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Ms. Michael Morrone | Elementary Art Teacher michael.morrone@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x130 Education/Certification(s): B.S. Art Education, Penn State University PA Certification Art K-12 Favorite Book: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, hiking, camping, cooking, walking my dog and rooting for the Penguins! Favorite Quote: "The secret to doing anything is believing that you can do [...]

Ms. Amber Fox | Elementary Art Teacher amber.fox@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x248 Education/Certification(s): BA Fine Arts, Thiel College. MA Art Education Carlow University PA Certifications: Art K-12 Favorite Book: Lord of The Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkien Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, photography, bouldering, biking, lifting, hiking, and true crime. Favorite Quote: "All we have to decide is [...]

Mr. Reilly Meyer | Regional Community Engagement Coach (Northeast PA) reilly.meyer@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x234 Education/Certification(s): BA in Psychology Favorite Book: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Hobbies/Interests: Going on hikes, video games, listening to music 24/7, hammocking. Favorite Quote: "In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on." [...]

Mrs. Rashonda Waldron | Title I Teacher (K-2 Interventionist) rashonda.waldron@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x255 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Elementary Education from Slippery Rock University Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: J.K Rowling Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family. Favorite Quote: "It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be." ― [...]

Ms. Jessica Colbert | 9-12 Instructional Specialist jessica.colbert@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x110 Education/Certification(s): B.S. Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.Ed. , University of Pittsburgh PA Certifications: Special Education K-12, Reading Specialist K-12 Favorite Book: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my nieces and nephews. Favorite Quote: "Do the [...]

Mr. Joe Brecht | Graduation Recovery Teacher joe.brecht@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x252 Education/Certification(s): BA Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania PA Certifications: Social Studies 7-12, General Science 7-12 Favorite Book: Invasion by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant Hobbies/Interests: Watching Soccer, Hockey, Football, Competitive E-Sports, Playing and Creating Stories in Dungeons and Dragons, Marching Band, and [...]

Miss. Mackenzie Southworth | Elementary Social Studies Teacher mackenzie.southworth@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x256 Education/Certification(s): B.S. Middle Grades Education from West Chester University PA Certifications: Middle Grades 4-8 and Grades 7-12 English Favorite Book: The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Reading, Cooking, and Boxing Favorite Quote: "Life is a journey to be experienced, not [...]

Miss Margaret Bauman | Science Teacher margaret.bauman@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x257 Education/Certification(s): BS Elementary Education, Grove City College PA Certifications: Pre K-4, 5 & 6 Favorite Book: You Are Special by Max Lucado Hobbies/Interests: I love to do anything and everything outside- running, hiking, skiing, traveling, etc. Favorite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when [...]

Miss. Janie Messina | Regional Community Engagement Coach janie.messina@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x259 Education/Certification(s): B.S. Middle Level Education, M.S. in Special Education, Duquesne University PA Certifications: 4-8, 7-8 ELA, Special Education Favorite Book: All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot Hobbies/Interests: Baking, Swimming, Watercolor Painting, and Thrifting Favorite Quote: "How wonderful is it that [...]

Miss. Ashlee Freeman | Regional Community Engagement Coach ashlee.freeman@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x258 Education/Certification(s): BA Business Management, Capital University; MA Human Service Counseling (Concentration: Executive Leadership), Liberty University Certifications: Mental Health First & Aid Restorative Practice Favorite Book: Why Don't We Listen Better? by James C. Peterson Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Camping, Shopping, Traveling, and Tennis Favorite [...]