Student Health Services
Bush Campus Center, Room 150 · (570) 320-5234
Staff
Nurses
- Carl Shaner, Student Health Services Director
- Krista Sampsell, College Nurse
- Leann Ritter, College Nurse
Staff
- Ellen Cero, Secretary/Receptionist for Student Health Services
- Kristi Hammaker, Health and Fitness Specialist
Doctor
- Dr. John Pellegrino, College Physician
Substitute Nurses
- Teri Newcomer, Substitute Nurse
- Kathy Lucas, Substitute Nurse
Carl Shaner, Student Health Services Director
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
- cshaner@pct.edu
He holds a B.S. in General Studies from Misericordia University, a B.S. in Nursing from Lycoming College, and a Masters in Nursing from the University of Phoenix with an emphasis on education and administration. Carl is an active member of the American College Health Association, currently serving as the Secretary for the Nurse-Directed Section. He is also a member of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association.
In his spare time, he enjoys coaching wrestling and soccer and spending time
outdoors with his three sons and his wife, Cindy.
Krista Sampsell, College Nurse
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
- ksampsel@pct.edu
Krista has been employed by Penn College since August of 2004. Before joining
the Penn College staff, she was employed by Geisinger Medical Center located in
Danville, PA as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Although she handles many of the
behind-the-scenes activities in the Student Health Services department, she
primarily focuses on providing care for ill students and promotes health
education.
Krista graduated from Muncy High School and continued her education, earning her
Bachelors Degree in Nursing from The Pennsylvania State University in 1997.She
is currently in the process of becoming a volunteer counselor at the Pregnancy
Care Center, located in Williamsport, PA.
In her spare time, Krista enjoys shopping and spending time with her husband,
two sons, and extended family and friends. She also looks forward to attending
Penn State football games every fall to cheer on her alma mater.
Leann Ritter , College Nurse
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
- lritter@pct.edu
Leann joined the Penn College staff in October 2004. Her role as a nurse in
Student Health Services includes, but is not limited to, health education,
administering immunizations, counseling, and direct patient care.
Leann graduated from the former Williamsport School of Nursing. She has been
employed for more than 25 years in a local family practice office.
Outside of work, Leann is active in her church, enjoys shopping, cooking, and
spending time with her family and friends.
Ellen Cero, Secretary/Receptionist
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
- ecero@pct.edu
Ellen joined Penn College in June 2007. As the Student Health Services Secretary, she is the first smiling face that you will meet when you enter the office. Some of Ellen’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, entering medical data, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing worker’s compensation claims. Previously, she held the position of office manager for two local cardiac surgeons and orthopedists.
Ellen lives locally with her husband, son, and daughter. In her free time,
Ellen enjoys working in her yard, shopping, and supporting her two children in
their extracurricular activities.
Kristi Hammaker, Health and Fitness Specialist
- CC, Rm. 300
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7621
- khammake@pct.edu
Kristi joined the Penn College staff as Fitness Center Supervisor in 2000.
She is responsible for managing the Fitness Center staff; ensuring safe and
effective use of the equipment, and providing interesting and educational
programming for Fitness Center patrons.
In 2007, Kristi's duties were expanded as she assumed the role of Health &
Fitness Specialist. She is now additionally responsible for Assisting the
Director of Health Services in the development of wellness activities for the
college community. Specifically, she is responsible for programs regarding
general health awareness and providing information on nutrition, physical
conditioning, weight loss, contraception, drug and alcohol, mental health, and
other related topics.
Kristi completed her undergraduate degree at Clarion University of Pennsylvania
where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. She then earned
a Master of Health Administration degree from The Pennsylvania State University.
Additionally, Kristi is an A.F.A.A. certified Personal Fitness Trainer and an
American Red Cross Instructor. She teaches as adjunct faculty in the College’s
Fitness and Lifetime Sports Department.
Dr. John Pellegrino, College Physician
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
Teri Newcomer, Substitute Nurse
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
- tnewcome@pct.edu
Kathy Lucas, Substitute Nurse
- CC, Rm. 150
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7224
- klucas@pct.edu