Teachers

Mrs. Brianna Lowry | Secondary Spanish Teacher brianna.lowry@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x162 Education/Certification(s):   M.A. in Educational Technology; Wilkes University, B.A. in Education; Slippery Rock University.  PA Certifications: Spanish K-12 Favorite Book:  The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Hobbies/Interest:  In my spare time, I enjoy activities that challenge my physical fitness - weightlifting, swimming, volleyball, kayaking, [...]

Mr. Matt Evanchak | 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher matthew.evanchak@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x179 Education/Certification(s): Special Education N-12, Elementary Education K-6 Favorite Book: The Martian by Andy Weir Hobbies/Interest: Music, playing the drums, bike riding, video games

Mrs. Sarah Simmons | 7th Grade Science Teacher sarah.simmons@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x128 Education/Certification(s): M.Ed. Secondary Education; Carlow University, B.S. Biochemistry; Chatham University PA Certifications: 7-12 General Science Favorite Book: War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Hobbies/Interest: Gym, cycling, Netflix, Marvel, and D.C. comics Favorite Quote: [...]

Ms. Katie Hartmann | Secondary Social Studies Teacher katie.hartmann@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x183 Education/Certification(s): B.S.Ed Secondary Social Studies Education; Slippery Rock University PA Certifications: Social Studies 7-12, English as a Second Language PK-12, Safety and Driver's Education 7-12 Favorite Book:  The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir Hobbies/Interest: Photography, gardening, reading Favorite Quote:  "Only [...]

Mrs. Deanna Scotto | Academic Interventionist deanna.scotto@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x156 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. Elementary Education K-6; Clarion University, MSCN Curriculum, and Instruction; Western Governors University PA Level II Certification in Elementary Education; Nearpod Certified Educator; Google Certified Educator Level 2 Favorite Book: Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Hobbies/Interest: Cantoring, Singing, Musicals, Movies Favorite Quote:  "Math [...]

Ms. Carol Smialek | K-5 Academic Interventionist carol.smialek@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x205 Education/Certification(s): B.A. Comprehensive Social Studies and B.A. History; Carlow University, M.S. Curriculum, and Instruction; Saint Vincent College PA Certifications: 7-12 Social Studies, Language Arts Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Hobbies/Interest: Reading and sewing Plans for the Future:  "A well-adjusted person is [...]

Mr. Andrew Glaser | Secondary English Teacher andrew.glaser@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x107 Education:  Masters in Secondary Education: English, PA Certifications: English 7-12 Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Interest: Music, reading, sports, and writing Favorite Quote: “It is important to draw wisdom from many different places. If you take it from only one place, [...]

Mr. Alan-Michael Wisniewski | 7th Grade Math Teacher alan-michael.wisniewski @padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x173 Education/Certification(s): B.A. Middle-Level Education with a Concentration in Math; Clarion University. M.A. Educational Leadership with a Concentration in K-12 Principal; California University of PA. Hobbies/Interest: Hunting, fishing, weightlifting, golf, hanging out with friends and family Favorite Quote:  "To be the man, you [...]

Mr. Tony Reda | 8th Grade Health & Wellness Teacher anthony.reda@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x133 Education/Certifications: B.S. in Education – Teacher Education; Slippery Rock University PA Certifications: K-12 Health and Physical Education Hobbies/Interest: Spending time with family, coaching, golf, and cheering on my favorite Pittsburgh Sports Teams! Read Mr. Reda's Spotlight Blog Post

Miss Marisa Petraglia | Technology Coach marisa.petraglia@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x168 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. Secondary Education Social Studies; Slippery Rock University, M.S. in Educational Psychology; Capella University. PA Certifications: Social Studies 7-12, English 7-12, Family and Consumer Science PK-12 Favorite Book:  The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Hobbies/Interest: Yoga, lacrosse, being outside, and reading Read Ms. [...]