1943
Born to George Peya and Mildred (Tesla) Peya in Rochester, PA.
1965
Earns a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.
1965
Is a permanent substitute teacher within the Montour Area School District in Coraopolis, PA.
1965
Teaches elementary school within the Center Area School District in Monaca, PA.
1967
Earns a Master of Education in special education from Duquesne University.
1974
Is initiated into Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority PA Delta Chapter.
1977
Earns a Master of Science in elementary education, administration and supervision from Duquesne University.
1977
Is a gifted support teacher within the Center Area School District in Monaca, PA, until 1977.
1977
Is the coordinator of the gifted program within the Center Area School District in Monaca, PA, until 1998.
1984
Receives the Elementary Gifted Teacher of the Year State Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE).
1985
Is honored by the Greek Catholic Union (GCU) on the district level for her accomplishments in education.
1985
Is a local coach for Odyssey of the Mind until 1997.
1986
Compiles “A Syllabus to Facilitate the Operation of a Gifted/Talented Program.”
1986
Contributes an article to “Challenge Magazine: Personality Boxes.”
1987
Writes the handbook “Instructional Areas Appropriate for Gifted Students.”
1988
Is a sponsor of the Beaver County Academic Games League, until 1997.
1993
Is the president of Beaver County Gifted Teachers until 1994.
1995
Is the director of special education for the Center Area School District (now Central Valley School District) in Monaca, PA, until 1998.
1999
Retires from her role as an elementary school educator.
2021
Continues to enjoy a productive retirement.