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.
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.
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 Whited, 2010
electronics and computer engineering technology: CIsco systems
James is a logistics supervisor for Harbor Freight Tools. He resides in Williamsport.
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.