The Business, Computer and Information Technology Department of Upper Perkiomen School District is dedicated to preparing all students for a rapidly changing world by expanding each student’s knowledge and skills in business, computer and information technology. We believe the knowledge, skills and ethics taught are necessary for active, life-long participation in a global, informational society—fostering success in one’s personal life, college study and career choice.

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Mrs. Diane Grandizio Brust
Courses: 

Ms. Debra Burns
Courses: Career Exploration; Web Design I & II

Mrs. Monica Griffith
Courses: Accounting I, II; Desktop Publishing; Career Exploration; Advanced Publications I and II; Freshman Prep
(Yearbook Advisor)

Mr. Daniel Hawthorne
Courses: Digital Media; Computer Programming; AP Computer Science; Marketing; Presentation Software; Freshman Prep; Creative Technologies
(Yearbook Business Advisor)

Mr. John Williamson
Courses: Spreadsheet/Database I & II; Personal Finance; Freshman Prep; Creative Technologies
(FBLA Advisor)

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The Upper Perkiomen ELA educators empower students K-12 to become life-long readers, writers, speakers, and critical thinkers by engaging students in meaningful and authentic literacy experiences.

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Ms. Alicia Austin:
Courses: 9th Grade Academic English; AP Language & Composition; Musical Theatre; Gifted (Drama Club & Director of School Musical)

Mr. Michael Calvello:
Courses: 9th Grade Academic English; 9th Grade Honors English

Mr. Brian Hansley:
Courses: 11th Grade Honors, 11th Grade Academic, Film as Literature

Mrs. Joanna Manieri 
Courses: 10th Grade English

Mr. Timothy Herbert:
Courses: Academic English 12; Applied English 12; AP Literature & Composition

Mrs. Emily Herron (UPTV & Multimedia Director)
Courses: TV 1, 2 and 3, Film Production, Journalism & Multimedia 

Mr. Vince Leskusky:
Courses: 9-10 Gifted Humanities; AP Literature; and 11th American Literature

Ms. Tasha Rushatz:
Courses: 10th Grade Academic and Honors English

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Our mission is to make the arts accessible and relevant to all students while nurturing a lifelong appreciation of the arts in a global community.

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Mr. Phil DiWilliams
Courses: Intro to Art, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Art History; Crafts and 3D Design; Fine Arts

Mrs. Kierstin Hildebrand
Courses: Music & Film; H.S. Band; Instrumental Lessons; Band Director

Mrs. Amy Lychock
Courses: Intro to Art; Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Art Appreciation; Textiles & 3D Design; Fine Arts

Dr. Mark Thomas
Courses: "A" Choir; Uptones; "B" Choir; Orchestra, Instrumental and Vocal Lessons; Orchestra and Choir Director

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The mission of the Math Program is to empower all students to achieve their goals by helping them develop critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical skills in order to inspire students to pursue mathematics with enthusiasm and confidence.

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Ms. Emily Danko

Courses: Algebra 1, Geometry

Mr. Ken Eicheldinger

Courses: Algebra 2, Geometry, Statistics

Mrs. Susan Flack

Courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2 Honors, Numeric Geometry

Mrs. Caren Harold

Courses: Geometry, Calculus, AP Calculus

Mr. Ben Kunkle

Courses: Algebra 2, AP Statistics

Mr. Clayton Mowrer

Courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Precalculus Honors

Mr. Matt Nomland

Courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry Honors

Mrs. Meredith Wickard

Courses: Statistics, Precalculus, Precalculus Honors

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It is the goal of the Upper Perkiomen Health and Physical Education department to empower all students to make lifelong positive decisions by giving them opportunities to develop physical, mental, and social skills. All students, K-12, must participate in a comprehensive and sequential health and physical education program that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Mr. Christopher Bieler

Courses: Physical Education 9-12, Health II, Fitness & Sports Nutrition

 

Mrs. Lori Cascioli

Courses: Physical Education 9-12, Aquatics & Water Safety, Adapted Physical Education, Health I, Health II

 

Mr. Christopher Lonergan

Courses: Physical Education 9-12, Health I, Fitness & Sports Nutrition

 

Ms. Molly McCarthy

Courses: Physical Education 9-12, Health I, Health II

 

Mrs. Kristin Ott

Courses: Physical Education 9-12, Adapted Physical Education, Health I, Health II

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The Technology Education Department will use innovative technologies to empower every student to achieve at their highest potential. Students will be nurtured in a creative and iterative environment where they will learn through problem solving and hands-on activities in real world applications. Authentic partnerships will be formed through community and district relationships fostered within and beyond the classroom.

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Mr. Blake Bardman
Courses: Energy Systems, Ceramics; Engineering Design; Architectural Design; Multi-Material Engineering & Design

Mr. Dan Moyer
Courses: Creative Design & Engineering; Team Design & Manufacturing; Multi-Material Manufacturing; Advanced Custom Fabrication

Miss Emily Barker (UPTV & Multimedia Director)
Courses: UPTV 1 & 2, Introduction to Television Production, Film Production, Journalism & Multimedia

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The mission of Upper Perkiomen School District’s Science department is to develop learners who engage in the scientific process while fostering a lifelong curiosity in a dynamic and ever-changing world.

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Mr. Matthew Austin
Courses: AP Biology; Academic Biology; Comprehensive Biology

Mrs. Diane Csekitz
Courses: Chemistry; Chemistry IA; Integrated Science Systems

Mr. Andrew Graham
Courses: Biology

Mr. Taylor Gregory
Courses: Integrated Science Systems

Mr. Dan Heinrichs
Courses: Biology

Mrs. Christa Paul
Courses: Biology

Ms. Jen Rosch
Courses: Integrated Science Systems; Energy, Matter and Motion

Mr. Michael Tirjan
Courses: Integrated Science Systems; Energy, Matter, and Motion; Physics; Environmental Science

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The Social Studies Program aims to foster cultural literacy and prepare students for active citizenship in a global world. We develop social responsibility, critical thinking, and sense of self through speaking, reading and writing, and use of technology.

Mrs. Lori Barsh
Courses: AP Psychology, Psychology

Ms. Megan Hoglund
Courses: 9th Grade Social Studies, 11th Grade Social Studies, MTSS Coordinator

Mr. Tom Hontz
Courses: 10th Grade Social Studies; Political Science

Mrs. Alicia Mata
Courses: 10^th Grade Social Studies, 11th Grade Social Studies, AP World History 

Ms. Jen Screnci-Matozzo.
Courses: 9th Grade Social Studies, 11th Grade Social Studies, MTSS Coordinator

Mr. Brian Peoples
Courses: 10th Grade Social Studies; AP US History

Ms. Colby Phillips
Courses: 9^th Grade Social Studies, Department Chair

Ms. Jennifer Bamford
Courses: Life Skills Reading/Math; Applied Life Skills; Vocational Training; Transition Support
(Special Olympics Advisor)

Mr. Eric Boyer
Courses: Support Services

Mrs. Laura Hilehoffer
Courses: English 9; English 10-12

Mrs. Rachel Kollar
Courses: Support Services

Mr. Robert LaSalle
Courses: Support Math

Mrs. Nicole Muhlheisen
Courses: Read 180 & System 44

Mr. Todd Niemann
Courses: Mindfulness Instructor, Support Services

Mr. Shane Thrush
Courses: Transition Coordinator

Ms. Christina Willett
Courses: Autistic Support

World language students at Upper Perkiomen High School develop a high level of oral and written proficiency and build strong cultural connections through the use of innovative technologies in order to expand their perspectives beyond the classroom.

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Ms. Stephanie Beinhauer
Courses: Spanish

Mrs. Petra Marx-Abend
Courses: German

Mrs. Rachel Schmeckenbecher
Courses: Spanish. Gifted

Mrs. Bethany Smolinsky
Courses: English, French

Mrs. Briana Wolfgang
Courses: Spanish

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