9/10/2014-10/1/2014
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff:
Welcome back! We’re off to a great start this year, and I am excited by what I see going on in our schools. Our staff and students are hard at work, and I am very grateful to those parents and other community members who have already made a commitment to volunteer to help our students this year.
Last month, I introduced you to some new members of West Shore’s administrative team, and I appreciate your support in welcoming them to our community. I am happy to share; the level of commitment the entire administrative team has shown has surpassed my expectations!
Today, I am pleased to share some additional new appointments and invite you to join me in welcoming them to the District. Great things are happening in our schools, and I am excited to keep moving forward! Sincerely,
Todd B. Stoltz, Ed.D.
| Melinda L. Stuck Director of Business Affairs Mrs. Stuck earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the College of Business Administration at the Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Stuck has 27 years of experience as a school business manager. She began her career as the Business Manager at the Juniata-Mifflin Counties Vocational Technical School and worked for the last twenty years as the Business Administrator of the Huntingdon Area School District. Also during that time from February 2012 until February 2013, she served as the Business Manager for the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center. Mrs. Stuck is married with two children, a son and daughter, both of which are currently studying at the Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Stuck is excited to be a part of the District and plans to use her experience to support the District and enable it to continue to serve its students, staff, and community.
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| Lisa M. Crum Principal, Fishing Creek Elementary School Mrs. Crum earned both her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and her Masters of Curriculum and Instruction from the Pennsylvania State University. She has 26 years of experience in public education, most recently serving as the principal of Steelton-Highspire Elementary School. Mrs. Crum’s background includes working as a third grade teacher, instructional support teacher, assistant principal, and principal throughout her time spent in the Harrisburg and Steelton-Highspire School Districts. Mrs. Crum is married with one son. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, shopping, and the beach. Mrs. Crum is committed to providing Fishing Creek students with a quality education in a positive, nurturing environment. She believes building relationships with the students, staff, families, and the community will enable a collaborative approach to teaching and learning, resulting in growth for all students. |
| Stephanie A. Eldridge Principal, Fairview Elementary School Mrs. Eldridge earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and a Masters in English as a Second Language (ESL) from the Universidad del Turabo. She began her career as an elementary teacher, worked next as an ESL/Literacy Curriculum Coordinator, and most recently served as an elementary assistant principal in the Harrisburg School District Mrs. Eldridge is married with two sons and a daughter. She enjoys spending time with family, playing outdoors with her kids, volleyball, running, watching football, and reading. She is looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growing with Fairview students and building strong relationships with staff, parents, and community members. Mrs. Eldridge’s goal is to continue the District’s tradition of excellence in elementary education, while creating the foundation to prepare students for college and career readiness. |
| Bryan D. MacLeod Assistant Principal, Cedar Cliff High School Mr. MacLeod received his Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Kutztown University and his Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from Shippensburg University. Mr. MacLeod has been a teacher in the West Shore School District for 15 years, spending ten of those years at Cedar Cliff High School. His classroom experience spans a variety of grade levels and demographics, including elementary, middle, and high school instruction. As a father of two young daughters, most of his free time is spent with family. The MacLeod’s enjoy being outside, specifically, hiking and bicycling on the nature trail surrounding their neighborhood. Mr. MacLeod’s goal for his first year as assistant principal is to work collaboratively with the Cedar Cliff and West Shore community to ensure students have an educational experience that will help them achieve the successes they are capable and deserving of. |

- Click here to read about other new members of the administrative team.
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