Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. After 25 years of teaching and sharing her love for biology, this educator will be retiring this year.  Name: Frances Carr School: Marple Newtown High School Grade/Subject: Grades 9-12/Biology, AP Biology Years in the Industry: 25 years Background:  1973-1981: Biology teacher and basketball and track coach.1981-1998: Stay-at-home mom, homebound tutor.…

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This educator has been in the industry for two decades, spreading his passion for all things art. Name: David Sigel School: Episcopal Academy Grade/Subject: Upper School Studio instructor & Visual Arts Department, Chair Years in the Industry: 20 Teaching Background: Gould Academy, Bethel, ME, Upper School Studio Art (one year), The Fessenden School, …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This educator has been in the industry for 12 years, spreading his passion for all things history. Name: Will Gibbs School: Episcopal Academy Grade/Subject: 7th Grade Civics and 8th Grade World History Years in the Industry: 12 Teaching Background: I started teaching World Geography to 6th graders at Cape Henry Collegiate School in Virginia Beach, VA…

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This educator has been in the industry for 19 years, spreading his passion for all things history. Name: Ashley "Arch" Hunter School: Marple Newtown High School Grade/Subject: 11th and 12th Grade/American History Years in the Industry: 19 years What do you like most about your job?  Teaching the kids. Why did you become a teacher?  For the love of …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this 10-year teacher who started off working in marketing and then wound up teaching to make a diffrence in children's lives. Name: Kim Scheck School: Russell Elementary School Grade/Subject: First Grade Years in the Industry: This is my 10th year.  I taught in Upper Darby for five years. This is my fifth year at Russell. Teaching History:  I did…

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This local teacher is active in the community, an advocate of the Delaware County SPCA, and has a passion for English and theatre. Name: Lisa D'Annunzio School: Marple Newtown High School Grade/Subject: 9th and 10th Grade Literature/Poetry/Public Speaking Years in the Industry: 7 years Teaching History:  D'Annunzio graduated from Great Valley High …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this Worrall teacher, who has a passion for music and teaching music. According to Worrall Principal John Trezise: Regardless of being an outstanding music teacher who inspires the love of music and dance in all of her students, she is an active member of our Building Leadership Team (BLT) and spearheads numerous school improvement initiatives in…

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this teacher who started off teaching third grade but found her true calling in pre-kindergarten. Name: Loretta Stenson School: St. Pius X School Grade/Subject: Pre-K (3- and 4-year olds) Years in the Industry: 28 Teaching History:  After graduating from Neumann College, I taught third grade for six years at St. Margaret’s School in Narberth. I …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this teacher who has a passion for pre-kindergarten and helped establish the program at St. Pius X. Name: Maryanne Amole School: St. Pius X School Grade/Subject: Pre-K (4 Year Olds)/Full Day Years in the Industry: 27 Teaching History:  I began my teaching career at Villa Maria Academy teaching 7th and 8th grades–all subjects except music. I …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. After 32 years of teaching, St. Annies preschool teacher Mary Snyder is still loving it. This year marks her 16th year with the school. Name: Mary A. Snyder School: St. Anastasia School Grade/Subject(s): Preschool/Pre-K Years in the Industry: Happily teaching for 32 years. Teaching History:  I began teaching at St. Callistus School in West …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. She started off student teaching at Culbertson until life caught up with her only to bring her back to Culbertson years later.  Name: Beth Lake School: Culbertson Elementary School Grade/Subject(s): Fourth Grade/All Subjects Years in the Industry: 16 years Teaching History: I student taught in first grade at Culbertson Elementary and sixth grade at …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. She started off teaching at Culbertson until life took its turn but came back full circle. Name: Judy Haines School: Culbertson Elementary School Grade/Subject(s): Third Grade/All Subjects Years in the Industry: 19 years Teaching History:  I began teaching at Culbertson Elementary School in 1986 as a first grade teacher. I taught first grade for 11 …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. After 39 years of teaching, Marilyn Selgrade has retired with a book full of memories teaching. Name: Marilyn Selgrade School: St. Anastasia School Grade/Subject(s): Fourth Grade/Science, ELA, and Religion Years in the Industry: 39 years Teaching History: I gave piano lessons for 14 years in my home and in my students' homes. After graduating from …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This educator has been in the industry for 26 years, spreading her passion for all things reading. Name: Joanne Boulanger School: Marple Newtown High School Grade/Subject: Reading Specialist Years in the Industry: 26 years Teaching History: I began my career teaching in an elementary private school after graduating from Widener University. I taught …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This second-grade teacher started off as a student teacher and then a substitute teacher and 16 years later, she still loves teaching elementary school students. Name: Stephanie M. DeLiberty School: Loomis Elementary School Grade/Subject: Second Grade Years in the Industry: 16 years Teaching History: I began as a student teacher at Worrall Elementary …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Twenty-five years ago, this third-grade teacher loved the spirit of St. Annies so much she hasn't left yet. Name: Mary Bayer School: St. Anastasia School Grade/Subject: Third Grade Years in the Industry: 31 years Teaching History: I graduated from Penn State University. I worked with preschoolers in Early Childhood for six years. I have been at St. …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this fifth-grade teacher, who has a passion to share her love for learning to her students. Name: Samantha Partridge School: Russell Elementary School Grade/Subject: Fifth Grade Years in the Industry: 3 Teaching History:  I graduated from West Chester University with degrees in both Elementary and Special Education. I am currently pursuing my …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this first-grade teacher who has a passion to teach elementary school children. Name: Laverne Onimus School: St. Pius X School Grade/Subject: First Grade Years in the Industry:  12 Teaching History:  I am a graduate of St. Joseph's University with a degree in Elementary Education. I taught second grade at St. Cyril and Our Lady of Fatima schools…

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this third-grade Worrall teacher, who is a motivating role model for his students. According to Worrall Principal John Trezise: Frank Long has embraced the test results of Foresight and Study Island, and uses the data to drive his instruction.  He shares the data with his students and empowers them to make a positive change in the results. In …

Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. Meet this middle school science teacher who has a passion to be eco-friendly. Name: Kelly A. Dougherty School: Paxon Hollow Middle School Grade/Subject: Sixth Grade / Science Years in the Industry:  12 Teaching History:  I started teaching in Marple in 1999 as a first-grade teacher at Worrall Elementary. I was there for seven years and loved every …