Propel Schools
Montour Elementary
340 Bilmar Drive – Pittsburgh, PA 15205
| P: 412-539-0100 | F: 412-539-0109 |
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Meet Our Principal
Michael Evans
Principal, Propel Montour Elementary School
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Years with Propel: 17
Background
I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a degree in Elementary Education. I then went on to receive my Master’s Degree in Education from Penn State and my Principal Certification from the University of Pittsburgh. I have taught at propel Homestead for three years and Propel Montour for four years. I also was the principal at Propel East for six years prior to becoming the principal at Propel Montour Elementary.
I am #PropelProud because…
I love helping our students become EPIC leaders!
When I am not working I enjoy…
spending time with my children and going to Home Depot!
Who is your favorite recording artist/group?
Coldplay/Mumford & Sons
What is your favorite book?
Llama Llama Red Pajama (with my two children)
Meet Our Assistant Principal
Amy Chimino
Assistant Principal, Propel Montour Elementary School
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Years with Propel: 15
Background
I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education. I taught at Propel McKeesport for six years. I graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s Degree in Education. I was an Instructional Coach at Propel Montour for three years. I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a principal certification. I am embarking upon my sixth year as an assistant principal at Propel Montour Elementary School.
I am #PropelProud because…
our entire school community is EPIC.
When I am not working I enjoy…
bike riding and spending time with my family.
Who is your favorite recording artist/group?
I enjoy all genres of music.
What is your favorite book?
If I Could Keep You Little.
Meet Our Assistant Principal
Kim Roczko
Assistant Principal, Propel Montour Elementary School
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Years with Propel: 7
Background
I have my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education for grades K-6 from the University of Pittsburgh, and my Special Education Certification, Autism Endorsement, and Master’s Degree from Waynesburg College and a Principal Certification from Robert Morris University. I spent four years as a special education teacher and one year as a school climate and community coach and one year as a principal in training.
I am #PropelProud because…
I believe that all scholars can be successful. At Propel we go above and beyond to ensure our scholars are given the necessary tools to be successful.
When I am not working I enjoy…
spending time with my husband and three children and our dog. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling with my family.
Who is your favorite recording artist/group?
Ed Sheeran
What is your favorite book?
Walter the Baker (my children love this story!)
