Behind the Choice: Sam Coleman

College: Kutztown University

Major: Early Childhood Education

Why did you pick your major?

I picked my major because ever since I took child development sophomore year, I have loved working with kids and helping them learn. I want to help kids learn in my future because of how happy it makes me.

Plans for after college: I want to get certified to teach Pre-k through 4th grade and hopefully return to teach at North Penn School District.

What was your college process like?

I started looking for colleges the summer going into senior year. I visited the University of Delaware first, but it didn’t really feel like home there. I then visited West Chester and that didn’t really fit my kind of style either. Then I traveled to Stevenson College. I thought it was a nice college but I wasn’t too fond of the out of state. Next, I visited Kutztown and I thought it was a pretty nice school. I applied to Kutztown, Stevenson, and West Chester.

When I visited Kutztown again I started to have a feel for that college and I loved it, but I still wanted to keep my eyes open. I got an acceptance letter from Stevenson, West Chester, and Kutztown. Kutztown was hosting another open house and I decided to go. This was my 4th time going to Kutztown’s campus. After that day, I committed because I really felt like I was at home, it was not far from home, the professors and students were so nice and helpful, I just thought, wow, this is my second home for sure! That day, at Kutztown, I talked with one of the early ed professors and she told me that they have connections with Central Bucks and North Penn district areas and that’s one of my deciding factors. Yes, I want to come back to either North Penn or somewhere around here to teach hopefully! North Penn is such an awesome district (experiencing kindergarten in North Penn) I wanted to come back here to teach. Also, I [have to] get certified for ESL. That is english [as a] second language, and it helps kids who don’t know english very well to learn in school with kids who speak english! Kutztown provides some things I need for that also so I was excited! All the people at Kutztown really make you enjoy the time you’re there and I’m very excited to start in the fall!

Get to know your K025 Home Office

Julia Shearer

The administrators of K025 posing with late co-worker Dr. Mary Scott.

Julia Shearer, Staff Writer

Senior Assistant Principals

Mr. Nicholas Taylor

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is…Immense student population
My favorite food is…Italian
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely…spending time with my family
Stop by K025 because…you’re always greeted with a smile and a caring and supportive staff

Mrs. Megan Schoppe

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is… students.
My favorite food is… chocolate chip cookies.
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely… watching my kids play sports.
Stop by K025 because… we want to get to know students better!

Counselors

Ms. Bianca Adams

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is… how diverse and unique we are. I love walking into work each morning because I see so many different beautiful faces, even with the masks, I love seeing students smiling and interacting with each other.
My favorite food is… chicken tenders and fries. My home office knows that best!
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely…at home with my puppy, Honey!
Stop by K025 because…we would love to see you! We try to keep our doors open as much as possible to create a warm and welcoming environment. Anyone is welcome to come by anytime

Mrs. Judy McGuriman

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is…the great people I work with.
My favorite food is…pizza.
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely…walking in the park.
Stop by K025 because…we are so welcoming!

Mr. Brian Daly

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is… Opportunity. There are so many opportunities available for all students…both in and out of the classroom.
My favorite food is…buffalo wings…my mouth waters just thinking about it.
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely…coaching a swim team outside of school or trying to keep up with Mr. Frey and Mr. Berger on the Peloton.
Stop by K025 because…Mrs. Shaw always decorates to make it such a warm and inviting space.

Attendance

Mrs. Theresa Arduino

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is… friends. I have been at the high school since 1998 and some of my best friends I met here; some are still here with me.
My favorite food is… sushi.
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely… at the beach
Stop by K025 because… it’s a nice place to come and just take a breath, always a smile and sometimes there are snacks for the asking.

Secretary

Mrs. Maria Shaw

When I think of NPHS, the first thing that comes to mind is… the hustle and bustle of the hallways.
My favorite food is… pasta.
When you’re not at NPHS, you’re most likely… with my husband and three adult kids.
Stop by K025 because…I love seeing students (especially former Knapp students) pop in.