My name is Mrs. Amy Jo Mushrush, and I am so happy to be your child’s Second Grade teacher this year. Born and raised in Tamaqua, PA I am the middle child of 5 Clemsons. I am heading to my 3rd decade in education with over 33 years in East Penn! I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education~ PreK-21 from Bloomsburg University, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education~ K-8 from Kutztown University, and a 2nd Master’s Degree from Wilkes University in Educational Leadership- Principal Certification K-12.
In addition to formal schooling I have taught ASL- American Sign Language and I am the proud mom of Lucas and Ana. Ana attends St. Thomas More School and Lucas Allentown Central Catholic High School. He will be heading to Ursinus College in the Fall of 2025. I have been happily married since 2005 to Mr. Mushrush, Lehighton Area High School & LCCC English Teacher.
Mrs. Mushrush's Favorites
Colors: periwinkle, hydrangea blue, lilac and sunset orange
Beverages: DD Toasted Caramel Decaf, decaf green tea with ginsing & H2O
Foods: goat cheese, artichoke & roasted red pepper pizza, Thai basal chicken, and BIG Salads
Hobbies: reading, walking, theatre, music, movies, hiking, mini golf, cooking, photography, talking, gardening, fishing, watching basketball, star gazing, & writing
Places: beach, nature, bookstores, patio with twinkle lights, campfires, Knoebels, Philly, Cape May, Rehoboth Beach, DE, Point Pleasant, NJ, West End Allentown, STM Church, Cedar Beach Pool, Theatre 514, Syb's West End Deli, Altered Images Hair Salon, Tuesday Mornings, Lehigh Parkway, Rose Garden, and Trexler Park
Sports Played: volleyball, gymnastics, track, SCUBA & parenting
Favorite Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Allentown Central Catholic, STM and N.C. Tarheels
Movies, Music & TV: Elf, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, 60's and 70's Classic Rock & Folk, Seinfeld, The Flaming Lips, Jimmy Fallon, Cooking Network, and HGTV
Not A Fan!
liver
lima beans
canned veggies
kiwi
peaches (allergic)
baseball
texting while driving