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.
Shawn Moyer, 2016
information technology: information assurance and security
Shawn is an IT support specialist for Select Medical. He resides in Selinsgrove.
Stephanie Land, 2011
aviation maintenance technology
Stephanie is a senior technologist IV for Mission Support and Test Services. She maintains a Bell 412 helicopter for the Department of Energy. She resides in Millersville.
Sarah Watson, 2016
occupational therapy assistant
Sarah is a certified occupational therapy assistant for Arnot Health, where she provides an ergonomics presentation for the organization's monthly orientations. She is set to begin pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy from Misericordia University in August 2018, with anticipated graduation in August 2021. She resides in Troy.
Daniel Rummel, 2013
technology management and automotive service sales and marketing
Daniel is an automotive instructor at Northumberland County Career and Technology Center. He resides in Shamokin.
Carolyn Reitz, 2008
early childhood education
Carolyn is an early intervention teacher for the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. She received a bachelor's degree in early childhood and elementary education from Bloomsburg University in 2012. She resides in Lewisburg.
Alison Rhoads, 2014
early childhood education
Alison re-enrolled at Penn College in summer 2018 to change her career path, pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied human services. She is a casual part-time assistant group leader in the college's Children's Learning Center. She resides in South Williamsport.
Zachary Mazur, 2008
manufacturing engineering technology
Zachary is a manufacturing engineering supervisor for Flowserve Corp. He resides in Portsmouth, Va.
Carlene Cabot, 2011
occupational therapy assistant
Carlene is a certified occupational therapy assistant for Genesis Rehab Services. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Richard Banks, 2011
manufacturing engineering technology
Richard is a certified manufacturing engineer for Solar Turbines. He resides in Altadena, Calif.
Kenny Zeager, 2016
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape
Kenny is the lead landscape foreman for Zeager Landscape Designs and Nursery. He resides in Bainbridge.
Tyler Stark, 2017
business administration: marketing
Tyler is an account manager for mXtr Automation. He resides in Montoursville and is entering an MBA program July 1.
Gwen Dixon, 2015
business management
Gwen is a bank teller for CNB Bank. She resides in Houtzdale.
Isaac Faubion, 2016
architecture and building science and sustainable design
Isaac is a project manager and Interior Wall Protection drafter for Construction Specialties. He resides in Williamsport.
Ashley (Olvera) McGrath, 2009
physical fitness specialist
Ashley is a physical therapy assistant for HealthPro Rehabilitation. She and husband, Ryan, '10, construction management, reside in Manchester, Md.
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.