Many teachers come and go in schools everywhere. One teacher new to our school is Mrs. Wolfel who is in room 400. To introduce her to the student body, a Q&A was conducted. Continue reading to learn about new teacher Mrs. Wolfel.

Q: Where are you from?

 Mrs. Wolfel: “St. Marys.”

Q: Do you have any previous connections with people here? 

Mrs. Wolfel: “I don’t have specific connections to people, but I’ve always traveled to Clearfield for the fair. I used to play high school basketball as well, so I was familiar with the school district too.”

Q: How long do you plan on being here? 

Mrs. Wolfel: “I plan on hopefully staying in Clearfield for a long time! I just bought a house with my husband and our dogs, so we are excited to be here!”

Q: Have you taught elsewhere? 

Mrs. Wolfel:  “For the last 5 years I have taught at a middle school in Culpeper, Virginia.”

 Q: What do you teach and why? 

Mrs. Wolfel: “I teach English because I hope to show students that a passion for reading can open them up to a world of possibilities.”

Q: Where did you graduate?

Mrs. Wolfel:  “I graduated in 2011 from St. Marys Area High School. I received my bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2015. I also received my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia in 2018.”

Q: What brought you here and do you like it?

Mrs. Wolfel:  “I was looking to move closer to home to be able to see my family more often. So far, I have loved living in the area.”

Q: What is one positive and one negative thing about this school year? 

Mrs. Wolfel: “One positive thing I have experienced is meeting so many kind citizens of Clearfield. One negative is that I miss some of my friends from Culpeper, but I plan on visiting them so that will help!”

Q: How much experience do you have?

Mrs. Wolfel: “Five years of experience in teaching.  I have worked with Elementary, Middle, and High school students as well!”

Q: Are there any hobbies you would like to share?

Mrs. Wolfel: “I enjoy hiking and exploring the mountains with my husband and dogs.  I am also an avid reader.”

Q: Any final details you would like the audience to know about you?  

Mrs. Wolfel: “Clearfield is a wonderful area and has a wonderful school district.  I love it here already and I have only been here since June!  The only thing missing is Taco Bell, and it would be perfect!”