Email: batest@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Annville, PA

Birthday: November 7

Educational Background: High School and some college

Areas of Interest: Decorating, travel

Hobbies: Redecorating my house, reading

Favorite Subject in School: P.E.

Favorite Musical Artist: Michael W. Smith, Carrie Underwood

Favorite Sports Teams: Phillies

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax with my family, catch up on chores and hopefully dring a Sf vanilla latte from starbucks.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I enjoy working with teenagers to encourage them to be their best. Watching them reach their potential here at Springboard will be a rewarding experience.

Email: beamj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Landisburg, PA

Birthday: April 20

Educational Background: B.S., Elementary Education

Areas of Interest: Music, art, travel, and movies

Hobbies: Hiking, canoeing, painting, cooking, reading, and playing keyboard and drums

Favorite Subject in School: Math, history, and art

Favorite Musical Artist: Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, and Ben Folds Five

Favorite Sports Teams: Penn State

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Spend time with my family and friends, enjoy my hobbies and interests

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I get to be part of this new student-focused educational program that ensures a student’s future success in achieving their goals and dreams in life.

Email: belackd@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Halifax, PA

Birthday: October 7

Educational Background: B.A., Psychology

Areas of Interest: Learning about and trying new things, music, art, traveling

Hobbies: Riding and training horses, reading, being outdoors

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Bush, Nirvana, Whitney Houston, Heart

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax, spend time with my horses, visit friends, curl up with a good book

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It is new and exciting with fun activities that will interest each child. I can’t wait to meet the students.

Email: dimuccior@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: New Castle/Hershey, PA

Birthday: December 6

Educational Background: B.S., Applied Behavioral Science; M.Ed., Training and Development

Areas of Interest: Cooking, football, watching movies, reading, traveling

Hobbies: Dancing, exercising, and hiking

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Beatles, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Jay-Z, Janet Jackson

Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Sleep in, play with my dogs, go shopping, spend time with family and friends, kick back and relax

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It will be a new experience for all of us (children and adults) and we will be learning and growing together.

Email: eanesf@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Birthday: May 29

Educational Background: B.A., English/Peace & Conflict Studies

Areas of Interest: Agricultural & environmental education, experiential learning

Hobbies: Running, cycling, reading the NY Times, writing (poetry & non-fiction), gardening

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Simon & Garfunkel

Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Hike, bike & work in my garden

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I love the energy and creativity of kids..

Email: fasicks@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Akron, OH

Birthday: October 9

Educational Background: B.S., Business Administration; M.S., Secondary Education

Areas of Interest: Family, education, history

Hobbies: Jogging, basketball, lifting weights, playing with my daughters, reading, biking, swimming

Favorite Subject in School: Gym and English

Favorite Musical Artist: Kenney Chesney, too many to list

Favorite Sports Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns, Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Work out, watch sports, barbeque for family and friends, work on my house, something outside

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: The relationships that will be planted to position our students for success.

Email: garveyj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Marysville, PA (grew up in New Jersey and Virginia)

Birthday: December 12

Educational Background: B.S., Secondary Education, Social Studies; M.Ed., Counseling and Development

Areas of Interest: Family, spending time with friends, Disney vacations

Hobbies: Golfing, exercising, and any activity at the beach or on the water

Favorite Subject in School: History and psychology

Favorite Musical Artist: Jimmy Buffett

Favorite Sports Teams: Washington Redskins

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Go out to breakfast, play golf, take my family to Hersheypark

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: The opportunity to discover new ways to serve our students and their families. My hope is that we are so successful that we will impact the future of Milton Hershey School.

Email: hauckj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Lebanon, PA

Birthday: June 9

Educational Background: BA in psychology from Temple University

Areas of Interest: Sports, Converts, My Family & Friends, Making people laugh as much as possible

Hobbies: Basketball (playing & coaching), writing, dancing, singing, going out w/ friends & having a good time

Favorite Subject in School: Math and Acting for non-majors

Favorite Musical Artist: Foo Fighters, Chevelle & Dave Matthews Band

Favorite Sports Teams: Yankees, Steelers, ANWC Basketball

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Go shopping, go to a sporting event (high school or professional), watch movies and be outside any way I can.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: of the wonderful opportunity it brings to help children grow & to keep them interested in school. Adolescence is a rough time & to be able to help kids have support & discover who they are has been a goal of mine. I love working w/ kids (because I'm a big kid myself) and I am looking forward to working w/ the great staff & students at Springboard!

Email: hensonm@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: New Cumberland, PA

Birthday: June 25

Educational Background: BS in english education from West Chester University

Areas of Interest: Photography, literature, and biblical study

Hobbies: Photography, singing, dancing, ultimate frisbee, and skating

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Michael Jackson, Gavin DeGraw, Boyz to Men, and Rockapella

Favorite Sports Teams:

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Hang out with my wife, read my bible, and drive my car with the top down.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I want to have intentional relationships with kids. I enjoy challenging students intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally, and I always find that students have something to challenge me with as well.

Email: hillk@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Birthday: September 3

Educational Background: High School

Areas of Interest: Fassion

Hobbies: Softball, Track, and hair styling

Favorite Subject in School: P.E.

Favorite Musical Artist: Marvin Sapp

Favorite Sports Teams: Phillies, Cowboys

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax, read, listen to gospel music and go to the gym.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I enjoy working with children and making a difference in peoples' lives.

Email: jamess@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Annapolis, MD

Birthday: April 24

Educational Background: B.S., Psychology with concentration in Biological Sciences

Areas of Interest: Human rights, sickle cell disease awareness

Hobbies: Reading, cross stitch, playing sports

Favorite Subject in School: Biology and English

Favorite Musical Artist: Brian McKnight

Favorite Sports Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Having a day to myself is rare, so any time that can be used to relax and regroup is precious. I like to enjoy nature, take walks, read a book, take long, long, long showers until I turn into a prune.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: This is my chance to touch someone’s life in the same way my life was touched years ago. I am giving back what I was given and hopefully much, much more.

Email: kulinak@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Hummelstown, PA

Birthday: June 22

Educational Background: BA in Sociology

Areas of Interest: Travel (I would be interested in traveling to Australia); Experimenting with cooking (I like to try new things)

Hobbies: Sports (all), spending time with family and friends, camping, outdoor activities, and coaching field hockey

Favorite Subject in School: History

Favorite Musical Artist: Dave Matthews from Dave Matthews Band

Favorite Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys

When I have a day to myself, I like to: When I have a day off to myself I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as going shopping.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I have a passion working with adolescents and watching them be successful. I am looking forward to working with a great group of people as well.

Email: lees@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Birthday: February 3

Educational Background: B.S., Criminal Justice

Areas of Interest: Sporting events, traveling

Hobbies: Coaching football, going to the gym, cooking

Favorite Subject in School: Social studies

Favorite Musical Artist: Tupac Shakur, Mary J. Blige

Favorite Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys, Penn State, Philadelphia 76ers

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Spend time with family, workout at the gym, relax

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It will be a challenging situation for both students and staff, and Springboard will allow you to be creative when dealing with youth.

Email: littler@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Birthday: June 3

Educational Background: B.S., Business Administration

Areas of Interest: Physical Fitness

Hobbies: Working Out

Favorite Subject in School: Psychology/Sociology

Favorite Musical Artist: Jay Z

Favorite Sports Teams: Redskins, Sixers, UNC Basketball

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Sleep

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I believe every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential and Springboard will provide those opportunities.

Email: macona@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Steelton, PA

Birthday: September 30

Educational Background: B.S.W., Social Work

Areas of Interest: Spending time with my family, friends, and puppy; watching reality TV and chick flicks

Hobbies: Boating, shopping, reading

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Enjoy all music, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, a little country, rock & roll

Favorite Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys, LA Lakers

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax – laying by the pool or river with a great book, a couple magazines, and with great company

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: Every day will be a learning experience and an adventure, and every day we will learn from one another.

Email: mccormickp@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: State College, PA

Birthday: May 4

Educational Background: B.A., Political Science; MPA, Public Administration; J.D. Health Law and Environmental Study

Areas of Interest: Drinking coffee, working on outdoor projects, following current events and politics

Hobbies: Kayaking, swimming, skiing, basketball

Favorite Subject in School: Civics

Favorite Musical Artist: Neil Young

Favorite Sports Teams: Seattle Mariners

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Go for a bike ride or a quick paddle after sleeping in and reading the paper over a strong cup of coffee.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: Its innovative way of reaching kids who come from challenging situations. I derive a lot of energy from kids who exhibit resilience and I expect a lot from myself to help foster it.

Email: mcgrewd@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Birthday: October 1

Areas of Interest: Reading, cooking, shopping

Hobbies: Reading

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Sports Teams: Not into sports

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax with family

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It gives me a different way to connect with students and parents/sponsors.

Email: millerje@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Lebanon, PA (grew up in Quebec, Canada)

Birthday: April 20

Educational Background: A.A., Sociology, B.A., Children’s Ministry

Areas of Interest: Reading (all kinds of books), watching movies, traveling, anything outdoors

Hobbies: Hiking, rollerblading, kayaking, running (hope to run a marathon some day), swing dancing, figure skating

Favorite Subject in School: History

Favorite Musical Artist: Norah Jones and Switchfoot

Favorite Sports Teams: Avalanche ice hockey team

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Spend time with a few good friends, going on hikes, hanging out in a coffee shop, watching movies

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I get to work with a team of people that are passionate and gifted in all kinds of areas. I also get to hang out with an amazing group of students, teaching them and learning from them. It’s all about living life outside the box – the possibilities are endless.

Email: millerj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Hershey, PA

Birthday: January 18

Educational Background: Environmental Ecology

Areas of Interest: Outdoors and animals

Hobbies: Bowling and golf

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Sports Teams: Hershey Bears

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Explore the outdoors

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: Teaching children to discover their environment and its relationship to them.

Email: moranm@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: West Chester, PA

Birthday: June 22

Educational Background: Theology/ Pastoral studies – Mt. Zion School of Ministry, currently pursuing a degree in education

Areas of Interest: My beautiful wife and 5 wonderful children, Reformation/ Covenant Theology, All kinds of music (Cubanismo, Irish, Gospel, Blues), Non-fiction books, History

Hobbies: Reading, playing music (drums, guitar), running, basketball

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Jonny Lang, Rafael Ruppert, Bob Langley, among many others...

Favorite Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Well, I don’t really get too many these days, but when I do I like to take my bible, a bottle of water, and go find a nice quiet place in the woods.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: Quite honestly, there is no other place I would rather be working at this time in my life.

Email: peralesd@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Marlette, Michigan

Birthday: November 3

Educational Background: Attending Penn State University for a degree in Applied Behavioral Science

Areas of Interest: Continuing my education

Hobbies: Basketball, tennis, hiking, card games, camping

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Musical Artist: Enjoy all types of music

Favorite Sports Teams: Detroit Pistons, Michigan State University Phoenix Suns

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax, go biking, call my family

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I enjoy working with kids and it will be interesting to see Springboard Academy unfold.

Email: ramseyj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Duncannon, PA

Birthday: February 25

Educational Background: B.A., Psychology

Areas of Interest: Football and all sports, outdoor recreating (hiking, canoeing, camping), hunting and fishing

Hobbies: Hunting in the fall and winter, fishing in the spring and summer, and spending time with my wife

Favorite Subject in School: Gym and math

Favorite Musical Artist: Anyone that plays something that sounds good

Favorite Sports Teams: Duke basketball, New Orleans Saints

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Hunt or fish (depending on the season), hike with my dog "General."

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I want to help students develop skills that will benefit them through their experience at MHS and the rest of their lives.d

Email: richardson@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Williamsport, PA

Birthday: April 18

Educational Background: B.A., History; M.Ed., Education, Ed.D., Educational Leadership

Areas of Interest: Sports, music

Hobbies: Golf, running, singing

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Wake up early, drink coffee, and read my Bible and the newspaper; go for a long run; play golf; go hiking with my kids; have a family cookout.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: This will provide a new opportunity for our students. We have a tremendous chance to be innovative and creative all for the sake of student success. I also look forward to working with this incredible staff to see how they perform.

Email: smallj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA

Birthday: December 21

Educational Background: B.A. Philosophy/Religion, Bridgewater College; Urban Educator Certificate, University of Pennsylvania

Areas of Interest: Social Justice, mythology, theology, superheroes

Hobbies: Soccer, karaoke, watching sports

Favorite Subject in School: English

Favorite Musical Artist: Journey, any classic rock

Favorite Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Duke Blue Devils basketball, Holland National soccer team

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Wake up early, drink some coffee, read my current novel, watch an episode of Smallville, then find a beautiful place outside with a swimming hole and sit, relax, and write.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It seems like one of the most unique places I’ve ever come across and I believe in its holistic and residential approach to experiential education.

Email: strohmbr@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Hummelstown, PA

Birthday: March 30

Educational Background: B.S. Outdoor Recreation, Lock Haven University

Areas of Interest:

Hobbies: Hunting, fly fishing, baseball, paintball, football, playing softball

Favorite Subject in School: Environmental Science

Favorite Musical Artist: Country, Dave Mathews Band, Classic Rock

Favorite Sports Teams: Penn State, Pittsburgh Steelers, North Carolina Tarheels

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Spend time with my wife and two children. Go hunting and fishing. Enjoy time with good friends.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I want to provide new and exciting experiences to the students utilizing the outdoors. I would also like to develop relationships with the students and become a positive role model.

Email: vandivnerb@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Belle Vernon, PA

Birthday: July 18

Educational Background: School Psychologist; Philadelphia College of Orthopathic Medicine, California University of PA, Messiah College

Areas of Interest: Resiliency, Home Sickness, Positive Adjustment

Hobbies: Reading, Research, Travel, Movies, Football, Racing

Favorite Subject in School: Science

Favorite Musical Artist: Dave Matthews Band

Favorite Sports Teams: Steelers!

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax, watch a good movie, spend time with my kids, surf the internet

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I believe in the goal of helping kids by focusing on their strengths. I believe that by setting high expectations and aiming for them, we can all achieve more than we ever may have imagined.

Email: vazquezk@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Annville, PA (born in New Jersey)

Birthday: April 28

Educational Background: B.S., Environmental Science; B.A., Elementary Education

Areas of Interest: Drama—actor/crew of “Dark Operations” series of movies, executive producer of “Pain Management” (horror film), member of Rising Phoenix Productions

Hobbies: Dance (21 years ballet/3+ ballroom), knitting/crochet, being outdoors in nature (birding)

Favorite Subject in School: Science

Favorite Musical Artist: Too many to chose just one

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Relax and read a book, go for a hike, play with my cats, spend time with friends and family

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It’s a unique opportunity to work with a diverse crew of people working with kids who need us.

Email: walkerta@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Warsaw, IN

Birthday: November 24

Educational Background: BS Outdoor Recreation & Management, Indiana University; MS Environmental Education/Educational Philosophy, Lesley University

Hobbies: Travel, anything around water, movies, spending time outdoors

Favorite Musical Artist: India Arie, Sarah McLachlan, Zapp Mamas, Dave Matthews, U2

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Hang out w/ friends & family, go on adventures w/ Haley (my collie/St. Bernard); catch up on good reading & movies

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: of living & working w/ a great staff who truly put theory into practice. They are turning talk into action. Also, being a part of an organization that is about meeting the individual needs of each student through experiential learning.

Email: washingtonm@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Crozet, VA

Birthday: December 9

Educational Background: BA in Human Development and Family Science (Messiah College)

Areas of Interest: Sports, History, Christianity, Cooking

Hobbies: Playing, coaching and watching sports, working out, visiting historical places, spending time with family and friends, and collecting historical newspapers and magazines

Favorite Subject in School: History

Favorite Musical Artist: Rihanna, New Edition, Ne-yo and Chris Tomlin

Favorite Sports Teams: UVA Cavaliers, LA Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Spend time with friends or go visit my family in Virginia

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: It will be a great opportunity to build relationships with the youth in an incredible educational setting. I consider it a blessing to be able to positively impact the future of young people.

Email: whittakerj@mhs-pa.org

Hometown: Hershey, PA - Milton Hershey School

Birthday: May 3

Educational Background: B.A., Theatre Arts, semester at sea study abroad, Writing Instruction Specialist Certificate from Penn State

Areas of Interest: Literature, theatre, race

Hobbies: Performing onstage, hiking, kayaking, reading, jogging very slowly, gardening, leaping tall buildings in a single bound

Favorite Subject in School: Drama, History, English

Favorite Musical Artist: India.Arie, Alice Smith

Favorite Sports Teams: Phoenix Suns, Baltimore Orioles

When I have a day to myself, I like to: Wake up, cook a big vegetarian breakfast, read for a few hours, workout at the gym, and read some more.

I am looking forward to Springboard Academy because: I’ll have the opportunity to work with the world’s greatest kids while also giving back to an institution that has given me so much.