- West York Area School District
- Facilities
- Employee Spotlight
- Previous Spotlights
-
Previous Employee Spotlights
Click on the picture of one of our Awesome Facility Team Members to learn more about them.
-
Ms. Jessica Reever
West York Area High School
How long have you worked for the District?
3 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
High School - 2nd ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Hanging out with kids and baking
What is your favorite place to visit?
The beachDo you have any pets?
A dog named CooperWhat do you like about working at West York?
It's easy and I enjoy working with my coworkers
-
Ms. Roberta White
Wallace Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
1st year as a Substitute and 10 years as an employee
What building and shift do you work?
Wallace - 2nd Shift Monday and TuesdayWhat are your hobbies?
I gradually gave up hobbies as I got older. I do feed and shelter some homeless stray cats.
What is your favorite place to visit?
The Beach and FriendsDo you have any pets?
A Maine Coon CatWhat do you like about working at West York?
Definitely the people. We have the nicest group of people of any place I’ve worked. It means a lot.
-
Ms. Laura Hartman
Trimmer Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
3 monthsWhat building and shift do you work?
Trimmer Elementary - 2nd ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Spending time with my son and fur babies and reading
What is your favorite place to visit?
Ocean City, MarylandDo you have any pets?
2 dogs and 2 catsWhat do you like about working at West York?
It's laid back
-
Mr. Scott Strohm
Trimmer Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
7 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Trimmer - 2nd shiftWhat are your hobbies?
Dirt Racing and Penn State footballWhat is your favorite place to visit?
MountainsDo you have any pets?
NoWhat do you like about working at West York?
The people you meet
-
Mr. Terry Witmer
Trimmer Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
2 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Trimmer 2nd shift – Substitute at other buildings alsoWhat are your hobbies?
Golf, Riding Rail Trail, GardeningWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Mountains - PoconosDo you have any pets?
NoWhat do you like about working at WY?
Easy going. Great school and people
-
Mr. Aaron Harrison
West York High School
How long have you worked for the District?
3 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
High School 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Golf, Hunting, Swimming, Learning and going to football gamesWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Myrtle Beach, Baltimore … Go Ravens!Do you have any pets?
NoWhat do you like about working at WY?
The work relationships and friendships you build with coworkers. Working here really got me out of my shell.
-
Ms. Catherine Hess
West York Administration Office
How long have you worked for the District?
8 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Admin Building 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Gardening and yard workWhat is your favorite place to visit?
FloridaDo you have any pets?
1 Dog named EddyWhat do you like about working at WY?
I like my job. It's nice to be appreciated. Very satisfying.
-
Ms. Sabrina Trice
Lincolnway Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
8 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Lincolnway 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Thrifting, PhotographyWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Any beachDo you have any pets?
2 stray cats we took in off the streets of West YorkWhat do you like about working at WY?
The students and staff
-
Mr. Craig Snyder
Trimmer Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
32 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Trimmer - 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Playing guitar and coin collecting
What is your favorite place to visit?
Music store and coin shopDo you have any pets?
5 cats and a dogWhat do you like about working at West York?
The people, wages and the benefits. WY has treated me well over the years. Lots of memories.
-
Ms. Tammy Gettys
West York Area Middle School
How long have you worked for the District?
8 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Middle School - 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Working outside
What is your favorite place to visit?
Altoona, PADo you have any pets?
1 dogWhat do you like about working at West York?
It is the work I enjoy doing.
-
Mr. Brian Busch
Wallace Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
5 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Wallace Elementary - 2nd ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Hiking, video games, cooking and most of all, spending time with my girlfriend.What is your favorite place to visit?
Anywhere with lots of natureDo you have any pets?
A cat - ElsaWhat do you like about working at West York?
Such a great and fun team
-
Ms. Linda Downs
Lincolnway Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
4.5 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Lincolnway Elementary - 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Baking and travelingWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Anna Maria Island, FloridaDo you have any pets?
2 cats - Princess & ChevyWhat do you like about working at West York?
The staff and seeing the kids
-
Ms. Jackie Landman
Wallace Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
16 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Wallace 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Gardening, watching TV, Music and Day tripsWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Lancaster and the BeachDo you have any pets?
CatsWhat do you like about working at WY?
Easy Job. Semi close to home.
-
Ms. Christine Sheridan
Warehouse
How long have you worked for the District?
34 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Warehouse 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
CampingWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Outer BanksDo you have any pets?
NoWhat do you like about working at WY?
Every day is an adventure. Working with the people
-
Mr. Deny Rodriguez
West York Area High School
How long have you worked for the District?
3 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
High School 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Cars, firearms, taking old man Sunday afternoon naps - LOLWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Myrtle BeachDo you have any pets?
3 dogs, 3 catsWhat do you like about working at WY?
Working with the faculty, staff and students
-
Mr. Matt Doweary
Trimmer Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
13 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Trimmer 1st ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Fishing, outdoor cooking, basketballWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Chincoteague Island, VirginiaDo you have any pets?
I have a Dotson wiener dogWhat do you like about working at WY?
Having the pleasure to work with the wonderful people of the district
-
Ms. Liz Montero
Lincolnway Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
13 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Lincolnway - 2nd ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Crafts, gardening, sewing, cooking and reading
What is your favorite place to visit?
Costa Rica, my children’s houses. Washington StateDo you have any pets?
2 dogs – Shiva, 8 years and Luna, 2 monthsWhat do you like about working at West York?
The people that work at Lincolnway are kind and most are friendly. I feel secure in my job. The job is easy and it is nice to work with my Supervisor and Manager. I love to work for the kids.
-
Mr. Keith Orr
West York Area High School
How long have you worked for the District?
1 yearWhat building and shift do you work?
High School - 3rd shiftWhat are your hobbies?
I enjoy photography and writingWhat is your favorite place to visit?
I don’t have a favorite place to visit but there are some places I would like to visit someday; Miami, Los Angeles, AtlantaDo you have any pets?
I do not have any pets at this timeWhat do you like about working at West York?
I enjoy working on 3rd shift which enables me to stay focused and get my work complete
-
Mr. Anthony Redding
West York Area Middle School
How long have you worked for the District?
1.5 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Middle School - 2nd shiftWhat are your hobbies?
Auto MechanicsWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Kneobels Amusement ParkDo you have any pets?
I have a catWhat do you like about working at West York?
New challenges and tasks
-
Mr. Jacob Landis
Lincolnway Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
10 yearWhat building and shift do you work?
Lincolnway - 2nd shiftWhat are your hobbies?
Reading, writing, photography, computers and finding, collecting and caring for collectiblesWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Surf City, North Carolina (the beach)Do you have any pets?
No petsWhat do you like about working at West York?
I never know what surprise will await me each day. I also like the people I work with which makes the job more enjoyable
-
Mr. Kevin Kleinosky
Lincolnway Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
2016 – 2017 School year / On and OffWhat building and shift do you work?
Lincolnway 2nd ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Running, Swimming, reading and cyclingWhat is your favorite place to visit?
The BeachDo you have any pets?
NoWhat do you like about working at WY?
Ability to work limited hours in my retirement in the West York Community
-
Ms. Elizabeth Samaroo
Wallace Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
4 monthsWhat building and shift do you work?
Wallace 2nd ShiftWhat are your hobbies?
Writing, hiking, makeup and video gamesWhat is your favorite place to visit?
Western North CarolinaDo you have any pets?
Cat named ElsaWhat do you like about working at WY?
I like the teachers and contributing to the school by keeping it clean.
-
Ms. Regina Lau
Wallace Elementary School
How long have you worked for the District?
35 yearsWhat building and shift do you work?
Wallace 1st shiftWhat are your hobbies?
Not a hobby, but I love spending time with my kids and grandkids. I like to keep busy. Training dogs, car shows, 4 wheeling, boatingWhat is your favorite place to visit?
No favorite place but love the woods and love water (Raystown, beach)Do you have any pets?
Waylon (doberman) 11yrs. Old
Lilly (border collie) 7 yrs. Old
Jazz (australian shepard) almost 2
Nyla (doberman) 7 monthsWhat do you like about working at WY?
I LOVE the kids and the people I work with. They are my work family and I take it seriously to keep them safe and happy.