SpecialEd

Mrs. Stacy Martin | 9-12 Special Education stacy.martin@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x198 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. Elementary Education and Special Education; Carlow University, M.S. Education; Edinboro University PA Certifications: Elementary Education K-6, Special Education N-21, Reading Specialist K-12 Favorite Book:  Love You Forever by Robert Munsch Hobbies/Interest: Shopping, couponing, crafting, and spending time with family Favorite Quote: [...]

Mrs. Sara Olszewski | Special Education Teacher (9-12 Life Skills) sara.olszewski@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x214 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. in Elementary Education and MS in Special Education; Slippery Rock University PA Certifications: Elementary Education K-6, Special Education PreK-8, Special Education 7-12, and English 7-12 Favorite Book: Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Suess Hobbies/Interest: I love [...]

Miss Ashley Levenson | 5th Grade Teacher ashley.levenson@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x102 Education/Certification(s): Bachelors in Early Childhood Education PreK-4 & Special Education K-8 Hobbies/Interest: Gym, boxing, hiking Favorite Quote: "If a child can learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." - Ignacio Estrada

Mr. Matthew Gates | Secondary Business Technology & Computer Science Teacher matthew.gates@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x152 Education/Certification(s):  B.S. Business Education Information Technology PA Certification: BCIT K-12 Favorite Book:  Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Hobbies/Interest: Outdoorsmanship, dogs, and technology Favorite Quote:  "If in doubt, Meriadoc, always follow your nose." - Gandalf

Ms. Michelle Kleifgen | Secondary Math Teacher michelle.kleifgen@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x129 Education/Certification(s):  B.A. Psychology; College of Wooster, M.Ed. Special Education; University of Pittsburgh. Certifications: Math 7-12, English 7-12, Special Education N-21, Early Childhood K-3 Favorite Book: It is hard to pick a favorite book but my favorite authors are Barbara Kingsolver and Toni Morrison [...]

Mrs. Sarah Blose | 9-12 Emotional Support Special Education Teacher sarah.blose@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x175 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Education; Slippery Rock University. PA Certifications: Special Education N-12 and Elementary Education K-6 Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin Hobbies/Interests: Reading, walking my dog, watching the Steelers and Penguins. Favorite Quote: “Tell me and I [...]

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. Emily Miller | Title I Teacher emily.miller@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x211 Education/Certification(s): B.S. in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Early Childhood and Special Education Certifications; Certificate in Educating Individuals with Autism from Penn State University; Working towards Masters in Special Education with an emphasis on Autism from Penn State University Favorite Book:  Ish [...]

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 [...]

Mrs. Tammy Donahue | Title I Reading Lead and Title I Teacher leah.desantis@padistance.org | (888) 997-3352 x136 Education/Certification(s): B.A. Education; Carlow University; M.Ed.; Duquesne University PA Certifications: Elementary K-6, Special Education N-12, Reading Specialist K-12 Hobbies/Interest: I enjoy all things outdoors. Especially gardening, camping, and taking walks in the woods.