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PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
The first day in a new school is an overwhelming and exciting time for anyone – even our new teachers in the Peters Township School District! On August 25, the District’ s new hires reported for their induction program and were greeted by Superintendent Dr. Jeannine French and the team of District administrators to officially welcome them to our community.
The induction team includes teachers, principals and administrators and provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the District ' s best practices and expectations. The effort is led by Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Mr. Michael Fisher.
“ Becoming a new teacher in Peters Township School District is no easy task,” said Fisher.“ Applicants go through a rigorous process and we are confident that each one of our new teachers will be a tremendous asset to the students they teach in our community.”
In addition to the training, the teachers were invited to an annual luncheon hosted by the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce. The new teachers had a chance to meet and talk with local business owners and parents who attended the event at the Valleybrook Country Club. Following the lunch, the teachers also visited the Peters Township Public Library to learn about available programs and services there through the library’ s partnership with the District.
( l to r: rear) Conley, Kosanovich, Schrier, Trunzo, Hayden, McCarthy, Orend, Donahoe, Frey, Lewis,( l to r: front) Gilbert, Reinhart, Taylor, Collins, Colella, and Welleck.
68 Peters Township
District Administration: Cathy Lewis, Payroll Specialist Robert Conley, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
High School: Laura Donahoe, Special Education Teacher Sara McCarthy, Math Teacher Jacob Orend, Biology Teacher Mark Schrier, Social Studies Teacher Lauren Frey, Science Teacher * Stephen Talpas, English Teacher * Patricia Trunzo, English Teacher *
Middle School: Mary Collins, 7th grade Math Teacher Halea Hayden, German Teacher
( PTMS & McMurray) Dan Hudak, English Teacher * Kimberly Trevithick, Counselor * Colleen Cuba, Paraprofessional Rob Hassett, Cafeteria Monitor
McMurray Elementary: Jamie Gilbert, Physical Education Teacher Anna Wellek, Gifted Teacher Jessica Nachriener, 6th Grade Teacher * Emily Reinhart, Special Education Teacher * Melissa Scouvart, 4th Grade Teacher * Kylie Smith, Special Education Teacher * Allyssa Taylor, 5th Grade Teacher * Pamela McCloskey, Paraprofessional Darlene Fishell, Cafeteria Monitor
Bower Hill: Emily Kiswardy, 2nd Grade Teacher Maura McGregor, Learning Support Teacher Colleen Gallagher, 3rd grade Teacher * Alyssa Hoffman, 2nd grade Teacher * Laura MacDougall, 2nd grade Teacher *
Pleasant Valley: Holly Kosanovich, School Nurse( PV & PTMS) Brittany Colella, Gifted Teacher *
* Indicates long-term substitute in the District for 2016-2017