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Md., since 1994 and chair of the art
department since 2009. The award is
given to dedicated teachers who show
initiative, creativity and an exceptional
degree of professionalism in teaching. He
is one of 20 winners of the honor.
Kathleen “Kat” Smith (psychology)
earned certification as an Employee
Assistance Professional and graduated
with her second master’s degree in May.
She obtained a master’s degree in social
work from Widener University and
passed the Pennsylvania state licensure
exam to be a licensed social worker. Kat
has worked full time for the past five
years at Ceridian Corp., where she
provides EAP services across the U.S.,
U.K. and Canada.
1995
Bob Martin
908-326-3044
Dr. Stephen Cairone (biology)
joined Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics
after nine years in private practice in
Bucks County, Pa. He is board certified
in orthopedic surgery and received
fellowship training in spine surgery
from the University of Pennsylvania. He
serves as an associate clinical professor
of orthopedic surgery at Pennsylvania
College of Osteopathic Medicine.
During the past 10 years, he has served
in served in several capacities for the
American Osteopathic Association of
Orthopedic Surgeons, where he was
inducted as a fellow in 2012. Steve lives
in Wrightstown, Pa., with his wife,
Kari, and their three daughters. He
serves on the board for Council Rock
United Soccer Association and also has
been appointed as director of injury
prevention.
Carol (Papandrea) Herrmann
(history and education) was elected to
a three-year term on the board of the
South Country Central School District
in New York. She is a social studies
teacher at Sachem East High School in
Farmingville, N.Y.
1996
Angela (Dakshaw) Sweeney
919-779-4787
Eric Pfirman (history) has
been named principal at Codington
Elementary School in Wilmington, N.C.
Zachary Rubinich (political science)
has been certified as a specialist by the
Pennsylvania Bar Association Section
on Workers Compensation Law as
authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court. He also has been selected as a
Rising Star in the Pennsylvania edition
of Super Lawyers for 2013.
1997
Lauren Kolaya
908-755-5710 or
908-962-0816
or
Kirsten (Schwalm) Miller
570-888-6486
Jess Millard (education-history) was
the guest speaker for the Class of 1993
at the 121st Canton (Pa.) High School
Alumni Banquet on May 25. For the
past six years, he has been the building
administrator at Clark Wood Elementary
School in Elkland, Pa., and has coached
junior high, junior varsity and varsity
football, softball and wrestling.
1998
Brenda (Bowser) Soder
301-598-5526
Kelly (Norton) Knight (philosophy)
gave a presentation about county
government compliance
with the Affordable
Care Act during the
Maryland Association
of Counties’ summer
conference. She is
assistant vice president,
compliance services, at
the Benecon Group in
Lititz, Pa. Kelly joined
Benecon in January 2011
after 10 years of practicing law in the
private sector. In 2010, she was named
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star.
1999
Heather Myers
570-244-6598
Lance Barry (communications)
is the public relations manager for
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in
Cincinnati, Ohio. An Emmy-nominated
journalist and five-time Best of Ohio
Journalism Award recipient, Lance will
be responsible for public relations and
media activities for the chamber. He
previously was a television reporter and
anchor in Cincinnati.
Casey Barnes (biology) and his wife,
Sally, donated an easement to York
Township, Pa., to ensure that their land
is used for agricultural purposes forever.
The Barnes were the first people to
donate an easement to York County who
did not receive any money in exchange
for preserving the land.
2000
Amanda (Peterman) Dalla Piazza
570-546-9440
Katie (Wuestner) Bell (business-
marketing) was named the April Mommy
Master by .
She was recognized for her efforts as
a working mom and entrepreneur who
created Sleevie Savers.
Rosalee “Rosie” Wise (biology)
was recognized for her efforts as the
garden and youth coordinator for North
Hills Community Outreach, where she
plans and oversees the Rosalinda Sauro
Sirianni Garden in Bellevue, Pa. She has
worked with more than 200 volunteers
and grew more than 3,000 pounds
of food for families and community
members served by the agency’s food
bank programs.
2001
Andrea (Duncan) Mitcheltree
908-859-4525
2002
Austin Duckett
610-213-7504
or
Sharon (Rogers) Rotundo
Austin Duckett (business) has been
named director of student engagement at
Widener University in Chester, Pa.
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Kelly (Norton)
Knight ’98
Casey Barnes ’99