Introducing Our New Teachers (4)
Teaching Assignment: English
Language Development
Building Assignment: Strayer
Middle School
Teaching Experience: This
year is my sixth year teaching. I have taught in Philadelphia, Allentown, and
Florida. I have taught both ELA/Literature and ELD at the middle and high
school levels.
Hobbies/Interests: I
enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and trying
new Korean skin care products.
Why did you become a teacher?: I
had many teachers in my life who inspired me to become a teacher.
What is your favorite part of
teaching? My favorite part of teaching is the students - helping,
loving, and educating them. They also teach me so much!
What is one thing you want the
community to know? I was able to study abroad in Jerusalem, Israel and
the West Bank in college and complete my student teaching in Amman, Jordan.
Teaching Assignment: Chemistry
Building Assignment: Senior
High School
Teaching Experience: 1
year
Hobbies/Interests: Camping,
Cross Country Road trips, National Parks, Science News, Politics, Disc Golf
Why did you become a teacher?: I like
working with people, the intellectual stimulation, and the unique dynamics of
the teaching and learning environment.
What is your favorite part of
teaching? Facilitating and witnessing moments of enlightenment in
students.
What is one thing you want the
community to know? This summer my wife and I, our two daughters under
5, and our dog took a nearly 10,000 mile road-trip from Pennsylvania to the
Oregon coast and back, tent-camping in backyards and national parks along the
way. Our favorite destinations included Yosemite National Park in California
and Glacier National Park in Montana.
Teaching Assignment: Health
and Physical Education, Long-term Substitute
Building Assignment: Senior
High School
Teaching Experience: 3
years
Hobbies/Interests: Spending
time with my family and best friends, being active outside, cooking really good
food, and motivating others to challenge themselves in their fitness journey
throughout life.
Why did you become a teacher?: To
encourage students to value their health, educate students on how to stay
physically and emotionally fit, and equipping students with the right motor
skills that way they can stay active throughout life.
What is your favorite part of
teaching? Seeing my students realize that taking care of their body
physically and emotionally is not only hard work but rewarding, fun, and worth
it.
What is one thing you want the
community to know? I went to the International Hall of Fame for
swimming.
Name: Rachael Urquhart
Teaching Assignment: Band
Director
Building Assignment: Strayer
Middle School
Teaching Experience: Various
long-term sub positions teaching middle school general music and chorus,
elementary band, high school band/marching band/theory, and elementary general
music. I have also taught college band and marching band during my graduate
assistantship. I am so thankful for the perspective I have gained through my
experiences!
Hobbies/Interests: My
dog, crafting, distance running
Why did you become a teacher?: My
band directors (Dave Kenney, Andrew Yozviak, Frank Parker, Adam Gumble) when I
was a student here so strongly influenced my life in such a positive way that I
knew in 7th grade I wanted to be a music teacher to hopefully provide those
experiences to the next generations of students.
What is your favorite part of
teaching? I get to watch students grow, mature, become
self-disciplined, self-motivated, and learn life lessons, teamwork, and
cooperation through music. Helping students reach the highest level of
musicianship they possibly can and getting to create amazing musical
experiences is also pretty great!
What is one thing you want the
community to know? Getting to be a band director at home, in the place
where I first realized this is what I wanted to do with my life, is so surreal
and special. I am super thankful that I am someone who gets to live out their
dream everyday!
Name: Ashley Walter
Teaching Assignment: Learning Support
Building Assignment: Pfaff Elementary School
Teaching Experience: 2 years, Centennial School of Lehigh
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, working out, hanging with friends/family, traveling
Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher to make a difference in the lives of my students and to help them grow.
What is your favorite part of teaching? My favorite part of teaching is watching a child complete a task that they previously thought they couldn't do.What is one thing you want the community to know? I coach travel soccer.
Name: Lindsay Wisser
Teaching Assignment: Learning Support
Building Assignment: The Academy at Quakertown
Teaching Experience: 5 years
Hobbies/Interests: mountain biking, hiking, playing with my dog Mazy
Why did you become a teacher?: To be an advocate for my students.
What is your favorite part of teaching? Working with students to help them achieve their goals and realize their potential.
What is one thing you want the community to know? I went whitewater rafting on Class IV rapids on the Colorado River this summer! It was a blast!
Name: Natalie Woodward
Teaching Assignment: Behavior Analyst
Building Assignment: Strayer Middle School, Senior High School
Teaching Experience: 7 years as Special Education Teacher and district Behavior Analyst. Over 10 years working in the field of Behavior Analysis.
Hobbies/Interests: Watching my children in their sports, Penn State football, college basketball
Why did you become a teacher?: To improve the lives of children and foster independence in the students I work with.
What is your favorite part of teaching? Seeing the growth in students and of course having summers off!
What is one thing you want the community to know? I was a collegiate water polo player and still hold the school record for career goals scored (Gannon University).
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