Stephanie Mitala has been a dedicated middle school mathematics educator since 2003. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education with a concentration in Urban and Multicultural Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition, she has earned certifications in Middle-Level Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts.

In 2011, Mrs. Mitala completed her Master’s degree at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, followed by earning her Administrator I Certificate from California University of Pennsylvania in 2014.  Most recently, she completed her Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from The University of Illinois in December of 2019.

Throughout the past 20+ years in education, Mrs. Mitala has impacted hundreds of students through a wide range of mathematics courses including grades 6 through Algebra I and Geometry.  Beyond the classroom, she has served as a Math Trainer and Consultant, department chair, and hosted to over fifty, tri-county professional development sessions.  She has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM), including serving on the website committee, and has presented at the state level on integrating digital formative assessments into math instruction.  Mrs. Mitala remains passionate about empowering students through mathematical understanding and continuously enhancing her practice through collaboration.  

As a graduate of a K-8 Catholic school, she understands the importance of a faith-filled and rigorous academic career.  During her K-12 journey, she enjoyed pole vaulting, triple jump, swimming, and basketball.  Her mom was her music teacher in grades K-8, so she also plays flute, clarinet, trumpet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, and just about anything else you give her (with the exception of a trombone and anything with strings).  In her time away from school, Mrs. Mitala enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, and their five children.  You can usually find them hiking, fishing, or watching a good movie at home.