Portfolio

Mrs. Christina Wier | 6-12 Reading Specialist christina.wier@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x192 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Elementary & Special Education, Slippery Rock University; M.Ed. in Instruction and Learning - Reading Education, University of Pittsburgh; PA Certifications: Elementary K-6, Math 7-9, Special Education N-12, Reading Specialist Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with her husband and children, boating, reading, and [...]

Mrs. Janine Otis | 9-12 Special Education Teacher janine.otis@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x264 Education/Certification(s): B.A. in Mathematics, M.A. in Education, PK-12 Special Education PA Certification Favorite Book: Dragon by Dav Pilkey Hobbies/Interests: Enjoying outdoor activities, spending time with friends and family, going to the movies Favorite Quote(s): “Education is the most powerful weapon which you [...]

Ms. Chelsea White | 9-12 Special Education Teacher chelsea.white@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x261 Education/Certification(s): B.A. in Early Education & Special Education, LaRoche University Favorite Book: November 9 by Colleen Hoover Hobbies/Interests: Playing with her dogs, spending time with friends and family, reading, adventuring Favorite Quote(s): “Be kind to one another.” ― Ellen Degeneres Read Ms. [...]

Ms. Amy Watenpool | 9-12 Special Education Teacher amy.watenpool@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x263 Education/Certification(s): M.S.Ed. in Special Education, Duquesne University B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Duquesne University PA Teaching Certifications in Early Childhood (N-3), Elementary (K-6), and Special Education (PK-12) Favorite Book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Hobbies/Interests: Reading, [...]

Mrs. Merilu Hill | High School Counselor (New Students) merilu.hill@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x161 Education/Certification(s): B.A. in Lib Art/Sci/Humanities from Kent State University; MASCIED (K-12) University of the Southwest; Level II Cert. Favorite Book: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, hiking, traveling, baking, reading, crafting Favorite Quote(s): “Act as if what you [...]

Mrs. Antonietta Riley | Regional Community Engagement Coach antonietta.riley@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x260 Education/Certification(s): PA Teaching Certification in English and Social Studies Level II Grades 7-12, B.A. in Philosophy and Literature from Chatham University, M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of Pennsylvania Favorite Book: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, scuba diving, running, yoga, [...]

Dr. Michael Leitera| Chief Executive Officer michael.leitera@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x114

Miss Lainey Eshelman | 9-12 Special Math Teacher lainey.eshelman @padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x262 Education/Certification(s): Secondary Mathematics Certification (7-12); Geneva College Favorite Book: Either Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate and Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Hobbies/Interests: I love musical theatre! Fun fact: I am a playbill collector. I have 84 different [...]

Ms. Daniella Zenone | 9-12 Special Education Teacher daniella.zenone@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x221 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Education, La Roche University PA Certifications: Special Education N-12 and Elementary Education K-4 Favorite Book: The Alienist by Caleb Carr Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, and reading books. Favorite Quote(s): “Education is the most powerful [...]

Miss Madison Corcoran | 9-12 Special Education Teacher madison.corcoran@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x240 Education/Certification(s): Secondary Special Education (7-12) and Secondary Social Studies (7-12), B.A. Secondary Education; Point Park University Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with friends, going to concerts, and trying new restaurants! Favorite Quote(s): “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going [...]