Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121, Luzerne) is a graduate of Wilkes University with a bachelor’s of science degree in Music Education and a master’s equivalency from Penn State. He taught music and was the director of choral activities for 38 years at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District before retiring.

Pashinski’s political experiences include presidency of the Coordinating Council in Luzerne County, chair of the Luzerne County Legislative Committee, and regional assistant and chair of the State PACE Committee.

Over the years, Pashinski has demonstrated his community involvement and leadership qualities as union representative for the Greater Nanticoke School District’s association, advancing to chief spokesperson, vice president and eventually president of the GNA Education Association. He’s been a volunteer for the United Way for 24 years and a member of the United Way board since 2002; a member of the Oratorio Board for five years; assistant coach of Little League and Teener baseball; former member of the GAR Boosters Club; and a former Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

He resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife of 38 years, Millie. They have four children and seven grandchildren.