Support Staff

Mr. Brandon Payne | K-5 Instructional Specialist brandon.payne@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x204 Education/Certification(s):  B.A. Psychology, M.S. Counseling Psychology, School Counseling Certification PK-12 Favorite Book: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Hobbies/Interests: Watching hockey (Let's Go Pens!) and playing with my daughter, Parker Favorite Quote:  “Our greatest freedom is the freedom to choose our attitude.” - Victor Frankl Professional [...]

Mrs. Mandy Rauenzahn | High School Counselor (Last Names R-Z) mandy.rauenzahn@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x132 Education/Certification(s): B.A. Psychology; Chatham University, M.Ed.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania Favorite Book: She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb Hobbies/Interests: Volunteering to help homeless and disabled Veterans, bingo, spending time with my family, cooking

Mr. David Pierce | Community Development Specialist david.pierce@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x123 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Marketing with a focus on Communications Hobbies/Interest: Playing sports (specifically playing soccer) and watching sports in person and on the television.

Ms. Laura McNeil | School Nurse nurse@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x145 Education/Certification(s):  Master’s Degree in Nursing from Robert Morris University, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Penn State University, School Nurse Certification from Slippery Rock University. Emergency Nurse Certification Favorite Quote:  "People will forget what you said...people will forget what you did, but people will never [...]

Ms. Brandee Kantrowitz | Lead Enrollment Specialist brandee.kantrowitz@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x126 Education/Certification(s): M.S. in Child Development; University of Pittsburgh, B.A. in Musical Theatre/Minor in Child Development; Indiana University of Pennsylvania Favorite Book:  She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb Hobbies/Interests: Singing, bargain shopping, Bikram yoga, and cooking! Favorite Quote: "You've always had the power, my [...]

Mrs. Katie Mihoerck | High School Counselor (Last Names K-Q) katie.mihoerck@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x161 Education: B.A. Psychology; Penn State, Master of Education in Counseling and Development; George Mason University. Favorite Book: How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton Hobbies/Interest:  Cooking and baking Favorite Quote:  "Be the change that you [...]

Mr. William DeJoseph | Shipping & Materials Lead william.dejoseph@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x135 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Elementary Education ESL Certification Favorite Book: No One Here Gets Out Alive by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman. Hobbies/Interest: Fishing. When I have free time, I am on the water, either in my kayak or wading the creeks and [...]

Mrs. Mary Alicandro | Special Education Records Specialist mary.alicandro@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x142 Education/Certification(s): Certified Education Office Professional Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Hobbies/Interest:  Crafting, Going to estate/yard sales Favorite Quote:  "Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." - Charles Dickens

Mrs. Kara Buncic | High School Counselor (Last Names A-C) kara.buncic@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x203 Education/Certification(s):  B.S., Elementary Education (K-6); Indiana University of PA. M.Ed. School Counseling (K-12); California University of PA Hobbies/Interest:  Traveling to different states and countries, trying new restaurants, and watching documentaries Professional Achievements:  Nationally Certified Counselor, ASCA member, ACSCA member Read [...]