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.
Lewis Robinson, 2014
culinary arts and systems
Lewis is chef de cuisine for Core Restaurant. He resides in Toronto.
Dana (Dougherty) Henzie, 2008
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology and floral design/interior plantscape
Dana is a buyer for Mostardi Nursery. She resides in Spring City.
Jackie Lovecchio, 2009
culinary arts and systems
Jackie is an executive chef for Bon Appetit Management Co. She resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Katelin Thompson, 2017
occupational therapy assistant
Katelin is a certified occupational therapy assistant for Functional Pathways. She resides in Salladasburg.
Christopher Kasler, 2016
culinary arts and systems
Chris is the food and beverage director for the Genetti Hotel. He resides in Williamsport.
Chelsea Zakeosian, 2015
business administration: management
Chelsea is a lead coordinator for Freedom Auto Group. She resides in New Ringgold.
Samantha (Gstalder) Tatham, 2012
baking and pastry arts
Samantha is a baker for Weis Markets and plans to complete her second degree from Penn College, in physical therapist assistant, in August 2018. She recently got married and resides in Lock Haven.
Autumn Devine, 2017
emergency management technology
Autumn is employed by First National Bank. She resides in Mars.
Chelsea Boone, 2016
health arts: practical nursing
Chelsea is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC Susquehanna. She is pursuing a registered nursing degree. She resides in Lock Haven.
Sarah Kays, 2016
applied health studies: radiography
Sarah is a radiologic technologist for Advanced Radiology. She is pursuing a master's degree in health care management. She resides in Hanover.
Burton Maines Jr., 2009
building automation technology
Burton is a project superintendent for Hensel Phelps. He resides in Sammamish, Wash.
Jason Karcher, 2010
manufacturing engineering technology
Jason is a tooling department manager for Benton Foundry, overseeing the 10-person pattern shop. He resides in Benton.
Calah (Doyka) Lee, 2016
dental hygiene
Calah is a registered dental hygienist for Gettysburg Dental Associates. In July 2016, she married her high school sweetheart, James. In September 2017, they welcomed a daughter. They reside in Chambersburg.
Joseph Miller, 2015
electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation
Joseph is an engineering technician for SilcoTek Corp., providing IT support and systems implementation. He helps the Centre County 4-H Robotics Club and resides in Howard.
Justin Weaver, 2012
technology management and computer aided drafting technology
Justin is a mechanical designer for Mauell Corp., a manufacturer of control and data visualization systems. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Ryan Fisher, 2016
engineering design technology
Ryan is a mechanical design engineer for Reading Bakery Systems, where he designs and engineers snack production line continuous mixers. He resides in Bethel.
Amy Vanderwall, 2011
nursing
After working for five years as an RN in the emergency department for UPMC Susquehanna, Amy is pursuing a family nurse practitioner degree, with a projected graduation date of January 2019. She resides in Hughesville.
Samantha Werner, 2013
residential construction technology and management
Samantha heads the family business, Werner Building Co. She resides in Quakertown.
Isaac Harris, 2013
manufacturing engineering technology
Isaac is a materials and process engineer for Lockheed Martin. He resides in Montrose.
Benjamin Leibig, 2017
nursing
Benjamin is an RN for Reston Hospital Center. He resides in Arlington, Va.
Diana (Geedey) Raffa, 2011
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Diana is a dental hygienist for Trask Family Dentistry. She resides in Mifflintown.
Jennifer Karchner, 2013
health information technology
Jennifer is a medical assistant for Ear, Nose & Throat Services of UPMC Susquehanna in Bloomsburg. She resides in Berwick.
Cody Wallace, 2008
forest technology
Cody is a contract logger and lumber grader. He resides in Blain.
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.