Our Teachers & Staff
Our team of educators is completely committed to guiding our students toward success. Our teachers believe in a bright future for every student in their care, and they work tirelessly to help unlock that future. Please take a moment to become more acquainted with our talented faculty and staff, and be sure to contact them with your questions or concerns.
Administration
Matthew Splain
Superintendent
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Lindsay Burns
Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
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About Lindsay Burns
Mrs. Burns serves as the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education. Mrs. Burns focuses her efforts on state requirements set forth under Chapter 14 (Special Education), Chapter 15 (504 Service Agreements) and Chapter 16 (Gifted Education). Further Mrs. Burns serves as the Homeless Liaison, Foster Care Liaison, and Act 1 Point of Contact. Mrs. Burns is the district transportation coordinator and oversees all student services, which includes cooperative professional relationships with outside agencies.
Mrs. Burns graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary and Special Education in 2005. She continued her education at Edinboro University where she completed her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership (2010) and Superintendent Letter of Eligibility (2021). Mrs. Burns holds certification in Elementary Education, Special Education, Administration K-12, Supervision of Special Education K-12, and Superintendency. Mrs. Burns has worked within the Otto-Eldred School District since 2005.
Mrs. Burns resides in Bradford with her husband, Corey, and their two children, Cooper and Beckett.
Nicholas LaBella
Middle and High School Principal
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About Nicholas LaBella
Mr. LaBella is a 1998 graduate of Otto-Eldred and a 2002 graduate of St. Bonaventure University. He began his teaching career in nearby Port Allegany before returning to Otto-Eldred as a secondary mathematics teacher. After fifteen years of teaching, Mr. LaBella served as assistant principal at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School in Bradford for five years before returning to Otto-Eldred to become the high school principal in the summer of 2022.
Mr. LaBella currently resides in Bradford with his wife Nichole, daughter Ava, and son Gehrig.
Jodi Flexman
Business Manager
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Jim McDonald
Technology Coordinator
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Suzanne Strait
Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent
Secretary for Special and Gifted Education
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Support Staff
Melissa Beer
Secretary to the High School Counselor
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Erin Jackson
High School Counselor
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About Erin Jackson
Hello! My name is Mrs. Erin Jackson and I am the 7–12 school counselor at Otto-Eldred Jr.-Sr. High School. As an Otto-Eldred alumnus, I am proud to serve our community. I enjoy being active, traveling with my family, and reading nonfiction in my free time.
Education:
- Class of 2009 – Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BS in Elementary Education - Class of 2013 – Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
MSEd in Special Education - Anticipated Class of 2024 – St. Bonaventure University
Pennsylvania Certified PK–12 School Counselor
Services
- Classroom guidance lessons
- College/career planning
- Brief, solution focused counseling
- Referrals to outside agencies
- Collaboration with parents, teachers, and administration
- Consultation
Brheana Breese
Assistant Nurse
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Bryan O'Neil
Behavioral Specialist
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Chad Obenrader
Behavioral Specialist
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Jessica Prescott
Career Mentor
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Nicole Rhinehart
Social Worker
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Lorinda Smith
Speech Therapist
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Mary Kay Templin
Nurse
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Teachers
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Lance E. Baker
History 9, Government
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Katie Jo Barrett
Chorus Director, Music Education
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Jamie Breese
Learning Support Teacher
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About Jamie Breese
- B.S. Business Management/Minor in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
- B.S. Education from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
- M.Ed. Special Education from Slippery Rock University
- Certifications: Business, Computers, Information Technology K-12, Middle Level Mathematics, Special Education
Tim Burris
Phys Ed 7-12, Activities Director
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Jessica Clark
Learning Support Teacher
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Kaci Daniels
Virtual Academy Coordinator
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Amber DeCorte
Band Director
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About Amber DeCorte
- B.S. Music Education from Clarion University
- M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University
Karen Farmelo
Chemistry, Physics, STEM
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- A.O.S. from the Culinary Institute of America
- B.S. Chemistry from Ohio University
Boyd Fitzsimmons
Biology, Gen Science
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- B.S. Biology from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Kristina Francis
Algebra, Geometry
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Virgil Graham
Emotional Support Teacher
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- B.S. Education/Middle School Mathematics from Slippery Rock University
Ricci Jeannerette
Literature, College English, Yearbook
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- B.S. Secondary Education from the University of Pittsburg at Bradford
- M.Ed., M.S. English from St. Bonaventure University
Kayla Johnson
LA 11 & 12, Composition
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- B.A. English and Secondary Education from Susquehanna University
- M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University
Tandy Kinner
Geography, US History
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- B.A. Political Science from Clarion University
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Dani Lawton
Learning Support Teacher
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JT Magro
Substitute Phys Ed 7–12
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Tammy Maxson
Elementary and High School Art
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About Tammy Maxson
- B.S. Art Education from Edinboro University
- M.S. Instructional Media from Wilkes University Certifications: Art Education and Earth Science
Michelle McNett
Physical Education Teacher
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Fawn Miller
Biology, Environmental Science
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- B.S. Secondary Education and Biology from Edinboro University
- M.Ed Environmental Education from Slippery Rock University
- PA Certifications: Biology and Health
Benjamin Mooney
History 10 & 12
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Dave Pfaff
Computer Education
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- B.S. Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Tammi Rouff
Learning Support
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Heather Sheeler
Consumer Math, Adv Math, Algebra II, Calc I & II
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Brandon Witmer
Ag Mechanics I & II, Intro Forestry, Forestry, Ag 8, SAE
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Stefanie Wolfe
ELA 7, Intervention and Skills 7
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Adrianna Woodruff
ELA 8/Librarian
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- B.S. Middle Childhood Education from Hiram College, Ohio
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership from the University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau
Ryan Woodruff
Math 7 & 8, Algebra
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Aides
Technology
Kurt Covert
Technology Coordinator
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James McDonald
Technology Coordinator
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- B.S. Information Technology from Colorado Technical University
- Microsoft Certified Professional ComTIA A+ Certification
Cafeteria
Chris Krott
Food Service Director
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