Introducing GMHS’ Mr. Nagy
September 23, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Spencer Nagy is an Emotional Support Teacher at General McLane High School.
Mr. Nagy is from Alliance, Ohio. He came to Pennsylvania to attend Edinboro University. When he graduated from Edinboro, he was hired at the IU5 in Edinboro and was a Special Education teacher with the IU5 for almost two years.
His favorite thing about teaching is the students. The stories teachers hear and the different outlooks gained is something he has always cherished. He is most looking forward to seeing the growth his students make throughout the year. Each new school year is a fresh start and he is excited to see how his students take advantage of that. He is also VERY excited for wrestling season. GO LANCERS!
Outside of teaching, his main interest/hobby is wrestling. He has wrestled all his life and helps coach at GMHS. He also enjoys spending time with his family, riding his dirt bike and spending time outdoors.
Mr. Nagy replaces Mrs. Jahn, who moved with her husband and is now teaching near Slippery Rock, Pa.
Introducing McKean Elementary’s Mrs. Lee
September 22, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Chasity Lee is a Kindergarten Teacher at McKean Elementary School.
Mrs. Lee previously worked at McKean Elementary School through the AmeriCorps program from 2017 through 2019 helping support students in Reading and Math. Then, she went to Belle Valley Elementary in Millcreek Township School District from 2019 to 2020 as an Educational Assistant, focusing on English and Language Arts.
Her favorite thing about teaching is coming to school every day and doing something different with your favorite people. She is looking forward to collaborating with amazing staff and making it a fantastic first year for her Kindergarten class.
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Lee enjoys going on hikes and playing with her dog, Augie.
Introducing JWPMS’ Ms. Adams
September 21, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Rebekah Adams is the 7th and 8th Grade Learning Support Teacher at James W. Parker Middle School.
Ms. Adams graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education in December of 2020. After graduating, she taught K-3 learning support in the Millcreek Township School District before coming to GMSD.
Her favorite thing about teaching is getting the chance to challenge students to become successful by meeting their personal and academic goals.
She is most looking forward to being a part of the Parker team to be able to see students grow both academically and as an individual.
Outside of teaching, Ms. Adams enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time with her family and dog, Mozzie.
Ms. Adams is replacing Mr. Brasington, who remains at James W. Parker Middle School teaching 5th and 6th grade Learning Support.
Introducing GMHS’ Mrs. Webb
September 20, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Sarah Webb is the Family Living and Consumer Sciences Teacher at General McLane High School.
Mrs. Webb previously worked at McDowell High School, Troy High School, in Troy, Michigan, MacArthur High School, in San Antonio, Texas, and Pennsbury High School, in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. She has taught all areas of Family and Consumer Sciences, including Culinary, Sewing & Fashion, Work Based Training, Educational Training, Personal Finance, Interior Design and Child Development. She has also taught health.
Her favorite thing about teaching is the students. She loves seeing them grow and develop and become passionate about their futures.
She is most looking forward to bringing Senior Seminar to life at GM. This is a course that she designed for seniors that helps to prepare them for adulthood. Think of all those times you hear “why didn’t I learn this in high school?” This class is geared at changing that attitude!
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Webb enjoys running and cycling, crafting, baking and spending time with her family. Her husband has a career in the military and they landed in Edinboro and don’t plan on ever leaving!
Mrs. Webb is replacing Mrs. Kurczewski, who retired in 2020.
Introducing McKean’s Mrs. Brunst
September 17, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Carissa Brunst is the Learning Support Teacher at McKean Elementary School.
Mrs. Brunst received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary & Special education and middle level English, Language Arts, along with her Master’s degree in Reading & Reading Specialist Certificate from Edinboro University. She is beginning her 9th year of teaching and was most recently at Fort LeBoeuf Middle School for the last five years.
Mrs. Brunst has been a part of the General McLane community since moving to Edinboro for college and is proud to be a part of the General McLane teaching family.
Her favorite thing about teaching is that she can learn as much from her students as they can learn from her!
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Brunst enjoys spending time with her family and friends, teaching dance, reading, and doing as many outdoor activities as she can with her kids.
Mrs. Brunst is replacing Mrs. Miller, who is still at McKean Elementary School and is teaching third grade.
Introducing JWPMS’ Mrs. Vickey
September 16, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Amanda Vickey is the Family Living and Consumer Science Teacher at James W. Parker Middle School.
Mrs. Vickey graduated from Clarion University with her Bachelor’s in Education and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Education from Edinboro University. She comes to GMSD after teaching in Erie School District for 17 years.
Mrs. Vickey is looking forward to learning from General McLane School District and the Parker Middle School families and staff. She is also looking forward to providing an opportunity for students to actively participate in an exploratory class.
Mr. Ferguson chose to teach at GMSD to be part of a small family community with high expectations and opportunities and to be part of a solid support system as we all grow and learn.
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Vickey enjoys rappelling, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking and anything outdoors.
Mrs. Vickey is replacing Mrs. Glasl, who is still at James W. Parker Middle School as the Librarian and an MTSS Interventionist.
Introducing McKean Elementary’s Mrs. Jonas
September 15, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Emily Jonas is the Math Interventionist at McKean Elementary School.
Mrs. Jonas has her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Edinboro University and her Master’s Degree from Edinboro in Early Childhood Education, as well. Mrs. Jonas taught middle school special education for three years before becoming a stay-at-home mom and now is returning to the classroom.
Mrs. Jonas has four children in the district, Peter, Cole, Jack and Rose. Mrs. Jonas served as PTA President for the previous four years at McKean Elementary and was a certified substitute teacher at GM for the past two years.
Her favorite thing about teaching is “seeing the light bulb moment the students get when things just click.” She is excited to help McKean students in various grades have a more positive attitude about math and their ability to solve math problems this year.
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Jonas enjoys reading, going for evening walks, biking with her family and watching her children do the activities they love – music, sports, theater and more.
Introducing Edinboro Elementary’s Mr. Ferguson
September 14, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Jacob Ferguson is the Health and Physical Education Teacher at Edinboro Elementary School.
Mr. Ferguson comes to GMSD from Pattonville School District, located near St. Louis. He grew up in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania and graduated from Maplewood in 2006. He then went to school on a volleyball scholarship to Lindenwood University, which is located near St. Louis. Upon graduating, he started teaching elementary physical education in the Pattonville School District, where he remained for 10 years.
His favorite thing about teaching is the students and the positive relationships that are built each and everyday. He also loves seeing students persevere through a skill/task that they may struggle with, but with time and determination ultimately overcoming the challenge.
Mr. Ferguson chose to teach at GMSD because it is a school he would be honored to send his own kids to someday. It’s a place where he knows kids have the best opportunity to succeed, and he shares the same core values as the district.
Outside of teaching, Mr. Ferguson enjoys cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and Duke University basketball. He also enjoys skiing, spending quality time with his friends and family, traveling, attempting to golf and all things superhero, Star Wars and Harry Potter!
Mr. Ferguson also was married this past summer to his best friend and love of his life, Heather, who is also an educator.
Mr. Ferguson is replacing Mr. Beck, who is now teaching health and physical education at James W. Parker Middle School.
Introducing McKean and Edinboro Elementary’s Mrs. Johnson
September 12, 2021
General McLane School District welcomed 15 new instructional staff to the District this year. Throughout the next month, we will be introducing you to each of them!
Kathy Johnson is an Elementary Art Teacher at McKean and Edinboro Elementary Schools this year.
Mrs. Johnson has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Advertising Design and her teaching certification in Art. She taught previously at McKean Elementary School for five years doing part-time art and went to Erie School District to teach art full-time for two years before returning to General McLane.
Her favorite thing about teaching is seeing kids excited to turn their ideas into art and she is most looking forward to getting to know her students this year.
Mrs. Johnson is excited to return to GMSD because the district is very supportive of its teachers and provides many opportunities and activities for all students.
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Johnson enjoys hiking, skiing and horses!
Mrs. Johnson is replacing Mrs. Robertson, who is now teaching Art at James W. Parker Middle School.
McKean Second Graders remember fallen heroes of 9/11
September 10, 2021
McKean Elementary School second grade students remembered the fallen heroes of 9/11 on Friday by reading a story, taking a virtual field trip to the Twin Tower museum, and making a craft to define what a hero is.
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