Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. Share your story.
Michelle Beggs, 2008
early childhood education
Michelle is a preschool teacher floater for STEP Head Start. She resides in Williamsport.
Jessica (Korman) Solt, 2012
occupational therapy assistant
Jessica is a certified occupational therapy assistant for Tender Touch Rehab Services. She resides in Allentown.
Keith Froehlich, 2010
building construction technology
Keith is a bulk equipment operator for C&J Energy Services in Blacklick. He resides in Johnstown.
Melissa Rake, 2009
early childhood education
Melissa is a group supervisor for the Danville Child Development Center. She resides in Washingtonville.
Erick Speer, 2013
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Erick is a welding engineer and certified welding inspector for Custom Engineering Co., a manufacturer of pressure vessels. He is pursuing a master's degree in engineering management from Gannon University. He resides in Erie.
Tricia Deochan, 2017
nursing
Tricia is an RN in UPMC Susquehanna's intensive care unit. She has received three Daisy Awards from the hospital. She resides in Williamsport.
Zach Murzynski, 2017
construction management
Zach is a project engineer for P.J. Dick Inc. He resides in Erie.
Jessica McCloskey, 2016
surgical technology
Jessica is a certified surgical technologist for Mount Nittany Medical Center, where she sets up patient delivery rooms, assists in cesarean sections, assists patients during labor and preps patients for surgery. She resides in Bellefonte.
Tobias Morelli, 2009
diesel technology
Tobias is a maintenance mechanic for Penn State Altoona, where he maintains campus vehicles and equipment. He resides in Williamsburg.
Andrew Kolva, 2016
diesel technology
Andrew is a hazardous waste truck driver for TRADEBE Environmental Services. He resides in Chambersburg.
Angelina (Kunkel) Smith, 2015
human services
Angelina is a supervisor for Hope Enterprises. She and husband, Alexander, welcomed son Xander in November 2017. They reside in Danville.
Maria (Bova) Strohl, 2007
dental hygiene
Maria is a registered dental hygienist for All Smiles Dental and a certified holistic health coach. She earned a bachelor's degree from Penn College in 2011 and completed studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2018. She and husband, Steven, welcomed baby Maverick in September 2016 and are expecting baby No. 2 in November 2018.
Tyler Capece, 2016
engineering CAD technology
Tyler is a CAD and document controls specialist for Mariano Construction. He resides in Catawissa.
Sara (Ulrich) Bidlespacher, 2009
graphic communications management
Sara is an internal print and design specialist for Penn College Document Services. She and her husband, John, welcomed daughter Samantha on Jan. 24, 2017. They reside in Trout Run.
Marissa (Mayes) Bartley, 2010
radiography
Marissa is a mammographer for Geisinger. She resides in Snow Shoe.
Francis Spear, 2015
physician assistant
Francis is a physician assistant in emergency medicine for the Lehigh Valley Health Network. He resides in Allentown.
Walter Gower, 2010
aviation maintenance technology
Walter is an assistant dean of transportation and natural resources technology at Penn College. He resides in Williamsport. He also received an aviation maintenance technician certificate from the college in 1982 and a Penn College associate degree in aviation technology in 1994.
Jessica Tobias, 2013
graphic design
Jessica is a graphic designer and team photographer for pro soccer team FC Dallas. She resides in McKinney, Texas.
James Whited, 2010
electronics and computer engineering technology: CIsco systems
James is a logistics supervisor for Harbor Freight Tools. He resides in Williamsport.
Kara Odorizzi, 2013
early childhood education
Kara is an assistant preschool teacher for Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool. She resides in West Hazleton.
Christina Spencer, 2013
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production
Christina works in sales for Ron Shirk Shooting Supplies. She resides in New Bloomfield.
John Pater, 2014
web and interactive media
John is a programmer/analyst for Penn State's College of Education. He graduated in Spring 2018 with a Master of Professional Studies in information science, with a focus in cybersecurity and information assurance. He resides in State College.
Thomas Miller, 2011
technology management and forest technology
Thomas is a game lands worker for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He resides in Wellsboro.
Tracey Brewbaker, 2008
physical fitness specialist
Tracey is a sales manager for Travel Champs, where her roles include youth sports tournament director and youth hockey coach. She received a bachelor's degree in health and physical education in 2014 with a coaching minor. She resides in Middletown.
Ethan Dunkle, 2013
building science and sustainable design
Ethan is a virtual design and construction engineer for Benchmark Construction. He resides in Mount Joy.
Rebecca (Miller) Swan, 2013
graphic communications management
Rebecca is a publishing services specialist for the U.S. Government Publishing Office. She married Adam Swan, '13 (information technology: information assurance and security) in October 2016. They reside in Silver Spring, Md.
Jenna (Harner) Clark, 2012
nursing
Jenna is a registered nurse in The Birthplace at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, part of UPMC Susquehanna. She has roles in labor and delivery, postpartum, Level 1 and Level 2 nursery, and teaches breastfeeding and childbirth classes. She resides in Montoursville.
Jesse Winckler, 2011
information technology: network specialist
Jesse is a network engineer for Cru. He resides in Orlando, Fla.
Aaron Barnard, 2016
manufacturing engineering technology
Aaron is a manufacturing engineer for Ring Container Technologies. He resides in Sidney, Ohio.
Wesley Foster, 2010
diesel technology
Wesley is an explosive ordnance team leader for the U.S. Army. He resides in Raeford, N.C.