Meet the NSHS Guidance Staff
What is your favorite food? Pasta, with extra extra garlic
What is your all-time favorite movie? It’s hard to narrow it down to just one – but Interstellar is up there
What are your hobbies? Embroidery, DIY home projects, and spending time with my soon-to-be husband and our dog
What is your favorite quote? “You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar”
Talk about your greatest accomplishment. Becoming the person that my younger self would be proud of!
Tell us about your educational background. I graduated from North Schuylkill in 2012 and continued my education at both Penn State Schuylkill and Lehigh Carbon Community College where I studied accounting and business.
When did you start your career at North Schuylkill? I started this position in April of 2022 and I’m so excited to be back at NS after 10 long years! 😊
Mr. Evans
What is your all-time favorite movie? My favorite movie is The Peanut Butter Falcon.
What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is sitting on a beach.
What is your favorite quote? “Because Nice Matters” is one of my favorite quotes.
Talk about your greatest accomplishment. My greatest accomplishment is having two amazing daughters, Kirstin and Erika, and a beautiful granddaughter, Aubrey.
Tell us about your educational background. I received my undergraduate degree from East Stroudsburg University and Masters in Social Work from Marywood University.
When did you start your career at North Schuylkill? I have worked for the North Schuylkill School District since 2006.
Ms. Dyszel
Middle School Counselor grades 7 & 8
(570) 874-0495 x2118
jdyszel@northschuylkill.net
What is your favorite food? Shrimp scampi!
What is your all-time favorite movie? I have so many movies I love, but two that top the list are Now and Then and The Sandlot
What are your hobbies? I love spending time with my family, reading, traveling and seeing new places.
What is your favorite quote? I have a few that I really like, including:
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” – Brené Brown
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa.
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Talk about your greatest accomplishment. Being a mother to my two children, Nolan and Brynn.
Tell us about your educational background. I graduated from North Schuylkill in 2006. I then attended Susquehanna University and earned my B.S. in Psychology in 2010. I went on to earn my M.Ed. in School Counseling from Bloomsburg University in 2013.
When did you start your career at North Schuylkill?
I began at North Schuylkill in July of 2023!
Mrs. Lorady
High School Counselor grades 9 through 12
Last names "A" through "K"
(570) 874-0495 x2119
What is your favorite food? Pizza. I could never get sick of pizza.
What is your all-time favorite movie? It's a toss-up. Law Abiding Citizen and First Wives Club are at the top of my list!
What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with my family as much as possible. I enjoy swimming in the summer, bonfires in the fall, watching my kids enjoy the snow and hot chocolate in the winter and playing outside with my kids in the Spring.
What is your favorite quote? I am a big fan of Maya Angelou and many of her quotes are my favorites. I listed some below:
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time"
"If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be."
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
Talk about your greatest accomplishment. I have two. My sons, Jax (4 years old) and Gino (2 years old) are, by far, my greatest accomplishments and watching them grow and learn is an amazing experience and the best part of life.
Tell us about your educational background. I graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School in 2003. I then attended Cazenovia College and earned an undergraduate degree in Human Services with a specialization in Substance Abuse Counseling. Lastly, I earned a Master's Degree from Kutztown University in Secondary School Counseling.
When did you start your career at North Schuylkill? I started at North Schuylkill in July of 2011. Go Spartans!!!
Mr. Tomtishen
High School Counselor grades 9 through 12
Last names "L" through "Z"
(570) 874-0495 x2120
What is your favorite food? Wings
What is your all-time favorite movie? Animal House
What are your hobbies? Hunting and Fishing
What is your favorite quote? I have 2...."Failure is not defeat until you stop trying" and "Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody"
Talk about your greatest accomplishment. Being a father and husband
Tell us about your educational background. North Schuylkill (HS-2003)/Lebanon Valley College (B.S.-2007)/Bloomsburg University (M.Ed-2009)
When did you start your career at North Schuylkill? December, 2009
