Otto-Eldred
Jr.-Sr. High School

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

Matthew Splain
Superintendent
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Lindsay Burns

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.  

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Nicholas LaBella

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.

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Jodi Flexman

Jodi Flexman
Business Manager
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Jim McDonald

Jim McDonald
Technology Coordinator
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Suzanne Strait

Suzanne Strait
Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent
Secretary for Special and Gifted Education
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Support Staff

Melissa Beer

Melissa Beer
Secretary to the High School Counselor
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Erin Jackson

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


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Brheana Breese

Brheana Breese
Assistant Nurse
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Bryan O'Neil

Bryan O'Neil
Behavioral Specialist
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Chad Obenrader

Chad Obenrader
Behavioral Specialist
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Jessica Prescott

Jessica Prescott
Career Mentor
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    Nicole Rhinehart

    Nicole Rhinehart
    Social Worker
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    Lorinda Smith

    Lorinda Smith
    Speech Therapist
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    Ashley Shanahan

    Ashley Shanahan
    Secretary to High School Principal
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    Mary Kay Templin

    Mary Kay Templin
    Nurse
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    Teachers



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    Lance E. Baker

    Lance E. Baker
    History 9, Government
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    Katie Jo Barrett

    Katie Jo Barrett
    Chorus Director, Music Education
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    Jamie Breese

    Jamie Breese
    Learning Support Teacher
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    • 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
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    Tim Burris

    Tim Burris
    Phys Ed 7-12, Activities Director
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    Jessica Clark

    Jessica Clark
    Learning Support Teacher
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    Kaci Daniels

    Kaci Daniels
    Virtual Academy Coordinator
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    Amber DeCorte

    Amber DeCorte
    Band Director
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    • B.S. Music Education from Clarion University
    • M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University
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    Karen Farmelo

    Karen Farmelo
    Chemistry, Physics, STEM
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    • A.O.S. from the Culinary Institute of America 
    • B.S. Chemistry from Ohio University
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    Boyd Fitzsimmons

    Boyd Fitzsimmons
    Biology, Gen Science
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    • B.S. Biology from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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    Kristina Francis

    Kristina Francis
    Algebra, Geometry
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    Virgil Graham

    Virgil Graham
    Emotional Support Teacher
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    • B.S. Education/Middle School Mathematics from Slippery Rock University
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    Ricci Jeannerette

    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
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    Kayla Johnson

    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
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    Tandy Kinner

    Tandy Kinner
    Geography, US History
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    • B.A. Political Science from Clarion University
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    Dani Lawton

    Dani Lawton
    Learning Support Teacher
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    JT Magro

    JT Magro
    Substitute Phys Ed 7–12
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    Tammy Maxson

    Tammy Maxson
    Elementary and High School Art
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    • B.S. Art Education from Edinboro University 
    • M.S. Instructional Media from Wilkes University Certifications: Art Education and Earth Science
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    Michelle McNett

    Michelle McNett
    Physical Education Teacher
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      Fawn Miller

      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
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      Benjamin Mooney

      Benjamin Mooney
      History 10 & 12
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      Dave Pfaff

      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

      Tammi Rouff
      Learning Support
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      Heather Sheeler

      Heather Sheeler
      Consumer Math, Adv Math, Algebra II, Calc I & II
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      Brandon Witmer

      Brandon Witmer
      Ag Mechanics I & II, Intro Forestry, Forestry, Ag 8, SAE
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      Stefanie Wolfe

      Stefanie Wolfe
      ELA 7, Intervention and Skills 7
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      Adrianna Woodruff

      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
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      Ryan Woodruff

      Ryan Woodruff
      Math 7 & 8, Algebra
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      Aides

      Beth DeLong

      Beth DeLong
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      Stacy Gould

      Stacy Gould
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      Kimberly May

      Kimberly May
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      Robin Wilson

      Robin Wilson
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      Tina Wilfong

      Tina Wilfong
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      Technology

      Kurt Covert

      Kurt Covert
      Technology Coordinator
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      James McDonald

      James McDonald
      Technology Coordinator
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      • B.S. Information Technology from Colorado Technical University 
      • Microsoft Certified Professional ComTIA A+ Certification
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      Tina Crowe

      Tina Crowe
      Cafeteria
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      Kristine Deibler

      Kristine Deibler
      Cafeteria
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      Brenda Dubetsky

      Brenda Dubetsky
      Cafeteria
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      Cindy Gardner

      Cindy Gardner
      Cafeteria
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      Chris Krott

      Chris Krott
      Food Service Director
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      Val Nichols

      Val Nichols
      Kitchen Manager
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      Custodian

      Jim Pantuso

      Jim Pantuso
      Maintenance Supervisor
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      Robin Hartzell

      Robin Hartzell
      Custodian
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      Steve Kerr

      Steve Kerr
      Custodian
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      Boo Sanderson

      Boo Sanderson
      Custodian
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      Eric VanCamp

      Eric VanCamp
      Custodian
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