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.

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  • 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

    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

    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

    James Whited, 2010

    electronics and computer engineering technology: CIsco systems

    James is a logistics supervisor for Harbor Freight Tools. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Kara

    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.

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