Teachers

Mrs. Maggie Johnston | Secondary English Teacher maggie.johnston@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x190 Education/Certification(s): B.A. English and Writing; Clarion University of Pennsylvania, M.A. Education; Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. PA Certification: English 7-12 Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling Hobbies/Interests:  Camping, crafting, scrapbooking, and reading. Favorite Quote: "It matters not what someone is [...]

Mrs. Stephanie Smith | Secondary Health & Wellness Teacher stephanie.smith@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x184 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. in Education Certification: K-12 Health and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Activity Minor; Slippery Rock University Favorite Book: Wonder by R.J. Palacio Hobbies/Interest: I love spending time with my family and friends, participating in exercise and sports, traveling the [...]

Mrs. Amy Thornton | Research & Development Coordinator amy.thornton@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x208 Education/Certification(s): B.A. in Elementary Education K-6, Westminster College. Masters of Education; Waynesburg University. Special Education Certification; Waynesburg University Hobbies/Interest: I love Disney. I lead two Girl Scout Troops. I enjoy spending time with my family watching movies, going places like the zoo, [...]

Mrs. Beth Ann Mudd | 2nd Grade Teacher bethann.mudd@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x187 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. B.A. Robert Morris College and M.S.E Elementary Education; Duquesne University Favorite Book:  Thank you, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco Hobbies/Interests:  Reading, exercising, cooking, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends. Favorite Quote:  "Believe in yourself. You are braver [...]

Mr. Andrew Mayle | Secondary Math Teacher andrew.mayle@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x155 Education/Certification(s): M.Ed. Secondary Mathematics Education, B.S. Mathematics; Slippery Rock University. PA Certification: Mathematics 7-12 Favorite Book:  Life of Pi by Yann Martel Hobbies/Interest: Community Theater, Puzzles and Games, Watching Movies, Baseball, Hockey Favorite Quote: "Dream. Try. Do Good." - Mr. Feeny (Boy Meets [...]

Mr. Matthew Dayka | Secondary English Teacher matthew.dayka@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x193 Education/Certification(s): Bachelors of the Arts in English Literature; California University of Pennsylvania, Masters of the Art of Teaching in Secondary Education; California University of Pennsylvania PA Cert: 7-12 Education Favorite Book: Dune by Frank Herbert Favorite Quote: "What's past is prologue" - William [...]

Ms. Laura Budd | Career Education & Work Coordinator laura.budd@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x209 Education/Certification(s): B.A. in Corporate Communications with a minor in Civic and Community Engagement; Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed; California University of Pennsylvania Level II PA Teaching Certification for Elementary Education K-6.  Level II PA Teaching Certification for Special Education N-12 Favorite Book:  The [...]

Mrs. Lydia Jones | Secondary Social Studies Teacher lydia.jones@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x122 Education/Certification(s): B.A. in Social Studies Secondary Education; Grove City College PA Certifications: Social Studies 7-12 Favorite Book: Any book about the Civil War Hobbies/Interest:  Being outdoors, baking, and traveling. Favorite Quote: "Don't let your ice cream melt while you're counting someone else's [...]

Ms. Samantha Sellinger | Secondary Science Teacher samantha.sellinger@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x197 Education/Certification(s): B.A. Biology, Mercyhurst University. PA Certifications: Biology 7-12, General Science 7-12 Favorite Book:  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Hobbies/Interests: Pittsburgh Penguins, kayaking, swimming, movies/tv, shopping Favorite Quote: "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein Read Ms. [...]

Mrs. Christine Trudeau | 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher christine.trudeau@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x180 Education/Certification(s):  English 7-12, Elementary and Special Education Favorite Book:  Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich Hobbies/Interest: I love to read, listen to music, go to the ballet and Broadway shows, cook, walk my dog and take swim aerobics classes  Favorite Quote:  "Do what [...]