What's Up Whitehall?
May 2023
Laura Counterman, Middle School, Reading Specialist - primarily 6th and 7th grades
How many years have you worked in education?
26
How many years have you worked in the district?
19
What are your favorite hobbies?
Hanging with my family, going to the beach, watching crime shows, and going out to resturants.
What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?
I love the people that I work with and I love interacting with my students and being able to impact their lives. Also, everyday is a new fresh start and you never know what is going to happen.
What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Don't change who you are to fit in. If people don't like you, then it is their loss.
Mary Grol, Middle School, Reading Para for 6th, 7th and 8th grade
How many years have you worked in education?
2
How many years have you worked in the district?
10
What are your favorite hobbies?
Going to all my children's sporting events.
What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?
My co-workers and I love when the kids see me out of school and come say hi.
What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Nothing, everything was a lesson learned.
Theodore McMahan, High School, Chemistry Teacher
How many years have you worked in education?
4
How many years have you worked in the district?
4
What are your favorite hobbies?
Hiking (with my dog), Wood working, Slow cooking meat outdoors by a wide range of methods.
What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?
Our student population is so incredible. Our students come from such a remarkably wide range of backgrounds, languages, and cultures. Every day is a unique and incredible experience, with our wide range of kids.
What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Happiness will come. You will find your way. You've got this. Just be patient and enjoy the journey
Sherry Gumhold, Middle School, Family and Consumer Science teacher (after 23 years teaching math!!!!!!!!!)
How many years have you worked in education?
24
How many years have you worked in the district?
16
What are your favorite hobbies?
quilting and baking
What do you love about the Whitehall-Coplay School District?
Previously I began my teaching career working in the Allentown School District. After eight years there, I transferred to WCMS and have been here ever since. I love the support given by families and other staff members here.
What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Believe in yourself and you can do anything!
On March 27, the Board approved a revised calendar for our current school year. Unless schools are closed for an unforeseen reason, the end of the school year dates can be adjusted since we only used two of our three built-in school closing days. Therefore, the following is the schedule for the week of June 5, 2023:
Monday, June 5, 2023 - Full Day
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Early Dismissal (MS @ 11:00, HS @ 11:30, and Elementary at 12:00)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Early Dismissal (MS @ 11:00, HS @ 11:30, and Elementary at 12:00)
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Last Student Day - Early Dismissal (MS @ 11:00, HS @ 11:30, and Elementary at 12:00)
Friday, June 9, 2023 - Last Teacher Day (Trade Day)
Whitehall-Coplay School District would like to recognize the following personnel appointed at the February School Board Meetings. Congratulations on your new role!
Mary Katherine Bulger, Speech Language Pathologist at Steckel Elementary School
Henry Cabrera, Bus Driver for the Whitehall-Coplay School District
Rebecca Edenfield, Multiple Disabilities Support Teacher at Steckel Elementary School
Crystal Lynch, Van Driver for the Whitehall-Coplay School District
Michael Tanzos, Band Director HS/MS
Kristina Younes, Front Office Secretary at Whitehall High School
- High School Teaching/High School Business Education
- High School Teaching/High School ESOL
- Student Support Services/Psychologist - Zephyr Elementary
- Cafeteria Worker- 3 hour/day position - Whitehall High School
- Bus Drivers
- Substitute Bus Aides
- Assistant Coach, Football
- Head Coach- Girls Basketball
- Assistant Coach- Girls Basketball
- Assistant Coach- Girls Soccer
- Head Coach- Golf
