Professional Development

Presenters & Sessions: 

• Dr. Alison Mellott, Emotional Support & Mandated  Reporter Experiences  

• Dr. Cheryl Slattery & Mrs, Emily Rickman, Structured Literacy Legislation

• Dr. Thomas Gibbon, How to Read an IEP

• Mrs. Shannon Raines & Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Speech & Phonics

• Mr. Westly Welty, Music in the Classroom

• Mrs. Amanda Welty & Mr. Matthew Kennedy, Alternative Schooling Methods

• Dr. Chris Clayton, Effective Classroom Management & Technology in Education Today

• Mrs. Emily Trace & Mrs. Amy Crider, A Sprinkle of STEAM & Diverse Literature

• Mrs. Ozreen Parker & Mrs. Tara Study, Psychology & Guidance

• Introduction Speaker: Mr. Adam Webber, Factors to Consider When Applying for Jobs

• Keynote: Mrs. Ann Schmidt, Growth Mindset & Finding Your Marigold

Volunteers: Torrence Brown, Maddy Helfer, Jeremy Whitmore, Carter Klein, Kelly Falduts, Casey Harper, Kelly Hoover, Ashley Unger

Attendees: Torrence Brown, Maddy Helfer, Jeremy Whitmore, Carter Klein, Millie McCutcheon, Kirsten Mull, Julia Lusi, Krysthal Delgado, Jordan Dube, Kenny Horne, Katie Irwin, Katlyn Hoskins, Shelby Bowers, Mayoquelleh George

Speaker, Dr. Alison Mellott

September 26th

Dr. Mellott gave us an educational and fun look into what teaching was like hundreds of years ago, and what Shippensburg University looked like as a State Normal School, and as one of the first teaching colleges in PA. We had this PD in Ship's one room little red schoolhouse, brought in and restored from Newburg, PA. It comes complete with a coal stove, organ, chalkboards, feathers to write, antique books, teaching guides, and more. 

Torrence Brown, Jeremy Whitmore, Maddy Helfer, Carter Klein, & Ashley Unger

Speaker, Dr. Chris Clayton

April 23rd

Dr. Chris Clayton delivered an insightful presentation on the integration of AI in education, emphasizing its enduring presence and potential benefits. Highlighting how AI can revolutionize learning experiences, Clayton illuminated pathways for leveraging this technology to enhance teaching methodologies, personalize instruction, and streamline administrative tasks. With AI’s permanence in the educational landscape, Clayton’s presentation inspired attendees to embrace innovation, adapt pedagogical approaches, and harness the transformative power of AI to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. 

Torrence Brown, Ashley Unger, Jeremy Whitmore, Maddy Helfer, Carter Klein, Jenna Miller, Kirsten Mull, Kelly Hoover, Katie Irwin, Erica Rouse, & Kaylee Falduts

Speaker, GBLUES Director & Professor Holly Garner

October 23rd

Combined PD with Kappa Delta Pi (KDP). She gave us real time information on what she looks for when hiring, as she is on the hiring committee at Shippensburg Area School District. 

Big Spring School District

January 21st

Student Teachers and PSEA members Torrence Brown, Maddy Helfer, Kelly Hoover, Erica Rouse, and Katie Irwin went to a professional development on comprehension and structured literacy.

Torrence Brown & Jeremy Whitmore

December 13th-14th in Philly

Torrence and Jeremy attended the house of delegates and got to participate in many professional development activities such as voting on new business items and attended caucuses. 

Torrence Brown

January 24th-26th in Atlanta, Georgia

Torrence Brown, pictured with NEA president Becky Pringle, got to attend the women and minority leadership training conference in Atlanta this January. She attended sessions on learning more about how to be active in PSEA and NEA, differentiation and minorities in the classroom, training on how to uplift women and minorities, history of the NEA, and more. 

Torrence Brown

November 8th in Lancaster

Torrence attended the southern region house of delegates. She was a special guest, spoke on her executive board position, spent the night with Aaron Chapin, PSEA president, and voted and spoke on proposed new business items. She is pictured here with the southern region executive board. 

Big Spring School District

February 3rd

Student Teachers and PSEA members Torrence Brown, Maddy Helfer, Kelly Hoover, Erica Rouse, and Katie Irwin went to a professional development on the new STEELS standards, being implimented this summer. 

Speaker: Dr. Alison Mellott

March 19th, 2025

This professional development was about connecting through challenges with colleagues, based on factors outside of your control, such as personality type. 

Lindsay Nailor, Kailee Leonard, Hannah Savage, Anna Hubler, and more were in attendance.