The Palmerton Area School District’s Wellness Committee is an advisory group that is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating the district’s wellness policy. The Wellness Committee will periodically make recommended policy changes for the school board’s review and approval. Additionally, the Wellness Committee will complete a triennial assessment as required by the PA Department of Education.
Committee meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Please click here to view committee meeting documents and information.
Guests are welcome to attend these committee meetings but must pre-register by emailing Jackie McCandless, Secretary to the Superintendent, at jmccandless@palmerton.org. To ensure that appropriate social distancing can occur, only pre-registered guests will be allowed to attend this meeting. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Committee Members
Name | Position/Role | Building/Location |
Carol Andrews | Teacher | Senior High |
Michelle Bisbing | School Nurse | Parkside |
Dave Sodl | Principal | Junior High |
Ryan Kish | Business Manager | Parkside Admin. Offices |
Andrew Goodbred | Physician | SLUHN |
Paula Husar | Principal | Senior High |
Mary Jo King | Secretary & Parent | Parkside Admin. Offices |
Christine Steigerwalt | Principal | Towamensing |
Timothy Kleintop | School Nurse | Towamensing |
Rose LeVan | Food Services Director | Metz Catering |
Joshua Rake | Teacher | Junior High |
Lisa Snell-Kern | Parent | Senior High |
Megan Zurn | School Nurse | S. S. Palmer |
Laura Thomas | School Nurse | Junior High & Senior High |