Teacher Profiles

Name:  Joann Hoppel     School:  North Schuylkill High School     Courses Taught:  English, Public Speaking    

Grade Level:  10 -12

High School Attended:  Our Lady of Mercy Academy     High School Activities:  Drama Club    

College(s) Attended:   University of Scarnton - BS, Alvernia University - ME     College Activities:  none listed;   

Organizations, Clubs, and Civic Groups:  I was too busy studying!     Hobbies:  Readinfg a good book, spending time with my family, supporting the teams and students of NSHS    

Favorite Teaching Memory:  Every year I have the priilege of meeting new students who create memories which will always be cherished

If you couldn't teach, what would you like to do?  I really love my job and cannot see myself doing anything else

What would you like to see done to improve education?  Funding equality would give every student opportunities, regardless of the district in which the student resides.

Name:  Mr. Brian Wolfe     School:  NSE     Courses Taught:  Science    

Grade Level:  5th

High School Attended:  Pottsville Area     High School Activities:  Publications, Ecology Club, Foreign Language Club;   

College(s) Attended:  Kutztwon University - BS Ed, Wilkes University - MS Ed     College Activities:  Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Resident Assistant, Exchange student to England

Organizations, Clubs, and Civic Groups:  Saint Michaels Church in Shenadoah    
Hobbies:  Attending my childrens sporting events, yard work, music    


Favorite Teaching Memory:  Just like our students - FIELD TRIPS!!

If you couldn't teach, what would you like to do?  Travel around the world.

What would you like to see done to improve education?  More time to teach with less interruptions, and more help for students who struggle outside of school. (Help with homework, and study reading with younger students.)