

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Gaskell!

Rebecca Gaskell is thrilled to be ACLD Tillotson School’s new Math Teacher. She earned her master's degree in special education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. During her college career, Rebecca also studied Art and Music in the United Kingdom until the COVID 19 pandemic sent her back to the states. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys building LEGO sets, planning trips to Disney World, cooking, and watching movies. Rebecca is looking forward to all that awaits her at Tillotson.