Principal
Mrs. Paula Giran
724-443-1541
pgiran@pinerichland.org
Mrs. Giran became Hance Elementary's principal in the summer of 2023. Prior to that, she spent five years as one of the assistant principals at Eden Hall Upper Elementary. She also served as the principal of Pine-Richland Virtual Academy (PRVA). Additionally, she was the district administrative lead for the gifted and social studies departments and a member of the district RAMS Way Team.
Prior to joining PR, Mrs. Giran worked in the Norwin School District as a fifth and sixth-grade gifted education coordinator, fifth-grade math and science teacher, and a fourth-grade teacher.
Mrs. Giran earned a Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences from Seton Hill College with certifications in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Business, Computers & Informational Technology; a Master of Education in STEM Education from the California University of Pennsylvania. In addition, she earned her principal certification from Point Park University.
I hope you had a restful holiday break and a wonderful time making memories. As we look ahead, I want to provide a helpful "refresh" on our inclement weather procedures.
We have many fun events coming up in the near future, including our biggest schoolwide fundraiser, the Glow Run! Be sure to keep an eye on your email and our Hance PTO Facebook page for more updates, and check out our Hance Holiday Video, if you haven't already.
It is easy to tell that winter break is upon us. Spirit days are a distant memory, and projects are wrapping up. 2025 is in the books. Nothing compares to being in a K-3 school during the month of December. The excitement and energy is second to none. Please keep an eye out for an email later today for a special surprise from all of us.