8/8/2014-10/20/2014
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff: I hope this summer provided you an opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy activities with family and friends. As summer comes to an end, the start of another school year is just around the corner and it brings with it new challenges, excitement, and opportunities to succeed. This school year will also bring with it several administrative changes (I’m excited to be one of those). Some of the changes to the administrative team were due to planned retirements, while others resulted when opportunities arose for staff to pursue personal and/or professional growth. To those individuals, I extend my thanks for their service to the District and best wishes in their new endeavors. Aside from these changes, which have already occurred, we are also in the process of filling principal positions at Fairview and Fishing Creek Elementary Schools, an assistant principal position at Cedar Cliff High School, and appointing a Director of Business Affairs. Rest assured, we will be ready to start the year! As the District’s new superintendent I look forward to meeting each of you personally, but in the meantime I wanted to share with you a little background information about myself and introduce the other new (and not so new) faces on the administrative team. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Sincerely,
Todd B. Stoltz, Ed.D.
| Dr. Todd B. Stoltz
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stoltz earned his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Lebanon Valley College, his Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Bloomsburg University, and received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University. Dr. Stoltz began his career in education approximately 20 years ago teaching Spanish and then serving as an assistant principal and principal in the Harrisburg School District. Dr. Stoltz has served in a number of roles since joining West Shore in 2008, overseeing child accounting and safety, food services, transportation, and most recently, in his appointment as assistant superintendent. Dr. Stoltz enjoys spending time with family and friends at various summer attractions such as picnics, the pool, the beach, amusement parks, and local carnivals. His favorite part of each activity…the food! As superintendent, Dr. Stoltz is excited to continue the strong traditions of excellence in the West Shore School District and looks forward to working with all members of the District community to achieve our shared vision of excellence for our students. |  | Dr. Jamie A. Whye
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Whye earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. She went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the Pennsylvania State University and Doctorate from Immaculata University. Dr. Whye has 27 years of experience in public education, most recently serving as principal in the Twin Valley School District. Dr. Whye’s background also includes leadership roles in staff development and curriculum and instruction. She is an adjunct professor of graduate studies at Cabrini College. On the weekends Dr. Whye can be found camping, hiking, and kayaking with her husband. She also enjoys spending time with her children, extended family, and her Black Lab Bo. Dr. Whye plans to build upon the great work done so far at West Shore and use her experience to enhance the curriculum and instructional practices to best meet the needs of all learners. | 
| Julie F. Dougherty
Principal, Hillside Elementary School Mrs. Dougherty earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Masters in Educational Leadership from Shippensburg University. Mrs. Dougherty graduated from Cedar Cliff High School and returned to the District in 1996 as an elementary teacher. She has served the District as teacher and administrator in several of our buildings and most recently as principal of Fairview Elementary School. Mrs. Dougherty loves watching football and enjoys time with family and friends. She is looking forward to an exciting year for the Steelers, but even more so for the team of students and staff at Hillside Elementary School. She plans to continue Hillside’s tradition of teamwork and to cultivate a caring and nurturing atmosphere for all students. | 
| Brian M. Granger
Principal, Lower Allen & Rossmoyne Elementary Schools Mr. Granger earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Elementary Education from Thiel College and his Masters in School Administration from McDaniel College. Mr. Granger began his career as a middle school teacher in the Gettysburg Area School District and most recently served as assistant principal with the Shippensburg Area School District. Mr. Granger is married with a son and daughter. Spending time with his family, watching basketball and football, exercising, playing the guitar, and remodeling his 200+ year old home are all ways Mr. Granger likes to spend his free time. Mr. Granger is excited to be part of a school community where all students can learn and grow! | | 
| Amanda J. Grove
Principal, Newberry Elementary School Ms. Grove earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Millersville University and her Masters of Education from the Pennsylvania State University. She has four years of teaching experience in a learning support classroom and two years experience in administration. Last school year Ms. Grove served the West Perry School District as an elementary principal. On the weekends Ms. Grove enjoys watching her favorite football team the Steelers and exercising. It is her aspiration to develop strong relationships with the Newberry students, staff, parents, and community. In her role as principal she hopes to foster a nurturing school environment and provide students with a solid learning foundation for future success. | | 
| David P. Harrison
Principal, Highland Elementary School Mr. Harrison earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the Pennsylvania State University and his Masters of Education from Wilkes University. He is currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership program at the Pennsylvania State University working to attain his Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility. Mr. Harrison has 23 years of experience in education. He began his career as an elementary and middle school teacher, worked next as an assistant principal at the elementary level, and for the last eleven years served in the role as principal in the Midd-West School District. Spending time with his wife and two sons, traveling, golfing, watching sports, and reading are all activities Mr. Harrison enjoys. His goal for his first year at Highland is to maintain West Shore’s standard of excellence, work collaboratively with all stakeholders in the school community, and continuously improve in a student-centered learning environment. | | 
| Tara H. Lingle
Principal, Allen Middle School Mrs. Lingle received her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Millersville University and her Masters in Teaching and Curriculum from the Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg. Mrs. Lingle taught for five years in a facility for court appointed youth and then went on to be the education director for a year and half in the same program. In 2001, she moved to central Pennsylvania and for the next nine years held the position of assistant principal in the Harrisburg School District’s alternative education program. Mrs. Lingle joined the District staff in 2010 as an assistant principal at Cedar Cliff High School. In 2012, she moved to Allen Middle School as the assistant principal. With the closing of Lemoyne Middle School, she was transferred to Crossroads Middle School as the assistant principal. When the opportunity arose to return to Allen Middle School, Mrs. Lingle said she could not have been more eager to work with the staff, students, and families of this community again. “I believe all children deserve an excellent education, and I know that everyone in the Allen Community feels the same. That is why I am excited to be back!” Mrs. Lingle is married with two daughters and is a self-proclaimed soccer mom. When she’s not on her way to or from one of her daughters’ games, she enjoys reading, running, and watching movies. | | 
| Michele L. Trevino
Principal, Washington Heights Elementary School Mrs. Trevino earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and her Masters in Educational Administration from the Pennsylvania State University. She began her career in education as a science teacher at St. Theresa Catholic School in New Cumberland. Then, ten years ago, she joined the West Shore School District. She was assistant principal at Lemoyne Middle School for four years before becoming principal of Lower Allen and Rossmoyne Elementary Schools in 2011. Mrs. Trevino enjoys gardening – she was raised on a farm - and spending time with her husband, two young adult sons, and their dog. She also loves to sing in her church choir and on occasion her office. Mrs. Trevino is excited to be back in the Lemoyne/Wormleysburg community and hopes to create opportunities for families and the community to participate in the school program. | | 
| Brian T. Butler
Assistant Principal, New Cumberland Middle School Mr. Butler earned his Bachelor of Science in History/Citizenship Education from Kutztown University and a Masters in Educational Development & Strategies from Wilkes University. He has seven years classroom experience as a seventh grade social studies teacher in the Central Dauphin School District. In addition to teaching, Mr. Butler has been actively involved with students as a coach and club advisor. Mr. Butler is an avid Eagles fan with dreams of a Super Bowl Ring this season. As a new administrator he looks forward to building relationships with staff, students, and the West Shore School District community. As a new member of the school team, he intends to support the school’s mission and is excited to be part of the successful, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere at New Cumberland Middle School. | | 
| Tracy L. Dominick
Assistant Principal, Crossroads Middle School Mrs. Dominick earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh. She began her career teaching for three years in the Pittsburgh City School System before finding her way to West Shore. Since joining the District in 2007, she has taught Spanish, English, and Social Studies at the middle school level. Mrs. Dominick enjoys spending time with her husband and son, working out, getting together with friends, and reading. As a member of the Crossroads Middle School staff, she is committed to working to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for every member of the school community. | | 
| Melissa F. Herbert
Assistant Principal, Red Land High School Mrs. Herbert earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Sociology & Anthropology from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Masters of Education in Teaching and Curriculum from the Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Herbert began her career in the Harrisburg School District teaching kindergarten through eighth grade and brings fifteen years of classroom experience to her new position at Red Land. Canadian born, Mrs. Herbert became a U.S. citizen in 2003, but still loves all things Canadian: hockey, beehive syrup, Swiss Chalet, and chocolate Smarties! She enjoys traveling, swimming, soccer, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and four children. Mrs. Herbert is looking forward to building relationships with students, parents, and staff in the upcoming year and is committed to creating a positive educational climate. A dedication she promises to demonstrate through her future interactions. “I am honored to be a member of the Red Land community - You cannot hide that Patriot Pride!” | | 
| Christopher D. Stine
Assistant Principal, Allen Middle School Mr. Stine earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of Education from Wilkes University. He has 15 years in education as a classroom teacher, most recently teaching middle school band and classroom music with the Derry Township School District. Mr. Stine enjoys reading, history, watching sports, dining out, and spending time with family. In his new position he hopes to create positive working relationships with the Allen Middle School community and to model his belief that the needs of kids come first. |
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