
Jennifer Galla,
Mathematics Chair
12 years teaching experience –
12 years at MPS |
- Graduate of Mercyhurst Prep – class of ‘92
- BA in Mathematics from Edinboro University
- Teaching certificate from Mercyhurst College
- Participant in the Pennsylvania STEM Initiative through Gannon University
- Former class advisor
- Former MPS bowling coach
- Served on Middle States planning committee
- On Board of Trustees at CYS Club
- Proud mother of Liam and Derek
Teaching Assignment: Algebra II/Trig-IB, Algebra II/Trig-H, and Algebra I-H |
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Paula Allshouse,
14 years teaching experience –
10 years at MPS |
- BS from Indiana University of Pennsylvania is Secondary Math Education
- Head Coach of the Boys and Girls Varsity Swim Teams for 7 years
- Chaperone of the Anne Ryan Baltimore Mission Trip for 5 years
- Participant in the Pennsylvania STEM Initiative through Gannon University and IU5
- Former Class Advisor
- Former Crew Booster President
- Former Ski Club and Vermont Ski Trip Chaperone
- Former Assistant Coach of Erie Aquatics Club
- Proud mother of Samantha, class of 2010, and Jake, class of 2013
Teaching Assignment: Pre-Calculus-H, Algebra II-CP, and Geometry-H |
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Katrin Ayrapetov,
1 year teaching experience –
1st year at MPS
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Teaching Assignment: Trigonometry-CP
and
Algebra I-CP
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Jennifer Ott,
X years teaching experience –
X years at MPS |
Teaching Assignment: Calculus II-IB, Calculus I-H, Trigonometry-CP,
and
Algebra I-MPS PreIB |
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Susan Rounsley,
34 years teaching experience –
25 years at MPS |
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Graduated from Connellsville High School
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BS from Clarion University
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Taught nine years Windber Area School District
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Traveled to England, France, Washington DC with students
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Cooperating teacher for numerous student teacher and practicum students
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Former Class Advisor, started Sophomore Homecoming Dance
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Former Student Government leader, started MORP
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Former Mathematics Department Chair
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Twice named to Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers
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Advisor Peace and Justice Organization
Teaching Assignment: Geometry-MPS PreIB, and Geometry-CP
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Sylvia Swartzfager,
25 years teaching experience –
2 years at MPS |
- Graduate of St Joseph High School, Oil City, PA
- BS degree from Villa Maria College
- M.Ed. from Texas A & M University
- Taught at Villa Maria Academy, Cathedral Prep et al
- Former class advisor, department chair, NHS moderator
- Served as committee chair and secondary representative for AMTONP
Teaching Assignment: Calculus I-IB, Discrete Math-IB, and Algebra I Plus-CP
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