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Connie Monroe, PhD, Laura Robb, Kelly Curtis, Jon DiFilippo, & Amanda Riley
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Elementary School to College Bridges
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Convocation Center
North
Conference Room #6/7 (in pink)
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Panel Discussion for HS (1:15-2:15 PM)
CONNIE MONROE, PhD
Chair of Graduate Education at Cal U, Dr. Monroe is an expert in English education, a member of the boards of the English Education Collaborative and Scholastic Art and Writing of Southwestern PA.
Panel Discussion: Connie will represent college educators.
Panel Discussion: Elementary School to College Bridges
KELLY CURTIS
Kelly Curtis is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, with a B.A. in English Literature. Ms. Curtis has completed post-graduate coursework in both English and Education at the University of South Carolina and Bucknell University. Ms. Curtis also attended California University of Pennsylvania, where she completed coursework for her teaching certification as a secondary English teacher. Ms. Curtis has been teaching 7th and 8th grade ELA for the past 11 years at West Greene Middle School.
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Panel Discussion: Kelly will represent Middle School teachers.
JON DIFILIPPO
Jon Difilippo (’14, ’16) holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from Cal U. A lifelong resident of California, Jon is currently teaching AP Language and Composition, ELA 11 & 12, Public Speaking, and Digital Journalism classes at Mapletown Jr./Sr. High School located in Greene County. In his spare time, Jon anchors news for WJPA Radio in Washington, PA, announces high school sporting events, and also owns a disc jockey business.
AMANDA RILEY
Amanda Riley received her B.S. in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Development and M.S in Educational Leadership from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Riley also has a certification in English for grades 7-9. She has been teaching in the Albert Gallatin School District for 8 years as a 5th grade ELA and Social Studies instructor at Smithfield Elementary.
