New Teachers 2007-2008

Kathleen Buckwalter - Art

Kathleen graduated from Hempfield High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Art at Penn State University and her Masters in Elementary Education at Millersville University. Kathleen and her husband have three daughters. She enjoys sewing and textile arts.

Mike Fowler - Math

Mike is originally from Carrolltown, PA. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education-Math at the University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown campus. Mike enjoys hunting, fishing and outdoor sports.

Barry Groff - Tech Education

Barry is a graduate of Manheim Central High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Technology Education at Millersville University. Barry enjoys going to the beach and fishing with his wife and two children. He also enjoys hunting.

Jonathan Hess - Agriculture

Jonathan is a graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University. Jonathan enjoys motorcycling, spending time with his family and working on the family farm.

Mallary Kamen - Math

Mallary is a graduate of Manheim Township High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education-Mathematics at Kutztown University. Mallary enjoys soccer and traveling and once went skydiving in Hawaii! Mallary's mom, Barb, teaches at Martic Elementary.

Scott Lackey - Health & PE

Scott is originally from Camp Hill, PA. He earned his Bachelor's degree at East Stroudsburg University. Scott enjoys golf, fishing, baseball and football and spending time with his wife and two sons. Scott is an assistant football coach for the PMHS football team.

Cindy Lonergan - Social Studies

Cindy is originally from Commack, NY. She earned her Bachelor's degrees in Secondary Education - Social Studies from Millersville University. Cindy enjoys rock climbing, traveling, music and the New York Giants. She also has coached field hockey, basketball, and softball.

Todd Mealy - Social Studies

Todd graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree from LaSalle University and his Master's from Shippensburg University. Todd is the head coach of Penn Manor High School's football team.

Thomas Miller - Social Studies

T.J. is a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree in History from Albright College. T.J. was a Shirk Scholar in college. He enjoys all sports, especially football and is a certified PIAA football referee.

Paul Milot - Science

Paul earned his Bachelor's degree in Physics from Elizabethtown College. Paul enjoys fly fishing and is a flycasting instructor. He also enjoys caving and rock climbing.

Rachel Straub - School to Work

Rachel is originally from Sunbury, PA. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education/Elementary Education from Millersville University. Rachel enjoys reading, playing softball and dodgeball and spending time with friends and family. Rachel is busy planning a November 2007 wedding.

Melissa Telesco - Music

Melissa is originally from Smithton, PA. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Messiah College. Melissa also serves as the Choral Director at the high school. She enjoys singing, volleyball, hiking and traveling. Melissa is married to Chris Telesco who is an English teacher at Manor Middle School.