Class Notes

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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  • Jennifer

    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

    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

    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.

  • 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.

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