Paws Applause:

Brownwyn Herb selected as SASD Foundation Grant Writer / Executive Director

 

At the July 10, 2017 Shippensburg Area School District Board meeting, Dr. David Lovett announced, that after a 2 month search, the district and district foundation have selected Mrs. Brownwyn Herb to fill the created position of Shippensburg Area School District Foundation Executive Director and Grant Writer.  Mrs. Herb brings a wealth of experience of community organizing through her time with serving at James Burd Elementary and Nancy Grayson Elementary in addition to her Social Work background at Shippensburg University.  Mrs. Herb is a vested community member with 4 children in our school system and is committed to help the district and foundation provide programs and opportunities for all of the children in the Shippensburg Area School District.  Mrs. Herb begins her position effective August 1st and is excited to start this journey.  She states, "I'm really proud of our little town.  I look forward to the opportunity to bring us all together to help all of our children realize their full potential by helping to provide access to diverse programs and experiences."

Paws Applause:

The 3rd annual Ship Softball Summer Clinic ran July 5th-7th (8:30-11:30 each day). The first day was on the softball field, but the other two days were in the gyms due to weather. There were 46 students from ages 7-13.

Kudos to Coach Peters, his assistant coaches, and HS players who operated the clinic.

Employee Spotlight - July 2017

 

Mrs. Sharon Shuman

Name and current position:  Sharon Shuman – Human Resources Assistant

 Building(s) served:  Administration Building

 High School attended:  Shippensburg Senior High School

 College(s) attended:  Shippensburg University

Year started at SASD and position:  1985

 Most unusual incident on the job:  As I sat typing on the computer, the filing cabinets and office started shaking!  Earthquake J

Extra assignments:  Senior High School Band Flag Director

 Hobbies:  I enjoy reading and spending time with family, and of course shopping!

 Your hero:  My Mother, Dorothy Russell

 Pet peeve:  Dining out with someone who is on their cell phone constantly.

 Five minutes with:  My Mother

 Favorite movie:  Titanic

What would people find surprising about you?  In school I played 3 instruments – flute, piano and violin.

 

Woodall Appointed Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

 

At its regular meeting on June 12, 2017, the Shippensburg Area School District Board of Directors appointed Sheri Woodall as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.  Woodall earned her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, her Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Wilkes University, and her Administrative credentials from Shippensburg University.  She is currently pursuing a doctorate from Widener University. 

Woodall has nine years’ experience as a teacher of Earth and Space Science, Biology, AP Biology, and middle school math at both the middle and high school levels.  She has four years of administrative experience, one year as the state wide testing coordinator for the Commonwealth Charter Academy and three years as Principal/Assistant Principal at Steelton-Highspire Junior/Senior High School. 

Woodall is married to her college sweetheart who is a math teacher and Head Wrestling coach at Central Dauphin East High School.  She will begin work with the district in August and is looking forward to becoming a Greyhound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crider Appointed Supervisor of Special Education for the Shippensburg Area School District

 

The Shippensburg Area School District Board of Directors appointed Margaret (Peggy) Crider as Supervisor of Special Education at their regular meeting held on June 12, 2017.  Mrs. Crider joins the district with a wealth of experience in working with students of all abilities.  She is currently the Assistant to the Superintendent in Fairfield School District and prior to that she was Director of Special Education for the Carlisle and Chambersburg School Districts.  She has also served as both a special education and middle school science teacher prior to becoming an administrator. 

Crider earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from West Chester University, her Master’s in Special Education and her Principal’s certificate from Shippensburg University.  Crider who has served as an adjunct professor for both Shippensburg University and Wilson College, will oversee the educational plans for over 600 gifted and special needs students in the Shippensburg Area School District which has an enrollment of over 3,430 students. 

Crider resides in Chambersburg with her husband, Dr. Bob Crider, who works for the Greencastle-Antrim School District.  They have three adult children and attend the Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paws Applause:

Two wonderful teachers are retiring from SASD after many years of dedication and service, Janette Wolf and Debra Gross.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paws Applause:

Curtis Garland of the Shippensburg New-Chronicle was awarded the Excellence in Education News Reporting.   Congratulations to Mr. Garland and thank you for all your assistance in getting the word out to the Ship community!