Name: Miss Jessica Moyer

Building: Tulpehocken Jr./Sr. High School

I Teach: Junior High Learning Support

About Me: I am a graduate of Tulpehocken High School. I graduated Millersville University with my Bachelor’s in Science in Special Education. I received my Master’s degrees from Wilkes University. I have been teaching Junior High Learning Support at Tulpehocken since 2008.

In my free time I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my family and cats.

Name: Jeanelle Miller

Building: JSHS

I Teach: Junior High Learning Support

About Me: Jeanelle Miller has been a junior high learning support teacher at Tulpehocken since 2020. Her previous experience includes 7^th grade learning support and high school autistic support. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education at Kutztown University and her Master’s Degree at DeSales University. When she’s not at school, she can usually be found at her children’s sporting events and performances or spending time with her husband, two sons, two daughters, and son-in-law.

Name: Melissa Bartek

Building: Junior High

I Teach: Special Education (Emotional Support )

About Me: I enjoy hanging out with my family, especially,  my 1 year old granddaughter Sadie.  I also like exercising everyday.

I have been a Special education teacher for 20 years.  I attended West Chester University on a field hockey scholarship, later transferring to University of Maryland to play field hockey in the ACC.I became a Special Education teacher to make a difference in the lives of children and help them become productive members of society.

Name: Mrs. Holly Baer

Building: Tulpehocken JSHS

I Teach: High School Learning Support Teacher

About Me: High School Learning Support teacher and IEP case manager for 9^th/10^th graders. 

Name: Mendy Davis

Building: Jr/Sr High

I Teach: Learning Support and Math

About Me: I started my career as a Secondary Math teacher. I later became a Special Education teacher because I want to make math accessible to all students. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, and working with a local dog rescue.

Name: Mrs. Erika Miller

Building: High School

I Teach: Learning Support and Transition Coordinator

About Me: Mrs. Miller has been a learning support teacher since 2003 and the Transition Coordinator since 2011.  She works closely with BCTC and local agencies including the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Service Access and Management (SAM).  She participates in the Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC), which provides various activities to students of transition-age. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching her children play various sports.

Name: William Hall- “Bill”

Building: Jr/Sr. High School

I Teach: Autistic Support

About Me: I was born and raised in Philadelphia and was one of seven kids growing up. I graduated from Frankford Highschool, and then attended Cabrini College where I earned a Bachelors’ Degree in Elementary Education.  I then went on to teach Regular Education for 5 years in both private and public schools.  

After starting a family with my wife Jennifer, we moved out of the city, and moved way up Interstate 81 where I worked in the mental health field.  I later earned a Masters’ Degree in Special Education from Wilkes University and went on to teach Special Education for the Reading School District, and then for the last four years, at Pine Grove Area Elementary, which is my home district and where my children currently attend.   My youngest is a fourth grader, twin boys who are Sophomores in the high school, along with their older brother who is a Junior who attends Schuylkill Vo-Tech as well.   My oldest, is a student at Penn State, after she graduated in 2021 as the district’s Valedictorian.  I was able to award give her the diploma on stage, which was certainly a moment I will forever cherish.  My wife is also a teacher and is in her first-year teaching Special Education at Minersville Area School District, and soon to be teaching at Pine Grove Area School District as a 2^nd/3^rd grade Learning Support Teacher.

My hobbies include spending time with family, collecting records and vintage stereo equipment, listening to music, cooking, kayaking, swimming, playing Madden football, watching the Eagles win on Sundays, eating out, and taking naps.  I previously was a youth football head coach, and actually led my team to a victory, that one time…

Name: Kristen Parsons

Building: Tulpehocken JR/SR High School

I Teach: Life Skills

About Me: I have been working with children in some capacity since 1992. I was originally a  general education teacher and began my career as a special education teacher in 2001. I  am passionate about learning and have several degrees in the field of education. I enjoy spending time with my family. My biggest accomplishment is my children that attend the University of Tennessee and Lebanon Valley College. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and coaching the high school cheer squad and working as a costume designer for the fall play at the high school.

Name: Derek Herr

Building: Tulpehocken Junior/Senior High School

I Teach: Emotional Support Teacher

About Me: I am a High School graduate of Tulpehocken Area School District (2006). I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education (K-12) from Kutztown University (2011) and attained my Master’s degree (2018) from Wilkes University.

I have a loving wife named Stephanie who is also a graduate of Tulpehocken. We married in October of 2016. She is currently a Nurse Educator at Reading Area Community College. Together we have 2 children, Adalyn (5) and Macklin (1) and reside in Robesonia.

I’ve previously coached Jr. High Basketball and High-School varsity baseball here in Tulpehocken.

I am a huge sports fan and try to attend as many Phillies, Eagles, 76ers games as I can. I also enjoy spending time with my family, fishing, and playing golf. 

Name: Sue Schwartz

Building: Junior/Senior High School

I Teach: I am the PRIDE program Coordinator

About Me: I am in my 18^th year of teaching at the Tulpehocken Jr/Sr High School.  I have taught learning support, life skills and emotional support.  I am currently the PRIDE Program coordinator.  The PRIDE program is a trauma informed/responsive classroom and a Tier 3 MTSS support .

In my free time I love riding my motorcycle, traveling and hiking.  I am a Phillies, Eagles and Penn State fan.  I also enjoy rooting for the Reading Royals.